UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed Wednesday morning in what investigators suspect was a targeted shooting outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding an investor conference. (AP video: Ted Shaffrey)

Key things to know about the fatal attack on the UnitedHealthcare CEO in NYC

The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation’s largest insurers, was killed in midtown Manhattan in what police described as a targeted attack by a shooter outside a hotel where the company was holding a conference.
 
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Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s masked killer after ‘brazen, targeted’ attack on NYC street

 

UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York

 

France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962.

French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962

France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers have joined together to vote on a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet to resign.
 
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Amnesty International says genocide is occurring in Gaza, an accusation Israel rejects

 
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Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, Justice Department finds

 
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Two children wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school

 
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‘Wicked’ named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review

 
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    Man convicted in Laken Riley’s killing asks for a new trial

     
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    With 13 newcomers, South Carolina Senate may tackle tough issues

     
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    Lindsey Vonn to make her comeback to downhill racing at age 40 this weekend

     
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    New LAPD chief says he will work to protect immigrants ahead of Trump’s plans for mass deportations

     
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    Miami’s playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings

     
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    District of Columbia says Amazon secretly stopped fast deliveries to 2 predominantly Black ZIP codes

     
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    WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it

     
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The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

Break out your “Dune” popcorn bucket: It’s time for the best movies of the year.
 
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How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams

 
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Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult lead thriller about the real FBI manhunt for a white supremacist leader

 
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A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

 
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Review: In ‘Unstoppable,’ an inspirational, if formulaic sports drama about a wrestler with one leg

 
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TODAY IN HISTORY

December
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1991: Terry Anderson freed after nearly seven years as hostage

 

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Washington bids farewell to Army officers

1956

'Million Dollar Quartet' meets in Memphis

1969

Black Panther Party leader killed in raid
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Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don’t expect them to always give you the right answers.
 
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As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

 
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A Japanese artist finds solace and global fans with intricate leaf-cutting

 
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Spotify Wrapped is finally here. How can you see your 2024 recap?

 
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The last meatpackers in NYC’s Meatpacking District are getting ready to say goodbye

 

Latest videos

Baby Japanese Macaque sees -- and tastes -- first snow in Iowa

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FBI investigating reports of large drones flying in New Jersey, seeks public’s help

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Stories Under 60 Seconds

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How pet owners voted in the 2024 presidential election
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UnitedHealthcare CEO is killed in a ‘targeted shooting’
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Trump considers DeSantis to replace Hegseth as Pentagon pick
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A history of presidential pardons in the U.S.
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The reopening of Notre Dame is this weekend. What to know
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A look inside the White House’s whimsical holiday decorations
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AP Asks: How do people donate?
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What to know about Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden
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Why hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing to Chad from Sudan
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What to know about the rebel gains in Syria
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When statues of stars like Wade and Ronaldo miss the mark, sculptors weigh in
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How to use Bluesky
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Phoebe-Rae Taylor wants people to look beyond her disability in TV and films
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Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty
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Senators in Australia react to social media ban for children under 16
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Judy Garland’s stolen ruby slippers are for sale
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Designers in Ghana give new life to secondhand fast fashion
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Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, explained
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Drake says UMG falsely inflated the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss ‘Not Like Us’
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Special counsel moves to abandon cases against Trump
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What to know about billionaire Gautam Adani’s indictment in the U.S.
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Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
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What we know about the assault allegations against Pete Hegseth
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Australia introduces bill banning social media for children under 16
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Watch the moment the man convicted of killing Laken Riley is sentenced to life in prison
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Rafael Nadal’s legacy in less than 60 seconds
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Woman faces hate crime charges after confronting man wearing ‘Palestine’ shirt
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We tried ‘sewage’ beer at the COP29 U.N. climate summit
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Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday before joining monastery
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Jake Paul reacts to Mike Tyson’s slap at weigh-in
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Judge to review The Onion’s bid to buy Infowars
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New Zealand lawmakers use haka to protest controversial bill
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Biden congratulates Trump on election win in the Oval Office
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Ariana Grande hopes ‘Wicked’ inspires empathy and allyship
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How to turn your AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids
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The top 2025 Grammy nominations in 60 seconds
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Harris concedes and urges her supporters to accept her loss to Trump
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Watch the moment AP called the 2024 election for Trump
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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What to know about South Korea’s short-lived and chaotic period of martial law

 
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Is Enron back? If it’s a joke, some former employees aren’t laughing

 
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Police recover a stolen van with 2,500 pies after a chef’s appeal, but they are too damaged to eat

 
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‘Brain rot’ is the Oxford University Press word of the year

 
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Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

 
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This whale species is so rare it’s never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries

 
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A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

 
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Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as a royal in doubt

 

Trump’s second administration

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FILE - Commander Jared Isaacman speaks at a news conference after arriving at the Kennedy Space Center for an upcoming private human spaceflight mission in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk is Trump’s pick to lead NASA

Jared Isaacman, CEO and founder of a card-processing company, has been a close collaborator with Elon Musk ever since buying his first chartered flight with SpaceX.
 
