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Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut’s quaint filming locations
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — “Christmas at Pemberley Manor” and “Romance at Reindeer Lodge” may never…
Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of…
Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
PARIS (AP) — Workers at the Louvre Museum voted Monday to strike over working conditions…
EU targets Russia’s shadow fleet with new sanctions, hitting businessmen and companies
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday slapped sanctions on five businessmen linked to…
What to know about the trial of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court convicted pro-democracy former media mogul Jimmy Lai…
What to know about the attack on the Hanukkah festival in Australia that killed 15 people
SYDNEY (AP) — A father and son are suspected by officials to have killed 15…
Hunter Biden disbarred in Connecticut following complaints about his gun and tax convictions
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A judge on Monday disbarred Hunter Biden in Connecticut for violating…
Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear
President Donald Trump ’s administration is talking tough about SNAP, saying the government’s biggest food…
Western and Arab diplomats tour Lebanon-Israel border to observe Hezbollah disarmament efforts
BEIRUT (AP) — Western and Arab diplomats toured an area along Lebanon’s border with Israel…
Where things stand in the talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
The U.S. diplomatic push to end nearly four years of fighting following Russia’s invasion of…
Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — One baby Jesus lies in a manger in the snow, wrapped…
Photos of voters taking part in Chile’s runoff presidential election
Santiago, CHILE (AP) — Chileans took to the polls to vote in their country’s runoff…
Son Nick arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, was in police custody Monday after…
Professors, students appeal ruling on Alabama law banning DEI initiatives at public universities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A group of students and professors at public universities across Alabama…
Dominican judge orders prison for 7 accused in $250 million government corruption scheme
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A judge has sentenced seven former government officials to…
Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear the appeal of a…
35 countries will compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott
GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest on Monday announced a final list…
Pope denounces ‘antisemitic violence’ of Sydney attack as he thanks Christmas donors
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday denounced the “antisemitic violence” behind the Sydney…
Iran hosts regional talks on Afghanistan but Kabul stays away
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Afghanistan’s neighbors met in Iran and agreed to deepen regional coordination…
UAE-backed Yemeni separatists march to another southern province, raising fears of renewed conflict
CAIRO (AP) — An Emirati-backed secessionist group in Yemen said its forces were marching Monday…
The Bondi Beach shooting as seen from the beach, the boardwalk and a hotel
SYDNEY (AP) — As the sounds of bullets rang out and the bodies fell, the…
Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach
MIAMI (AP) — On a warm Sunday morning in Miami, Sen. Ruben Gallego stepped out…
Punk protest group Pussy Riot declared ‘extremist organization’ by a Russian court
Punk group Pussy Riot was declared an “extremist organization” by a Russian court on Monday.…
Interstellar comet keeps its distance as it makes its closest approach to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A stray comet from another star swings past Earth this…