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US Christian leaders minister to an anxious diaspora with Venezuela’s future in flux
Faith leaders who minister to Christians in Venezuela and the Venezuelan diaspora in the United…
Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries
MILAN (AP) — Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and…
South Korean leader says he asked China’s Xi to act as mediator on North Korea issues
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he asked…
Commander says RCAF is on a ‘path of growth’ in 2026
OTTAWA — The head of the Royal Canadian Air Force has only been in the…
High-speed chaos on ice: What to know about short track speedskating at the Winter Olympics
The most decorated short track speedskater in Olympic history will be looking to add to…
See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Dec. 31, 2025 – Jan. 6, 2026 AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical…
Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran faces a new round of protests challenging the…
Canada co-signs pact to help secure Ukraine after an eventual peace deal
PARIS — Canada and Ukraine’s other allies in the “coalition of the willing” signed a…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela…
Texas cracked down on teachers for posts about Charlie Kirk, union lawsuit says
A Texas teachers union sued the state’s education department on Tuesday, accusing it of an…
Canada’s Shapovalov, Fernandez open 2026 with straight-set losses in Brisbane
BRISBANE — After a 2025 season marked by a climb up the world rankings and…
Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack
HAVANA (AP) — The names, ranks and ages of the 32 Cuban military personnel killed…
Reliever Kirby Yates finalizes $5 million, 1-year deal with Los Angeles Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Reliever Kirby Yates finalized to a $5 million, one-year deal with…
Ex-Michigan State star Paul Davis apologizes for verbally abusing ref and getting kicked out of seat
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan State and NBA player Paul Davis apologized for…
White House says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover
The White House said Tuesday that “U.S. military is always an option,” even as a…
The Latest: Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in US operation to capture Maduro
At least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the U.S. military operation to capture…
A town in North Carolina is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
An important cultural site is close to being returned to the Eastern Band of Cherokee…
Gov. Tim Walz says he doesn’t know what future holds for him after abandoning reelection bid
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Had history turned out differently, Tim Walz might be about to begin…
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told…
Offense? Defense? NFL experience? Giants to cast a wide net in their coaching search
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The groundwork to find the New York Giants’ next coach…
A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in New Jersey sparks an investigation
GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. (AP) — After a dead whale was found on the bow of…
Jacob Duffy named in New Zealand’s squad for the T20 World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Pacer Jacob Duffy was named in New Zealand’s squad for…
LPGA Tour gets its turn at tech-infused indoor golf with WTGL to start next season
TMRW Sports’ indoor golf league is going to feature teams from the LPGA Tour starting…
Canada’s Thénault wins World Cup aerials silver in home province
LAC-BEAUPORT — Canadian freestyle skier Marion Thénault won a silver medal on home turf at…