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Trump’s pick to run the DEA withdraws his name from consideration. Trump says he pulled the plug

 

Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

 

Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate

 

More on the transition

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Trump’s FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do

 

  1. Trump says he’ll nominate Kash Patel as FBI director to remake the agency. Here’s what happens next

  2. What to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI

MIDEAST WARS

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Israeli troops enter the complex of the Turkish hospital, where they searched for the bodies of those killed in an airstrike, in the West Bank city of Tubas, Tuesday Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Majdi Muhammad)

Hamas and Fatah are near an agreement on who will oversee postwar Gaza

Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas are closing in on an agreement to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip after the war.
 
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Israel’s Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays

 

UN halts aid shipments through Gaza’s main crossing after looting. It blames the crisis on Israel

 

The International Criminal Court’s chief lashes out at threats from Russia and a US senator

 

MORE COVERAGE

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An Israeli strike kills a person in Lebanon, further shaking the tenuous ceasefire

 

  1. Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, but tense ceasefire holds

  2. Family returns to their Lebanese city to find a crater where their 50-year-old home once stood

Russia-Ukraine war

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NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself

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German leader Scholz vows more Ukraine aid and defends his phone call with Putin

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US will send Ukraine $725 million more in counter-drone systems, anti-personnel land mines

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Protests lay bare a clash of values and interests as Georgia navigates a Russia-West standoff

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Blinken heads to final NATO foreign ministers meeting of Biden administration with Ukraine in focus

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Key players in Syria’s long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive

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Desertion threatens to starve Ukraine’s forces at a crucial time in its war with Russia

It’s the holiday season!

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Berlin’s traditional Christmas markets reflect city’s growing diversity

Berlin’s more than 100 Christmas markets are opening across the city this week, and organizers are taking an increasingly diverse approach.
 
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10 options from Santa’s big bag of Christmas TV programming

 
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In a world of great need there are more ways to donate money than ever. How should you give?

 
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One Tech Tip: Home for the holidays? Show relatives you care with some tech support

 
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Santa’s annual train visit delivers hope and magic to one corner of coal country

 

Gifting

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Wow your friends and family with these gift ideas

 

  1. Why Temu and Shein could give Western retailers a run for their money this holiday season

  2. From T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity

BE WELL

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Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. These tips can make it a little easier

 
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Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at work

 
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Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

 
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How to shop for the health insurance plan that’s right for you

 
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What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do

 
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Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation’s fourth biggest killer

 
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Meet the workout group that gets people exercising outdoors, even in the dead of winter

 
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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 has a new hearing aid feature for people with mild to moderate hearing loss

 

U.S. News

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Rescue workers search through the night in a sinkhole for Elizabeth Pollard, who disappeared while looking for her cat, in Marguerite, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

A sinkhole may have swallowed a Pennsylvania woman. What are sinkholes and how do they form?

Authorities fear a woman in western Pennsylvania who disappeared while looking for her cat may have been swallowed by a sinkhole caused by mine subsidence.
 
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Jury revisits key videos in NYC subway chokehold death trial

 

Judge considers first lawsuit to overturn Missouri’s near-total abortion ban

 

The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans

 

The latest

Weather hampers a search for 3 American and Canadian climbers missing on New Zealand’s highest peak

Jeff Bezos says he is ‘optimistic’ about a new Trump term and can help with cutting regulations

Austin endorses women in combat jobs and exhorts West Point cadets to defend the Constitution

Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first week

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A worker packages popsicles at an artisanal factory in Salcedo, Ecuador, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, amid a wave of power outages, triggered by a prolonged dry spell. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Power shortages in Ecuador are melting away the future of a small town’s ice-cream industry

Ice-cream production in this quiet Ecuadorian town began in the mid-20th century in a convent for Franciscan nuns.
 
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Are you a former SmileDirectClub customer? You might be eligible for a refund

 

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

 

Some of those Ocean Spray cranberries come from a bog in Massachusetts

 

AP Photography

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A history of martial law in South Korea in Associated Press photographs

 
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AP sports week in pictures: A gallery of game action, celebrations and more

 
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From campaigns to polls, the AP’s top photos from the 2024 election

 

World News

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South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law

South Korea’s opposition parties moved to impeach the president over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial law that drew heavily armed troops to encircle parliament.
 
