Why Palestinian forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank
Associated Press JENIN REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (AP) — Gunfire has rung out for days from the West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp. But this time,…
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares slipped in Tokyo and Shanghai on Wednesday, two of only a handful of world markets open on Christmas day.…
Continue ReadingUSF beats SJSU 41-39 in the Hawaii Bowl when Mac Harris knocks down a pass in the 5th overtime
HONOLULU (AP) — Bryce Archie found Keshaun Singleton over the middle to give South Florida the lead in the fifth overtime and Mac Harris batted…
Continue ReadingUS census data shows how Middle Eastern and Hispanic residents differ in racial identity
Associated Press As the U.S. Census Bureau gets public feedback about how it should tally people into new race and ethnicity groups, the agency has…
Continue ReadingTurkey’s soaring costs are creating a ‘lost generation’ of kids forced to help their families get by
Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — In a dim one-room apartment in one of Istanbul’s poorest neighborhoods, 11-year-old Atakan Sahin curls up on a…
Continue ReadingAfter 20 years, the post-tsunami generation stays vigilant for future disasters
Associated Press LHOKNGA, Indonesia (AP) — Qurrata Ayuni, a 28-year-old survivor of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated her hometown two…
Continue ReadingMedical examiner says a Hawaii crime boss died of a drug overdose while in federal detention
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu’s medical examiner says a Hawaii crime boss who died in federal detention this month was killed by…
Continue ReadingEcuadorian police probe if bodies found are of missing children allegedly taken by soldiers
Associated Press GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian police on Tuesday found an undisclosed number of bodies in an area close to a military base,…
Continue ReadingInfielder Ehire Adrianza retires at 35 after 12 major league seasons
Infielder Ehire Adrianza is retiring after 12 major league seasons. The 35-year-old, who was with the Los Angeles Angels early this year, announced…
Continue ReadingRichard Perry, record producer behind ‘You’re So Vain’ and other hits, dies at 82
AP National Writer Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds whose many successes included…
Continue ReadingRichard Perry, record producer behind ‘You’re So Vain’ and other hits, dies at 82
AP National Writer Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds whose many successes included…
Continue ReadingChargers defense, coordinator Jesse Minter find their confidence after 6 poor quarters
Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — After following up their worst performance of the season against Tampa Bay by allowing an easy opening…
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Field workers in Yuma recognized for their contributions
The Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association, Avenir Financial, and Mr.G’s Mexican Restaurant gathered to provide a free meal for a crew of field…
Continue ReadingKing Charles III focuses Christmas message on healthcare workers in year marked by royal illnesses
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — King Charles III used his annual Christmas message Wednesday to hail the selflessness of those who have cared for…
Continue ReadingOregon lawmakers to introduce bill barring utility rate increases amid unresolved wildfire lawsuits
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three Oregon lawmakers say they plan to introduce a bill that would bar utilities from raising rates if they…
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The Salvation Army reaches 134th Annual Red Kettle campaign goal
The Salvation Army reached its goal Tuesday afternoon in their largest annual…
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Elks Lodge #476 donates food and toys to locals
Elks Lodge #476 was continued their 44-year-old tradition on donating boxes of food to locals throughout Yuma…
Continue ReadingThe end of the ‘Rust’ criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a civil lawsuit
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the…
Continue ReadingThe end of the ‘Rust’ criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a civil lawsuit
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the…
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Calexico police prepare for Christmas border traffic control
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) say they are ready and have an operational plan in place to avoid holiday road…
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