A mix of merriment, music and mayhem makes panto a beloved British holiday tradition
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Panto is as much a part of Christmas in Britain as turkey, tinsel and mince pies. Pantos is short for pantomimes.…
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Russian lawmakers approve a bill that could remove the terrorist designation for the Taliban
MOSCOW (AP) — The lower house of Russia’s parliament has approved a bill that would set the stage for Moscow to remove the designation of the…
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U.S. embassy damaged in Vanuatu earthquake
US officials said the embassy in Port Vila “sustained considerable damage and is closed until further…
Continue ReadingGermany’s election contenders set out contrasting plans to revive the economy, reduce migration
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Leading contenders in Germany’s upcoming election have presented their programs, setting out contrasting visions…
Continue ReadingAP’s top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Once you’ve made your way through AP’s list of 2024’s best films and dried those tears after…
Continue ReadingAP’s top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Once you’ve made your way through AP’s list of 2024’s best films and dried those tears after…
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Natalie Morales reflects on her time co-hosting “The Talk”
As part of the show’s farewell, all week long, “The Talk” is sharing some favorite moments from each host, which began Monday as co-host Natalie…
Continue ReadingPuerto Rican rapper Young Miko proves the tide is changing in Latin trap. Grammy nom backs it up
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Who are the top reggaeton musicians in the world? Or throughout history? Does Bad Bunny come to mind? Daddy Yankee?…
Continue ReadingThe Unify League is soccer’s latest incarnation of a breakaway European Super League
AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Organizers of a breakaway European Super League have revealed new plans to create a rival to the…
Continue ReadingCompany recalls over 541,000 winter tires because they don’t have enough snow traction
DETROIT (AP) — A company that sells replacement winter tires is recalling more than 541,000 of them in the U.S. because they don’t have enough…
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TikTok asks U.S. Supreme Court to block ban
TikTok has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a bipartisan law that would ban the social media app in the United States. The law will go into…
Continue ReadingRetail sales rose at healthy pace last month in latest sign of US economy’s health
AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers stepped up their spending at retail stores last month, providing a boost to the economy in the…
Continue ReadingRescue of injured spelunker from Italian cave clears a difficult passage on Day 4
MILAN (AP) — Rescue officials say the operation to transport an injured spelunker out of a cave in northern Italy has cleared a difficult passage…
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TSA expects to screen 40 million people during the holidays
That is a 6.2% increase compared to last year when 37 million people were screened. TSA says it is prepared to handle the busy…
Continue ReadingAn Alabama woman is doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant
AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — An Alabama woman is recovering well after a pig kidney transplant last month that freed her from eight years of…
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CBP Helicopter pilot dies in crash near U.S.-Mexico border in California
The pilot is identified as an air interdiction agent and was the only person on board. The Eurocopter AS350 took off about 20 miles west of this…
Continue ReadingFather and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The father and stepmother of a severely abused 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England have been…
Continue ReadingFrom Caitlin Clark and Simone Biles to a new hockey league, women’s sports had a pivotal year
AP Sports Writer Record numbers of basketball fans filled arenas to watch the rookie seasons of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese unfold. Simone Biles…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania’s Bethlehem: The city founded by Moravians on Christmas eve keeps its traditions alive
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of…
Continue ReadingTom Cruise gets a top U.S Navy honor for boosting the military with his screen roles
LONDON (AP) — The world’s most famous fictional Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero. Tom Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s top civilian…
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