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South Korean President Yoon’s martial law declaration raises questions over his political future

 
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Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says

 
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Romania’s surprise front-runner says he’s not pro-Russia. But Romania alleges he had Moscow’s help

 
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Biden says ‘Africa is the future’ as he pledges millions more on the last day of Angola visit

 

The Latest

Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from US prison after serving 25 years

Japan’s famous sake joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

Takeaways from Biden’s Africa trip: Pardon of son Hunter overshadows official business

Canadian police say they shot dead a suspect who stabbed 2 people in Vancouver

Entertainment

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This album cover image released by Atlantic Records shows Rosé's debut solo collection “rosie.” (Atlantic Records via AP)

Music Review: Blackpink K-pop star Rosé's debut solo album ‘Rosie’ is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy

Rosé, the nightingale of the massively popular Korean girl group Blackpink, has flown the nest and launched her first solo album “Rosie.”
 
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Lauren Mayberry steps out of the band Chvrches for a solo album that shows her influences

 

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform’s most-streamed artist

 

‘Anora,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ lead Spirit Award nominations

 

The Latest

ESPN will have content on Disney+ with dedicated section

New Jersey board OKs initial stage of $900-million-plus Netflix production facility at ex-Army base

Pete Hegseth’s mother says The New York Times made ‘threats’ by asking her to comment on a story

The roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition

Climate

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Global warming fills New England’s rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles

Cold-stunned sea turtles, sometimes near death, wash up on Cape Cod every fall and winter.
 
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EU pushes back deforestation law by a year after outcry from global producers

 
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Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

 
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Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake

 
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South Korean politician calls for investigation of biomass energy material imported from Indonesia

 

SPORTS

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LPGA and USGA to require players to be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty

 

  1. SEC and Big Ten powers lead the way on signing day as prospects finalize their college selections

  2. The CFP rankings — and ‘data points’ — have left Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina puzzled

  3. Juan Soto starting to eliminate teams from negotiations, agent Scott Boras says

BUSINESS

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Powell: Fed’s independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions

 

  1. Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair

  2. Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?

  3. White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

SCIENCE

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Muddy footprints suggest 2 species of early humans were neighbors in Kenya 1.5 million years ago

 

  1. Fossilized dinosaur feces and vomit help scientists reconstruct the creatures’ rise

  2. What is ‘lake-effect snow’? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

  3. Financial and community hurdles slow geothermal energy development in Southeast Asia

LIFESTYLE

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Is Secret Santa stressing you out? Here’s your holiday gift-exchange survival guide

 

  1. GivingTuesday estimates $3.6B was donated this year, an increase from 2023

  2. US senators grill airline officials about fees for seats and checked bags

  3. 2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals

Technology

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Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility

 

  1. OpenAI’s Sam Altman ‘not that worried’ about rival Elon Musk’s influence in the Trump administration

  2. Founder of failed crypto lending platform Celsius Network pleads guilty to fraud charges

  3. FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign

  4. AT&T sees earnings growth over next 3 years; eyes more than $40B in anticipated shareholder returns

Health

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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on medical treatments for transgender minors

 

  1. Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be

  2. Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus

  3. Lawsuit seeks to undo 15-week abortion ban that conflicts with expanded access in Arizona

Religion

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US military takes pride in religious diversity. Would things change if Pete Hegseth takes charge?

 

  1. Guehi to face no action after again defying rules by writing religious message on rainbow armband

  2. Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand

  3. Ex-New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping in sexual abuse case ahead of trial

Fact Check

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FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

 

  1. FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations

  2. FACT FOCUS: Election officials knock down Starlink vote rigging conspiracy theories

  3. FACT FOCUS: A multimillion vote gap between 2020 and 2024 fuels false election narratives

LATEST NEWS

Verhulst scores 21 against her former team and No. 11 Oklahoma women rally past No. 22 Louisville

Payton Verhulst scored 21 points against her former team, Raegan Beers had 11 points and 11 rebounds and No. 11 Oklahoma rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat 22nd-ranked Louisville 78-72 on Wednesday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge.
 

No. 25 Memphis, West Virginia to meet in Frisco Bowl on Dec. 17

No. 25 Memphis and West Virginia will meet for the first time in the Frisco Bowl. Bowl officials on Wednesday announced the matchup for the game scheduled for Dec. 17 in Frisco, Texas.
 

League upholds 3-game suspension for Houston LB Azeez Al-Shaair following hit on Trevor Lawrence

The NFL and the NFL players association are upholding Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension without pay for repeated violations of player safety rules.
 

