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Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home traps people inside, authorities say

First responders are on the scene of a fire after an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol Township, Pa.,…

December 23, 2025 • By MARK SCOLFORO, MARC LEVY and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA — Associated Press

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S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month

Anthony Matesic works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP…

December 23, 2025 • By DAMIAN J. TROISE — AP Business Writer

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Colorado man extradited from UK to New York to face Ponzi scheme allegations

NEW YORK (AP) — A financier has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States to face allegations…

December 23, 2025

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Former Nebraska US Sen. Ben Sasse reveals advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosis

FILE – Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., walks the halls of the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Amanda…

December 23, 2025 • By The Associated Press

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A look at aging baby boomers in the United States

CORRECTS FIRST NAME TO DIANE – Diane West sits with her grandson Paul Quirk as they speak to a reporter,…

December 23, 2025 • By MIKE SCHNEIDER — Associated Press

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Venus Williams weds Andrea Preti in Florida as part of a 5-day celebration of their union

FILE – Andrea Preti, left, and Venus Williams attend the CFDA Fashion Awards, hosted by The Council of Fashion Designers…

December 23, 2025

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US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season

FILE – A motorist fills up the tank of a vehicle at a gasoline station Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in…

December 23, 2025 • By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS — AP Business Writer

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Camp Mystic’s reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return

FILE – A Camp Mystic sign is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe…

December 23, 2025 • By SEAN MURPHY — Associated Press

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Christmas Day sports: Here’s a look at the premier matchups on the holiday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (23) reacts after making a dunk during the first half of an NBA Cup…

December 23, 2025 • By DAVID BRANDT — AP Sports Writer

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Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

FILE – People shop at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)(AP…

December 23, 2025 • By MATT OTT — AP Business Writer

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The voice of prime time football: Al Michaels is still going strong at 40 years of calling NFL games

FILE – Al Michaels, right, and Cris Collinsworth, second from left, broadcast from the field before an NFL football game…

December 23, 2025 • By JOE REEDY — AP Sports Writer

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Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April

FILE – Shoppers wait in line to enter Macy's flagship store on Nov. 28, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina…

December 23, 2025 • By MATT OTT — AP Business Writer

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Ukraine’s own ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back on for a special episode with wartime heroes

CORRECTS NAME TO RUSLANA DANILKINA – Volunteer soldier Ruslana Danilkina, 21, who lost her leg in the Russia-Ukraine war, and…

December 23, 2025 • By SAMYA KULLAB and VASILISA STEPANENKO — Associated Press

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Colorado Rapids hire Tottenham assistant Matt Wells as coach

FILE – Fulham's assistant manager Matt Wells looks on during warm up before the English Premier League soccer match between…

December 23, 2025

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Louvre tightens security after $102M jewel heist, installs bars on infamous window

Workers install metal security bars over the window where thieves broke into the Louvre museum on Oct.19, Tuesday Dec.23, 2025…

December 23, 2025

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Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, a residential house is seen damaged…

December 23, 2025 • By ILLIA NOVIKOV — Associated Press

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Ex-aide says Netanyahu tasked him with making a plan to evade responsibility for Oct. 7 attack

FILE – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu adjusts the headphones during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…

December 23, 2025 • By JULIA FRANKEL — Associated Press

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How the Jaguars used a ‘small market’ comment as a catalyst to end the Broncos’ 11-game win streak

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, left, and Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, right, shake hands after an NFL…

December 23, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Pro Football Writer

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Gaza’s tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefire

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, poses for the photos with Palestinian parishioners after leading a mass ahead…

December 23, 2025 • By MARIAM FAM — Associated Press

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At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas

In this image provided by Sky Decker Jr., authorities and volunteers respond to a Mexican Navy plane crash near Galveston,…

December 23, 2025 • By HALLIE GOLDEN and MEGAN JANETSKY — Associated Press

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US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks as President Donald Trump looks on, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in…

December 23, 2025

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Bureaucratic mishap delayed gun license for accused Bondi Beach shooter in Australia

New South Wales state Premier Chris Minns speaks about preposed new legislation in Sydney, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. (Dean Lewins/AAP…

December 23, 2025 • By ROD McGUIRK — Associated Press

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Nigerians welcome 130 schoolchildren and teachers released after mass abduction

Freed students from St. Mary's Catholic School in the Papiri community arrive at the government house, in Minna, Nigeria, Monday,…

December 23, 2025

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Denver faces Dallas, seeks 12th straight road win

Denver Nuggets (21-7, third in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (11-19, 11th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Tuesday, 8…

December 23, 2025 • By The Associated Press