Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean
AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education,…
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Belem, host of next year’s climate talks, is Amazonian city plagued with pollution and violence
Associated Press BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Belem, a bustling metropolitan area of 2.5 million people near the mouth of the Amazon River, is preparing to…
Continue ReadingMaui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Three generations of TJ Rickard’s family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire more than a year ago, and…
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Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A parole board decided unanimously Wednesday that Susan Smith should remain in prison, despite her plea that…
Continue ReadingTrump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s a common trait that President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing as he selects those to serve…
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Nice weather with much warmer temps later this week
High pressure will build into our area during the middle of the week, where temperatures will quickly warm above normal levels later this week.…
Continue ReadingHealth advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion ‘gag rule’ governing US aid
Associated Press EPWORTH, Zimbabwe (AP) — Carrying her infant daughter, 19-year-old Sithulisiwe Moyo waited two hours to get birth-control pills…
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Evento de luces mágicas “Magic of Lights” regresa para iluminar al valle de Coachella
Hernán Quintas Estas fiestas decembrinas serán aún más brillantes, alegres y coloridas con el regreso de Magic of Lights (Magia…
Continue ReadingPrak Sokhonn reappointed as Cambodia’s foreign minister
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian lawmakers have reappointed experienced diplomat Prak Sokhonn as foreign minister. The National Assembly…
Continue ReadingNYC police officer shot, suspect dead after shootout in Jamaica, Queens
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police have killed a man in Queens after he shot at officers — hitting one in the leg — who were responding to…
Continue ReadingAlex Killorn helps the Ducks beat the Blackhawks 3-2 for their third straight win
AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on…
Continue Reading Elections in 2 Indian states are seen as a test of Prime Minister Modi’s popularity
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people are voting in state elections in Maharashtra, India’s western industrial hub, and the…
Continue ReadingMarcos says Indonesia has agreed to send Filipino death-row drug convict back to the Philippines
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says a deal has been reached for Indonesia to send back a…
Continue Reading2 police officers and suspect shot in struggle over gun in Louisville, Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities in Kentucky say two police officers and a suspect have been shot in the city of Louisville after the officers…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Linda McMahon is Donald Trump’s choice for Education secretary. McMahon led the Small Business…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China’s Xi after shaking up the G20
Associated Press LA PAZ, Boliva (AP) — Last year, then-presidential candidate Javier Milei declared Argentina would not “make deals with…
Continue ReadingJapan records a trade deficit in October for a 4th straight month, despite export recovery
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and rising energy prices…
Continue ReadingLouisiana governor’s tax overhaul faces opposition as lawmakers and lobbyists horse-trade
Associated Press/Report for America BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s complex tax reform package, intended to deliver…
Continue ReadingCalifornia voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by…
Continue ReadingProsecution ends in case against 2 remaining defendants in Young Thug trial
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — After almost a year of testimony, prosecutors in Atlanta rested their case against the two remaining defendants in…
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