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Senate passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for many public service retirees, sending the measure to Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for many public service retirees, sending the measure to…

December 20, 2024

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Senate approves 235th judge of Biden presidency, beating Trump’s mark, as Democrats tout diversity of nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate approves 235th judge of Biden presidency, beating Trump’s mark, as Democrats tout diversity of nominees.

December 20, 2024

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A judge says Missouri’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable under new amendment, ensuring legal abortions in the state

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge says Missouri’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable under new amendment, ensuring legal abortions in…

December 20, 2024

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House approves three-month government funding bill, sending to Senate with just hours left before shutdown deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — House approves three-month government funding bill, sending to Senate with just hours left before shutdown deadline.

December 20, 2024

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Missouri’s governor commutes sentence to time served for a Kansas City officer convicted of fatally shooting Black man

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s governor commutes sentence to time served for a Kansas City officer convicted of fatally…

December 20, 2024

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House Republicans tee up vote on new government funding bill without debt limit increase that Trump demanded

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans tee up vote on new government funding bill without debt limit increase that Trump demanded.

December 20, 2024

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Second person confirmed dead after driver plows into German Christmas market in a suspected attack that hurt at least 68

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Second person confirmed dead after driver plows into German Christmas market in a suspected attack that…

December 20, 2024

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Magdeburg’s deputy mayor says at least one person was killed 50 were injured after car plowed into a Christmas market

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Magdeburg’s deputy mayor says at least one person was killed 50 were injured after car plowed…

December 20, 2024

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Former NFL star Michael Vick officially hired by Norfolk State on Friday

FILE – Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick speaks to members of the media during NFL football training camp at…

December 20, 2024

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A French anti-terrorism court convicts 8 people of involvement in the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty

PARIS (AP) — A French anti-terrorism court convicts 8 people of involvement in the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty.

December 20, 2024

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Support network bolsters entrepreneurs’ confidence, breaks barriers to food business

Training, networking and guidance continues after founding in 2022

December 20, 2024

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German news agency dpa reports that a car drove into people at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, driver arrested

BERLIN (AP) — German news agency dpa reports that a car drove into people at a Christmas market in Magdeburg,…

December 20, 2024

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Italy’s Vice Premier Salvini found not guilty of illegally detaining 100 migrants aboard a rescue ship

ROME (AP) — Italy’s Vice Premier Salvini found not guilty of illegally detaining 100 migrants aboard a rescue ship.

December 20, 2024

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Baby Jesus figurine stolen from Colorado nativity scene returned anonymously with apology

This photo provided by the Fort Collins, Colo., Police shows a note on a baby Jesus figurine snatched from a…

December 20, 2024

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IG Metall union says wage deal reached with Volkswagen to avoid plant closings, involuntary layoffs for German workers

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — IG Metall union says wage deal reached with Volkswagen to avoid plant closings, involuntary layoffs for…

December 20, 2024

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An Iranian officer blamed for the 2022 killing of an American in Iraq is charged by the US with murder and terrorism

NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian officer blamed for the 2022 killing of an American in Iraq is charged by…

December 20, 2024

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Indiana man convicted in 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls is sentenced to the maximum of 130 years in prison

Delphi, Ind. (AP) — Indiana man convicted in 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls is sentenced to the maximum of…

December 20, 2024

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Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month.

December 20, 2024

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A 7-year-old girl has died and 6 other people were wounded in a knife attack at a school in the Croatian capital

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A 7-year-old girl has died and 6 other people were wounded in a knife attack at…

December 20, 2024

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Police in Croatia say a teenager has injured several students and his teacher in a knife attack at his school in Zagreb

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Police in Croatia say a teenager has injured several students and his teacher in a knife…

December 20, 2024

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Greek coast guard says 8 dead, 18 rescued after speedboat carrying migrants capsizes off the island of Rhodes.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek coast guard says 8 dead, 18 rescued after speedboat carrying migrants capsizes off the island…

December 20, 2024

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Malaysia agrees to resume ‘no find, no fee’ hunt for flight MH370, 10 years after plane disappeared

FILE – Flight officer Rayan Gharazeddine scans the water in the southern Indian Ocean off Australia from a Royal Australian…

December 20, 2024

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Durango-area residents consider coalition opposing mining in La Plata Mountains

Metallic Minerals is performing exploratory work, which could lead to greater activity

December 19, 2024

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Simons’ buzzer-beating layup gives the Blazers a 122-120 win over the Nuggets

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, top, shoots a game-winning basket over Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, center, and center…

December 19, 2024