NORAD tracks Santa Claus as part of a Christmas tradition
NORAD runs the NORAD Tracks Santa Service, which allows people to follow his Christmas journey through its NORADSanta.org website, social media…
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Preconstruction work to begin in January to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE (AP) — Preconstruction work to collect data to design a new Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is scheduled to begin in January. The…
Continue ReadingChristopher Nolan’s next film is based on ‘The Odyssey’
AP Film Writer Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Universal Pictures…
Continue ReadingSurvey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election
AP Business Writer A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation…
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New York Knicks player supports three single mother families
Knicks star Mikal Bridges purchased over 55 gifts to cover the families entire wishlists, including basic need items, laptops, strollers and…
Continue ReadingCaitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women’s sports
AP Basketball Writer Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and…
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TSA in California arrests traveler carrying fireworks and weapons
The TSA found 82 firecrackers as well as three knives, two replica firearms and pepper spray inside her carry-on…
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Shopping center in Colorado evacuated due to bomb threat
Aurora Police were searching a shopping center Monday after a bomb threat was called in and issued a shelter-in-place for nearby residents, the…
Continue ReadingKurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive
Associated Press QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, say they have launched a…
Continue ReadingRussian cargo ship sinks in the Mediterranean after engine room blast, leaving 2 crew missing
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain’s maritime rescue agency and the Russian Foreign Ministry say a Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean…
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Three workers plunge into the ocean after the Santa Cruz Wharf collapses
There were some terrifying moments a the popular Santa Cruz Wharf on Monday when massive waves sent a portion of the pier and three workers plunging…
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New Jersey resident claims Mega Millions jackpot months later
New Jersey Lottery officials say the winning ticket was bought at a Monmouth County Shoprite store in Neptune Township and matched all the numbers…
Continue ReadingHeavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights
AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the…
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Yuma man to face jail time after accepting plea deal
The man accused of shooting his friend with a shotgun accepted a plea deal in court and will now face jail…
Continue ReadingJapanese premier says stronger alliance with US is key to regional stability, seeks to meet Trump
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says strengthening his country’s alliance with the United States is key to…
Continue ReadingAmsterdam court sentences 5 men over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi soccer game
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An Amsterdam District Court has issued sentences of up to six months in jail against 5 men who were…
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Yuma man accused of child abuse accepts plea deal
41-year-old Christiano Joseph Toilolo faced five counts of domestic violence, aggravated assault and child…
Continue ReadingKosovo’s ethnic Serb party says its ban from a parliamentary election is ‘political violence’
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s main ethnic Serb party says its ban from taking part in the upcoming parliamentary election is political and…
Continue ReadingFrance has a new government, again. Politics and crushing debt complicate next steps
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s president and prime minister managed to form a new government just in time for the holidays. Now comes the…
Continue ReadingAfter fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper leaves his job next week after eight years. It’s a span in which the…
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