Bigfoot Discovery Museum in California closing after 20 years
The iconic museum, located alongside Highway 9 in Felton, has embodied the quirkiness of Santa Cruz for 20 years, but as owner Michael Ruggs retires,…
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A motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in Colombia killing 1 and injuring 14
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities say a motorcycle loaded with explosives has detonated at a police checkpoint in southwestern Colombia killing…
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California residents attend vigil to support two kindergartners shot at their school
Hundreds of community members from across Butte County gathered in downtown Oroville Friday in support of two kindergartners shot at their school…
Continue ReadingFar-right influencer Nick Fuentes accused of pepper spraying woman on his doorstep
BERWYN, Ill. (AP) — Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes is due in court later this month after a woman accused him of pepper-spraying her when she…
Continue ReadingFlorida man accused of hate crime in deadly shooting of gay man claims self-defense
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man accused of a hate crime for killing a gay man is asking a judge to dismiss the charges, saying he acted in…
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U.S. President-Elect Trump meets with French President Macron and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
The gathering happened at the Elysee Palace and marks Trump’s first trip overseas since he won the 2024 election. It also takes place head of the…
Continue ReadingBig 12’s Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title game
AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A little more than an hour before the Big 12 championship game kicked off in front of thousands of empty…
Continue ReadingNobel Literature Prize winner Han Kang talks about how writing connects her to readers
STOCKHOLM (AP) — South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has spoken passionately about the process of…
Continue ReadingFlorida prosecutor seeks to clear records of people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980s
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida prosecutor says he will seek to vacate as many as 2,600 convictions of people who bought crack cocaine…
Continue ReadingTrump isn’t back in office but he’s already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — He’s making threats, traveling abroad and negotiating with world leaders. Donald Trump has more than a month…
Continue ReadingHow ‘Mufasa’ rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy’s voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music
AP Entertainment Writer ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’…
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How ‘Mufasa’ rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy’s voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music
AP Entertainment Writer ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’…
Continue ReadingBrazil judge gives 3 former officers long sentences for killing of Black man in trunk
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A judge has handed down long sentences to three former officers of Brazil’s Federal Highway Police over…
Continue ReadingPope Francis presides over ceremony for new cardinals with wide bruise on his chin
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis appeared with a significant bruise on his chin Saturday, but presided over a ceremony to install new cardinals…
Continue ReadingTrump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says the U.S. should avoid engaging militarily in Syria, where an opposition…
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New York authorities find potential evidence in UHC shooting investigation
Police came across a grey backpack in Central Park. Investigators believe the bag might have been used by the suspected…
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs past $600 million
No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night: 16, 21, 33, 39, and 45, plus the Gold Mega Ball…
Continue ReadingGermany, France and Poland condemn use of force against protesters in Georgia
BERLIN (AP) — The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland have strongly condemned “the disproportionate use of force” against…
Continue ReadingThe DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Four people are running to be the next Democratic National Committee chair, looking to take on the task…
Continue Reading6 journalists arrested on smuggling charges in Azerbaijan
Authorities in Azerbaijan have detained six journalists on smuggling charges. The independent Azerbaijani news outlet Meydan TV, whose website has…
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