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Pakistani court sentences former Prime Minister Imran Khan and wife to 17 years in graft case
Pakistani court sentences former Prime Minister Imran Khan and wife to 17 years in graft case
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court convicted and sentenced imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Saturday to 17 years in prison after finding them guilty of retain…
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December 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Pakistani court sentences former Prime Minister Imran Khan and wife to 17 years in graft case
Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms
Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — When Idalia Bisbal moved to this Pennsylvania city synonymous with America’s working class, she hoped for a cheaper, easier life than the one she was leaving behind in h…
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December 21, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms
Pope Leo summons world's cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern the church
Pope Leo summons world’s cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern the church
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, the Vatican said Saturday, in the clearest sign yet that the new year wil…
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December 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Pope Leo summons world's cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern the church
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing was once a physics student
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing was once a physics student
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Thirty years ago, Claudio Neves Valente and Nuno F.G. Loureiro were classmates with bright futures. Both excelled in physics and made their way from their home country of Po…
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December 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Suspect in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing was once a physics student
16 Epstein files, including Trump photo, disappear from DOJ website: Report
16 Epstein files, including Trump photo, disappear from DOJ website: Report
“We need transparency for the American public.”
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December 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
16 Epstein files, including Trump photo, disappear from DOJ website: Report
Ohio doctor accused of forcing abortion pill, inducing miscarriage on pregnant girlfriend
Ohio doctor accused of forcing abortion pill, inducing miscarriage on pregnant girlfriend
“You have to understand…. My father will cut me off.”
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December 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Ohio doctor accused of forcing abortion pill, inducing miscarriage on pregnant girlfriend
WWII Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
WWII Navy veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
World War II Navy veteran Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the dwindling number of survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 105. Daughter Kimberlee Heinrichs told The Associa…
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December 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
WWII Navy veteran Ira 'Ike' Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105
Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers say Bondi’s death penalty decision was tainted by conflict of interest
Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers say Bondi’s death penalty decision was tainted by conflict of interest
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s lawyers contend that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to seek the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tainted b…
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December 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers say Bondi’s death penalty decision was tainted by conflict of interest
Most Americans say Trump’s Rob Reiner comments were ‘inappropriate’: Poll
Most Americans say Trump’s Rob Reiner comments were ‘inappropriate’: Poll
“People lost [jobs over] Charlie Kirk [comments] are [now] staring at the President of the United States’ social media account in disbelief.”
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December 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Most Americans say Trump’s Rob Reiner comments were ‘inappropriate’: Poll
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by t…
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December 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
How surveillance technology and the 'Reddit Detective Agency' helped search for a killer
How surveillance technology and the ‘Reddit Detective Agency’ helped search for a killer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — More than a decade ago, a frenzied 5-day search for the Boston Marathon bombers left some lessons in its aftermath. One was that increasingly pervasive surveillance technolo…
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December 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
How surveillance technology and the 'Reddit Detective Agency' helped search for a killer
3 officers wounded, suspect killed and another man wounded after New York domestic dispute call
3 officers wounded, suspect killed and another man wounded after New York domestic dispute call
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Three police officers were hospitalized with gunshot wounds Saturday, the gunman was dead and another man was wounded after a domestic dispute turned into a volatile confront…
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December 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
3 officers wounded, suspect killed and another man wounded after New York domestic dispute call
South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans
South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The owner of a South Dakota hotel who said Native Americans were banned from the establishment was found liable for discrimination against Native Americans on Friday. A fed…
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December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans
Epstein files offer scant new insight into his crimes or how he avoided serious prosecution
Epstein files offer scant new insight into his crimes or how he avoided serious prosecution
NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department’s much-anticipated release of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein arrived in a flood of documents that did little to quell the long-simmering intrigue, largely be…
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December 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Epstein files offer scant new insight into his crimes or how he avoided serious prosecution
UFC fighter declines Trump White House event over Epstein controversy: ‘I’m good, dude’
UFC fighter declines Trump White House event over Epstein controversy: ‘I’m good, dude’
(The Hill) — UFC fighter Sean Strickland said Friday that he will not participate in the White House fight next year, citing the Trump administration’s controversy around the late convicted s…
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December 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
UFC fighter declines Trump White House event over Epstein controversy: ‘I’m good, dude’
Your paycheck may get larger in January, even without a raise
Your paycheck may get larger in January, even without a raise
You could be starting off 2026 with more income than expected.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Your paycheck may get larger in January, even without a raise
A marriage and Disneyland both mark 70th anniversaries
A marriage and Disneyland both mark 70th anniversaries
As Disneyland continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary, so does a love story that began the same year.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A marriage and Disneyland both mark 70th anniversaries
My prescription costs what?! Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs
My prescription costs what?! Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs
Even when Americans have health insurance, they can have a hard time affording the drugs they’ve been prescribed.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
My prescription costs what?! Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs
Bowen Yang to depart SNL mid-season, last episode with buddy Ariana Grande
Bowen Yang to depart SNL mid-season, last episode with buddy Ariana Grande
NEW YORK (AP) — Bowen Yang, coming off a huge year or two of projects, will depart “SNL” mid-season after Saturday’s episode hosted by his “Wicked” buddy Ariana Grande. He joined th…
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December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Bowen Yang to depart SNL mid-season, last episode with buddy Ariana Grande
Here's how much the hottest toys of the '90s cost today
Here’s how much the hottest toys of the ’90s cost today
Noo-loo!
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December 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Here's how much the hottest toys of the '90s cost today
Nick Reiner diagnosed with schizophrenia before parents’ murders
Nick Reiner diagnosed with schizophrenia before parents’ murders
(KTLA) – Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, was reportedly diagnosed with schizophrenia and was being treated by a psychiatrist in the week…
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December 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Nick Reiner diagnosed with schizophrenia before parents’ murders
James Van Der Beek is sharing a positive outlook about his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis.
James Van Der Beek calls his stage 3 cancer diagnosis a ‘gift’
“I was just aware of everything.”
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December 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
James Van Der Beek is sharing a positive outlook about his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis.
The North Pole keeps moving – here's how that affects Santa's holiday travel and yours
The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours
There are actually two North Poles.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The North Pole keeps moving – here's how that affects Santa's holiday travel and yours
Report: Americans spent $228 billion on alcohol last year. Where did adults spend the most?
Report: Americans spent $228 billion on alcohol last year. Where did adults spend the most?
While some states spent vastly more than others on adult beverages, like California, which paid the most in the country at roughly $29 billion, the states where the average adult spent the most on …
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December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Report: Americans spent $228 billion on alcohol last year. Where did adults spend the most?
Sen. Adam Schiff marked one year in office earlier this month and is gearing up for next year.
Schiff optimistic after first year in U.S. Senate
(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — Sen. Adam Schiff marked one year in office earlier this month and is gearing up for next year. Reflecting on his first year representing California in the U.S. Senate…
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December 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Sen. Adam Schiff marked one year in office earlier this month and is gearing up for next year.