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Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year’s Eve

FILE – The northern lights flare in the sky over a farmhouse, May 10, 2024, in Brunswick, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert…

December 30, 2024

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Jimmy Carter made eradicating Guinea worm disease a top mission

FILE – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter poses for photographers with a water pipe filter, that is used to combat…

December 30, 2024

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Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters after passing the funding bill to avert the government shutdown…

December 30, 2024

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The world population will be 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day after a 71 million increase in 2024

FILE – The crowd reacts after Australia's Sam Konstas hits a six during play on the first day of the…

December 30, 2024

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Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion more in military aid for Ukraine

President Joe Biden speaks about the death of former President Jimmy Carter Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at the Company House…

December 30, 2024

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An appeals court upholds a $5 million award in a sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Trump

FILE – E. Jean Carroll exits the New York Federal Court after former President Donald Trump appeared in court, Sept.…

December 30, 2024

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Middle East latest: Israel intercepts Houthi missile fired from Yemen

People walk along the beach next to a tent refugee camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip,…

December 30, 2024

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A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress

For Country Caucus co-chair Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., right, and Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., left, pose for a portrait at…

December 30, 2024

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How American presidents have planned their own funerals

FILE – A general view outside St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C., during President John F. Kennedy's funeral, with flag-draped…

December 30, 2024

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Thomas leads UNLV against Air Force after 21-point game

UNLV Rebels (7-5, 1-0 MWC) at Air Force Falcons (3-9, 0-1 MWC) Colorado Springs, Colorado; Tuesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM…

December 30, 2024

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Colorado State visits Uduje and San Jose State

Colorado State Rams (7-6, 1-1 MWC) at San Jose State Spartans (7-7, 0-2 MWC) San Jose, California; Tuesday, 5 p.m.…

December 30, 2024

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South Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash that killed 179

South Korean national flags fly at half-staff at a government complex in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, a…

December 29, 2024

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Giants beat the Colts but lost the coveted No. 1 draft pick

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) celebrates with tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) after Lock scored a touchdown against…

December 29, 2024

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Hotel fire in popular Bangkok tourist area kills 3 foreigners

A firefighter checks the broken widows at a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 after a fire. (AP…

December 29, 2024

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In Gaza’s crowded tent camps, women wrestle with a life stripped of privacy

Alaa Hamami gazes into a fragment of a broken mirror as she poses for a portrait beside her deteriorating cosmetics…

December 29, 2024

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NFC’s No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18

Minnesota Vikings' Jordan Addison celebrates his touchdown catch with Justin Jefferson during the second half of an NFL football game…

December 29, 2024

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South Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached President Yoon in martial law probe

A TV screen shows a file image of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, being broadcast at the KEB Hana…

December 29, 2024

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Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing

Firefighters and rescue team members work near the wreckage of a passenger plane at Muan International Airport in Muan, South…

December 29, 2024

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Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83

This undated photo provided by Hallie Meyers-Shyer shows Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker who died Sunday, Dec. 29,…

December 29, 2024

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Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’

FILE – Former President Jimmy Carter smiles as he returns to Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga., to teach Sunday…

December 29, 2024

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The Latest: State funeral for Jimmy Carter will be Jan. 9

FILE – President-elect Jimmy Carter leans over to shake hands with some of the people riding the "Peanut Special" to…

December 29, 2024

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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved

FILE – Magnus Carlsen arrives at the ninth Breakthrough Prize ceremony, April 15, 2023, at The Academy Museum of Motion…

December 29, 2024

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Jimmy Carter: A brief bio

FILE – Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter holds his daughter, Amy, just after he made his official announcement that he would…

December 29, 2024

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Notable quotes by Jimmy Carter

FILE – In an image from a television screen, President Jimmy Carter delivers his energy speech in which he spoke…

December 29, 2024