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Search teams on Wednesday recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from the jet that crashed and killed Libya’s military chief and other senior officers, while efforts to retrieve the victim’s remains were still underway, Turkey’s interior minister said.
Search teams probe wreckage after Libyan army chief and 7 others are killed in Turkey plane crash
Search teams have recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from the jet that crashed and killed Libya’s military chief and seven others.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Search teams on Wednesday recovered the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from the jet that crashed and killed Libya’s military chief and other senior officers, while efforts to retrieve the victim’s remains were still underway, Turkey’s interior minister said.
After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war in Gaza, thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve.
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war in Gaza, thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war in Gaza, thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve.
Before the lights go down at "Liberation" on Broadway, the audience is talking.
A daring scene on Broadway this season has audiences talking, in more ways than one
Before the lights go down at “Liberation” on Broadway, the audience is talking. No, we mean really talking.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Before the lights go down at "Liberation" on Broadway, the audience is talking.
Travis Kelce has played 96 regular-season home games for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Travis Kelce's possible final home game for the Chiefs: A bittersweet Christmas showdown
Travis Kelce has played 96 regular-season home games for the Kansas City Chiefs. The next one might be his last.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Travis Kelce has played 96 regular-season home games for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract.
Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox agree to a $4.5 million, 1-year contract
Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening.
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening.
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination.
Oklahoma instructor removed from teaching for failing a Bible-based gender essay
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination.
From department stores to grocers, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours.
Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas
From department stores to grocers, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
From department stores to grocers, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours.
The San Francisco 49ers' last road trip of the regular season was a successful one.
49ers clinch playoff spot, look for home-field advantage after dominant win over Colts
The San Francisco 49ers' last road trip of the regular season was a successful one. The Niners clinched a playoff spot while in their hotel on Sunday, beat the Indianapolis Colts 48-27 on Monday night and returned home knowing they now have a chance to go on a Super Bowl run without hitting the road
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December 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The San Francisco 49ers' last road trip of the regular season was a successful one.
For the 70th year in a row, people of all ages will be able to get updates on Santa's journey around the world from the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.
NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world
For the 70th year in a row, people of all ages will be able to get updates on Santa's journey around the world from the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
For the 70th year in a row, people of all ages will be able to get updates on Santa's journey around the world from the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.
The Chicago Cubs and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb have agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027.
Chicago Cubs sign reliever Jacob Webb to 1-year contract
The Chicago Cubs and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb have agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Chicago Cubs and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb have agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027.
United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the conflict, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, remain unresolved, Ukraine’s president said.
US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues, but territorial disputes remain unresolved
The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the conflict, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, remain unresolved, Ukraine’s president said.
Missouri pass rusher Damon Wilson II claims Georgia's athletic department is trying to illegally punish him for entering the transfer portal.
Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuit
Missouri pass rusher Damon Wilson II claims Georgia's athletic department is trying to illegally punish him for entering the transfer portal.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Missouri pass rusher Damon Wilson II claims Georgia's athletic department is trying to illegally punish him for entering the transfer portal.
A group of immigrant truckers is suing the California Department of Motor Vehicles over the state's plans to revoke thousands of workers' commercial driver's licenses.
Immigrant truckers file suit over California's plans to revoke commercial driver's licenses
A group of immigrant truckers is suing the California Department of Motor Vehicles over the state's plans to revoke thousands of workers' commercial driver's licenses.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A group of immigrant truckers is suing the California Department of Motor Vehicles over the state's plans to revoke thousands of workers' commercial driver's licenses.
California officials are urging holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
California drivers warned to reconsider Christmas travel plans ahead of storms
California officials are urging holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
California officials are urging holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, has died of colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour said. He was 78.
Jumbo Ozaki dies of cancer at age 78. He had the most wins of any Japanese golfer
Jumbo Ozaki has died after a battle with colon cancer. The Japan Golf Tour says Ozaki died Wednesday at age 78.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, has died of colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour said. He was 78.
Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals
Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
On a recent Sunday, a group of volunteer pilots and animal lovers transported 117 animals, about twice the usual number, to mark the anniversary of Seuk Kim's tragic plane crash. Kim's legacy has inspired the group to expand its efforts to rescue pets from overwhelmed shelters.
How Seuk Kim's tragic plane crash built a volunteer army of pet rescuers
A group of volunteer pilots and animal lovers, known as Seuk’s Army, has been conducting weekly airlifts to rescue pets from overwhelmed Southern shelters.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
On a recent Sunday, a group of volunteer pilots and animal lovers transported 117 animals, about twice the usual number, to mark the anniversary of Seuk Kim's tragic plane crash. Kim's legacy has inspired the group to expand its efforts to rescue pets from overwhelmed shelters.
Imposed centuries ago by Spanish colonizers, the pollera skirt has long since been restyled with local, richly patterned fabrics and reclaimed as a source of pride and badge of identity for Indigenous women in Bolivia.
Bolivian Indigenous women carry history and pride in the traditional 'pollera' skirt
The “pollera,” a bell skirt with layered petticoats, is the traditional dress of Indigenous women in Bolivia’s highlands.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Imposed centuries ago by Spanish colonizers, the pollera skirt has long since been restyled with local, richly patterned fabrics and reclaimed as a source of pride and badge of identity for Indigenous women in Bolivia.
At least two people died in a gas explosion at a nursing home outside of Philadelphia where residents were trapped, authorities say.
Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says
Bucks County officials notified authorities of an explosion before 3 p.m. at the Silver Lake nursing home in Bristol Township, about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
At least two people died in a gas explosion at a nursing home outside of Philadelphia where residents were trapped, authorities say.
British authorities brought new counts of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand, who is already facing similar charges involving four women.
UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand
British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
British authorities brought new counts of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand, who is already facing similar charges involving four women.
For the first time since July's deadly floods in Texas, Camp Mystic plans to sign up campers in January, forging ahead with a reopening that has divided families and stunned some lawmakers.
Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return
Nearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For the first time since July's deadly floods in Texas, Camp Mystic plans to sign up campers in January, forging ahead with a reopening that has divided families and stunned some lawmakers.
It's not too late to turn the page on old habits and start reading again in 2026.
Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books
It's not too late to turn the page on old habits and start reading again in 2026. People often stop reading in adulthood because they're fatigued from school book assignments or just don't have the time.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It's not too late to turn the page on old habits and start reading again in 2026.
A Delaware state trooper was killed along with the suspected gunman during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington.
Trooper and suspect killed in a shooting at a Delaware DMV
Authorities in Delaware say a state trooper has been killed along with the suspected gunman during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington. Neither Gov.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A Delaware state trooper was killed along with the suspected gunman during a shooting at a motor vehicle agency near Wilmington.
Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists on a hunger strike.
Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking pro-Palestinian activists
Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists on a hunger strike.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists on a hunger strike.