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Trump announces he’s appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland

FILE – Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks to reporters at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La., Sept. 3, 2025.…

December 21, 2025 • By AAMER MADHANI — Associated Press

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Broncos’ Christmas wish: A win in Kansas City after a rare loss snaps their 11-game winning streak

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant is carted off the field after an injury during the second half of an…

December 21, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Pro Football Writer

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MacKinnon nets 2 goals, Makar and Nelson have goal, two assists, as Avalanche beat Wild 5-1

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon celebrates with defenseman Cale Makar and center Brock Nelson (11) after scoring during the second…

December 21, 2025 • By MIKE COOK — Associated Press

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Trevor Lawrence’s 4 TDs propel Jaguars past Broncos 34-20, ending Denver’s 11-game winning streak

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence runs for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL…

December 21, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Pro Football Writer

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Photos of Turning Point USA’s annual conservative youth conference

Attendees line up for the VIP section during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP…

December 21, 2025 • By JON CHERRY — Associated Press

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Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage

Fog and power outages darken the skyline as traffic moves in San Francisco, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)(AP…

December 21, 2025 • By JAIMIE DING and SUSAN HAIGH — Associated Press

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Vance refuses to set red lines over bigotry as conservatives feud at Turning Point

Vice President JD Vance speaks during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)(AP…

December 21, 2025 • By JONATHAN J. COOPER and SEJAL GOVINDARAO — Associated Press

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These influencers are teaching Christianity online — and young people are listening

Angela Halili, 29, right, cohost of the Christian podcast, "Girls Gone Bible," prays over a follower during their live show…

December 21, 2025 • By CHARLOTTE KRAMON — Associated Press/Report for America

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Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

FILE – Jared Kushner with his wife, Ivanka Trump, acknowledges applause at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem, Oct.…

December 21, 2025 • By MATTHEW LEE and AAMER MADHANI — Associated Press

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Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says

Evana, an oil tanker, is docked at El Palito port in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias…

December 21, 2025 • By AAMER MADHANI — Associated Press

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US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’

FILE – Russian Presidential foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, left, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, center, U.S. special…

December 21, 2025 • By The Associated Press

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Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files as Democrats cry foul

FILE – Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at…

December 21, 2025 • By AAMER MADHANI AND ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON — Associated Press

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Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’

Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh. The quick-fire pattern…

December 21, 2025 • By ALBERT STUMM — Associated Press

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Multiple gunmen open fire at a South African pub, killing 9 and wounding 10

South African police gather at the scene of a mass shooting where gunmen killed nine and injured at least 10…

December 21, 2025 • By MICHELLE GUMEDE and ALFONSO NQUNJANA — Associated Press

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Israel’s Cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank

Palestinian mother of Ahmad Ziyoud, draped in the flag of the Islamic Jihad militant group, mourns during his funeral in…

December 21, 2025 • By MELANIE LIDMAN — Associated Press

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide

This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Varang, performed by Oona Chaplin, in a scene from "Avatar: Fire and…

December 21, 2025 • By JAKE COYLE — AP Film Writer

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Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, right, celebrates after a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half of…

December 21, 2025 • By HOWARD FENDRICH — AP National Writer

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Humphries Armbruster gets 1st World Cup bobsled win since becoming a mom, ends 20-race German streak

Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, left, and Jasmine Jones, of the United States, react after their second run of the 2-woman bobsleigh…

December 21, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Sports Writer

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Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool captured on video

“Kablooey!” That’s the word U.S. Geological Survey volcanic experts used to describe a muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in…

December 21, 2025 • By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN — Associated Press

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Netflix and Paramount are fighting over Warner Bros. Discovery. Here’s the regulatory outlook

The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the…

December 21, 2025 • By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS — AP Business Writer

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Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?

FILE – Workers install panels at a solar project May 21, 2025, in Galena, Alaska. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)(AP Photo/John…

December 21, 2025 • By JENNIFER McDERMOTT — Associated Press

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US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price

Sonam Tashi shouts slogans during a demonstration to commemorate the anniversary of the 1959 uprising in Tibet against Chinese rule,…

December 21, 2025 • By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and DAKE KANG — Associated Press

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PHOTO ESSAY: Tibetans depart Nepal, a former safe haven transformed under Chinese pressure

Sonam Tashi takes a walk in a temple at the Tibetan Children's Village school in Mcleodganj near Dharamshala, India, March…

December 21, 2025 • By MANISH SWARUP, DAVID GOLDMAN and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL — Associated Press

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Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

People attend a ceremony to mark the National Day of Reflection for victims and survivors, at Bondi Beach in Sydney,…

December 21, 2025 • By ROD McGUIRK — Associated Press