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The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists
Dec. 19 – 25, 2025 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, highlights…
How TV shows like ‘Mo’ and ‘Muslim Matchmaker’ allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Whether it’s stand-up comedy specials or a dramedy series, when Muslim…
Austrian skier Marco Schwarz takes 2nd World Cup win in 7 days with Winter Olympics nearing
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Marco Schwarz has truly arrived back in Alpine skiing’s winners’ circle,…
Parekh scores twice, Canada secures nervy victory over Czechia to open world juniors
MINNEAPOLIS — Zayne Parekh had trouble getting out of bed Friday. The smooth-skating, cool-under-pressure defenceman’s…
Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — For 10 hours a day, Rahimullah sells socks from his cart…
Zayne Parekh scores twice and Canada tops Czechia this time around at World Juniors
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zayne Parekh scored twice, Canada had four goals in the third period…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky…
Zellers scores twice, has 3 points in 6-3 US win over Germany in world junior championships
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Will Zellers scored twice and added an assist as the…
Moroccan fans cry foul amid empty seats at sold-out stadiums in Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Empty seats in sold-out stadiums. Out-of-reach prices on the black market.…
Kuhta has 3 assists, Vesterinen scores twice as Finland beats Denmark 6-2 in world juniors
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jasper Kuhta led Finland with three assists, including two on goals from…
With top draft pick in play, Raiders bench banged-up Maxx Crosby for game vs. Giants
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to bench defensive end Maxx…
Giants and Raiders have no interest in losing Sunday to improve their chances at No. 1 draft pick
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Many Giants and Raiders fans want their teams to lose Sunday…
Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Men who were part of the group of Venezuelan migrants that…
Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead ‘Carmen’ and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer
NEW YORK (AP) — Asmik Grigorian is reaching a new low — in a positive…
Stenberg scores late winner as Sweden holds off Slovakia 3-2 in opener of World Junior Championships
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ivar Stenberg had two points and scored the winning goal…
California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state’s bullet train
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — California this week dismissed a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump…
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said the United States launched a…
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
NEW YORK (AP) — Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth…
Altitude mask on dead Norwegian biathlon competitor wasn’t part of federation’s training program
The performance-enhancing altitude mask that Olympic hopeful Sivert Guttorm Bakken was wearing when he was…
Photos of Christmas celebrations around the world
From Bethlehem to Beijing, people around the world are celebrating the Christmas season. A polar…
Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry’s record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic’s magnitude is matched only by his modesty. “I mean, I…
A beginner’s guide to Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United…
Swimmer Summer McIntosh again named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year
Summer McIntosh continued to blaze a trail in the pool in 2025. The 19-year-old swimmer…
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trial
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15…