Philippine navy shadows Russian submarine in the South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military has deployed a navy ship and air force planes to shadow a Russian submarine, which passed…
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Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year’s biggest day for online shopping
AP Business Writers Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen workers hold 2-hour strikes to push back against proposed pay cuts and plant closures
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen workers have launched rolling two-hour strikes at nine plants across Germany to underscore their resistance to…
Continue ReadingIt’s the final holiday stretch at the Biden White House. The theme is ‘A Season of Peace and Light’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the final holiday stretch at the White House for President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, and the…
Continue ReadingMiddle East latest: Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening Lebanon ceasefire
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel. The group said the volley, its first during the truce,…
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Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week
Associated Press Some storm-weary residents of the Great Lakes region have seen continued snowfall and are facing the prospect of even more…
Continue Reading Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talks
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in the Georgian capital have again moved to disperse thousands of demonstrators after over 200…
Continue ReadingElton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
LONDON (AP) — Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has lost his eyesight after contracting an infection. The…
Continue Reading Turkey calls for reconciliation between Syrian government and the opposition to end conflict
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister says the recent rapid advance by opposition fighters in Syria shows that…
Continue ReadingImpeachment complaint filed against Philippine Vice President Duterte after she threatened president
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An impeachment complaint has been filed against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing a…
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Meteorological Winter: What is it and what does it mean
Meteorological winter began December 1st and will last until the end of February. Read more about meteorological fall and what it means.…
Continue ReadingHong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where…
Continue ReadingCommodities firm Trafigura goes on Swiss trial over alleged bribes paid to win Angola oil contract
GENEVA (AP) — For the first time in Switzerland, a multinational company faces a criminal trial on charges of bribing a foreign public official,…
Continue Reading This whale species is so rare it’s never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known…
Continue ReadingCalifornia bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves’ descendants
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to allow admission priority to the descendants of slaves…
Continue ReadingCalifornia bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves’ descendants
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to allow admission priority to the descendants of slaves…
Continue Reading A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of…
Continue ReadingGerman leader Scholz vows more Ukraine aid and defends his phone call with Putin
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in more than two years Monday and vowed to…
Continue ReadingA 2nd ceasefire is reached between warring Shiites and Sunni Muslims in Pakistan’s restive northwest
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say authorities with help from community leaders brokered a second ceasefire between warring minority…
Continue ReadingDialing long distance: Harden joins Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 3-pointers
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden has joined Golden State’s Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career…
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