Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?
Associated Press Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot soared above $1 billion, and that’s still a…
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China launches amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jets
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China launched a new amphibious assault ship Friday, capable of launching fighter jets and designed to strengthen…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street slips as the ‘Magnificent 7’ weighs down the market
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell broadly on Friday as Wall Street closed out a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The losses were…
Continue ReadingJapan Cabinet OKs record defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan…
Continue ReadingDylan Edwards scores 3 TDs, Kansas State rallies to beat Rutgers 44-41 in Rate Bowl
AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Kansas State faced a daunting task when DJ Giddens, one of the top running backs in the Big 12, opted out of the…
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Holiday Heroes Blood Drive underway in Yuma
Thursday afternoon, Vitalant brought out one of their blood drive donation trucks to collect as many donations as possible as a part of a three day…
Continue ReadingChina probes personal disputes after mass killings. Many fear further infringement on freedoms
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China’s leader Xi Jinping wants the recent spree of mass killings that shocked the country not to happen again.…
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Muere víctima de Feminicidio durante esta Navidad en Mexicali
Muere víctima de Feminicidio durante esta Navidad en…
Continue ReadingCanadian ministers head to Palm Beach for talks with incoming Trump administration
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers are visiting Palm Beach to talk border security and trade with officials in the…
Continue ReadingInvestigation of disappearance of children in Ecuador was delayed for days despite video evidence
Associated Press GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — A probe into the military’s role in the disappearance of four children in Ecuador this month was…
Continue ReadingMexican investigators find 12 bodies in clandestine graves in the northern border state of Chihuahua
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Investigators in Mexico have found 12 bodies in clandestine burial sites in the northern border state of Chihuahua. State…
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Make-a-Wish holiday wish line open through December 31
If you’re looking for a reason to smile this holiday season, the Make-a-Wish Holiday Wish line is here to…
Continue Reading Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner…
Continue ReadingJockey Flavien Prat takes Mathis Mile at Santa Anita for record 56th graded stakes win of the year
AP Racing Writer ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Flavien Prat won the $200,000 Mathis Mile Stakes at Santa Anita on Thursday, the French jockey’s…
Continue ReadingJudge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says an Alabama woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her when she was 13…
Continue ReadingNo. 22 Syracuse looking for 10 wins in 1st year under Fran Brown against depleted Washington State
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Syracuse coach Fran Brown and Washington State acting coach Pete Kaligis shared a heartfelt hug after their…
Continue ReadingRaging Torrent wins Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in last
AP Racing Writer ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Raging Torrent won the $200,000 Malibu Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths on Thursday at Santa Anita, with Kentucky…
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Yuma officials stress firework safety ahead of New Year’s celebrations
With the holiday season in full swing, Yuma officials are reminding residents about firework safety as New Year’s…
Continue ReadingFDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a rule that cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to…
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Expecting cool temperatures through the end of the week
According to the National Weather Service, the weather pattern through the upcoming weekend will keep any weak weather disturbances just to the north…
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