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South Korea’s corruption investigation chief says he ordered travel ban on President Yoon over martial law decree

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s corruption investigation chief says he ordered travel ban on President Yoon over martial…

December 8, 2024

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Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a $765 million, 15-year contract, a…

December 8, 2024

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Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean…

December 8, 2024

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Thomas Tumler wins giant slalom at Beaver Creek for 1st World Cup title

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Thomas Tumler won his first World Cup race Sunday to help the Swiss team complete…

December 8, 2024

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Weather affects World Cup bobsled, luge races in Austria and Germany

Nico Gleirscher of Austria celebrates winning the men's sprint race at the Luge World Cup in Igls near Innsbruck, Austria,…

December 8, 2024

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Biden says Assad government’s fall in Syria is a ‘fundamental act of justice,’ but a ‘moment of risk and uncertainty’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden says Assad government’s fall in Syria is a ‘fundamental act of justice,’ but a ‘moment of…

December 8, 2024

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Russian state news agencies report ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and family are in Moscow and given asylum

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian state news agencies report ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and family are in Moscow and given…

December 8, 2024

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Head of Syria’s biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad’s fall calls it “a victory to the Islamic nation.”

BEIRUT (AP) — Head of Syria’s biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad’s fall calls it “a victory to…

December 8, 2024

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Iran, a close ally of Assad, says Syrians should decide their country’s future without foreign intervention

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, a close ally of Assad, says Syrians should decide their country’s future without foreign intervention.

December 8, 2024

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Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following Syrian unrest

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following Syrian…

December 8, 2024

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Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left the country.

December 8, 2024

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Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential election

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential election.

December 8, 2024

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Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister says

BEIRUT (AP) — Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister says.

December 7, 2024

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Syrian state TV airs video saying President Bashar Assad has been overthrown and all jail detainees freed

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state TV airs video saying President Bashar Assad has been overthrown and all jail detainees freed.

December 7, 2024

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Durango Police Department Nov. 29 3:23 p.m. A person at Riverview Animal Hospital, 670 S. Camino del Rio, was arrested…

December 7, 2024

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Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning…

December 7, 2024

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Syrian prime minister says he is ready to hand over the government to the opposition in a peaceful transition

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian prime minister says he is ready to hand over the government to the opposition in a…

December 7, 2024

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Bangot Dak scores 16 points, Colorado jumps out early and rolls past Colorado State 72-55

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Bangot Dak scored 16 points and Colorado cruised to a 72-55 victory over Colorado State on…

December 7, 2024

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Syrian opposition war monitor says President Bashar Assad has left the country to an undisclosed location

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian opposition war monitor says President Bashar Assad has left the country to an undisclosed location.

December 7, 2024

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Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfire

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfire.

December 7, 2024

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Defending champion Marco Odermatt grabs first win of World Cup season, super-G at Beaver Creek

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Swiss star Marco Odermatt won his first World Cup race of the season on Saturday…

December 7, 2024

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Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and stolen from museum sell at auction for $28 million

DALLAS (AP) — Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and stolen from museum sell at…

December 7, 2024

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announces $1 billion more in longer-term US weapons support for Ukraine

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announces $1 billion more in longer-term US weapons support for Ukraine.

December 7, 2024

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Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of Homs

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian war monitor and pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from key central city of…

December 7, 2024