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Trump warns against infiltration by a ‘bad Santa,’ defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by quizzing children…
Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy…
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a “few more…
Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas…
Grand jury declines to indict man in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A grand jury has declined to indict the father of two…
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
NEW YORK (AP) — A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a…
ICE agents shoot at a moving vehicle on Christmas Eve, injuring 2
GLEN BURNIE, Md. (AP) — Federal immigration agents shot at a moving vehicle on Wednesday…
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon, release her from prison
DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters is asking the state appeals court…
‘The best gift ever’: Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
Suze Lopez holds her baby boy on her lap and marvels at the remarkable way…
Delaware trooper killed at DMV in ‘act of pure evil’ is remembered as dependable, devoted to family
A Delaware state trooper who was shot to death at a DMV office was described…
Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion
BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — Rescuers braved shooting flames, falling debris and the threat of more…
California farmer arrested on suspicion of murder in wife’s death in Arizona
A prominent California farmer was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of murder in the shooting death…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Neil Frank, former hurricane center chief who improved public outreach on storms, has died
Neil Frank, a former head of the National Hurricane Center credited with increasing the country’s…
Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The remains of two Iowa National Guard members killed in…
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 23 The Washington…
DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of…
Zelenskyy says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to withdraw…
Eritrean man accused of people-smuggling is extradited to the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM (AP) — An Eritrean man alleged to be a people-smuggling kingpin was extradited Wednesday…
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
JERUSALEM (AP) — An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier…
Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The president of Fenerbahce, one of Turkey’s leading sports clubs, was…
Kenyans protest after roaming elephants kill 4 people in a week
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Some Kenyans on Wednesday protested after roaming elephants killed four people…
Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people. Official says Ukrainian intelligence was behind it
An explosion in Moscow on Wednesday killed three people, including two police officers, Russian investigators…