76ers coach Nick Nurse says no plans to shut down oft-injured center Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sat out again Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic. There’s a chance the oft-injured center could play Friday when the Sixers again play the Magic.
 

Aaron Rodgers says it’s ‘ridiculous’ to think he needs the final 5 games to prove his value to Jets

Aaron Rodgers figures his football resume speaks for itself. So the New York Jets’ quarterback doesn’t feel the need to use the final stretch of this season to prove his value to the team and that he should be back next season.
 

Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton underwent season-ending knee surgery in Los Angeles. The team announced Melton had the procedure for a partially torn left anterior cruciate ligament that he injured Nov. 12 against Dallas.
 

College Football National Signings

Alabama




Alex Asparuhov, p, 6-3, 190, Fresno, Calif.

Michael Carroll, iol, 6-6, 315, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.
 

NFL Injury Report

NFL Injury Report

By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT: Player will not play; DOUBTFUL: Player is unlikely to play; QUESTIONABLE: Player is not certain to play; DNP: did not practice; LIMITED: limited participation; FULL: Full participation):
 

Man convicted of killing and dismembering 3 people in Texas is sentenced to death

A jury in Texas has sentenced a man for killing and dismembering three people whose bodies were found in a burning dumpster in Fort Worth in 2021.
 

Titans coach says WR Treylon Burks recently had surgery to fix partially torn ACL

Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan said Wednesday that wide receiver Treylon Burks, who has been on injured reserve since mid-October with an injured knee, recently had surgery to fix a partially torn ACL.
 

Unlikely battleground California plays key role -- again -- in setting US House’s political balance

Democrats and Republicans agreed on at least one thing before November’s election: California would play a central role in determining which party controls the U.S.
 

Bears interim coach Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on task at hand and not what his future holds

Thomas Brown insists he’s focused on the job at hand and not the one he might have down the line. His immediate task as the interim coach of the Chicago Bears is helping the team finish strong over the final five games, starting this weekend at San Francisco.
 

Texas, Georgia, Alabama top SEC and national recruiting rankings after early signings

Texas and Georgia are battling for recruiting supremacy before duking it out for a Southeastern Conference title. Alabama isn’t far behind.
 

Student arrested after allegedly bringing gun into Wisconsin high school

Police in Wisconsin arrested a 16-year-old student after he allegedly brought a gun to his high school.
 

Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecoming

Kirk Cousins is set for his return on Sunday to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018 through 2023. The homecoming comes as he is hearing speculation about his job security in Atlanta.
 

Georgia parents and teen indicted in fatal drunk driving accident

A teenager and two parents have been indicted in the death of a high school student who died in a drunk driving accident north of Atlanta in February.
 

Vandy QB Diego Pavia now waits as federal judge takes injunction request under advisement

A federal judge took Diego Pavia’s request for a limited preliminary injunction under advisement as the Vanderbilt quarterback seeks to play at least another season while his lawsuit against the NCAA plays out in court.
 

Vikings defense has had a big boost this season from the indefatigable Jonathan Greenard

Jonathan Greenard has made a major impact on Minnesota’s defense in his first season with the team after the Vikings made him a priority in free agency.
 

Tua Tagovailoa shoulders blame for Dolphins’ 5-7 start and addresses criticisms of team’s toughness

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards in 2023, and he has been just as sharp for much of this season.
 

Frankfurt follows Bayern with early exit from German Cup in 3-0 loss at Leipzig

The top two teams in the Bundesliga are out of the German Cup after Eintracht Frankfurt followed Bayern Munich with an early exit.
 

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.'s ‘serial killer mentality’ is serving him well amid bumpy patch

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. isn’t letting a rough stretch shake his confidence. Porter was penalized four times in a win over Cincinnati, mistakes that Porter says are correctable.
 

Days after Bove collapsed on same field, Fiorentina loses on penalties to Empoli in Italian Cup

With teammate Edoardo Bove watching from his hospital bed, Fiorentina was knocked out of the Italian Cup on penalties by Empoli.
 

Mbappé enduring ‘difficult moment’ as he misses another penalty kick and Madrid loses to Athletic

Kylian Mbappé has admitted that he is going through a difficult moment as he missed another penalty kick and Real Madrid lost ground to Barcelona in the Spanish league after a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao.
 

SnoCountry Mountain Reports

LEBANON, NH — (AP) Latest snow conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors.
 

Democrat Jerry Nadler steps aside from top Judiciary role, avoiding party fight

Rep. Jerry Nadler says that he will be stepping down as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee next year.
 

3 US Army soldiers arrested on human smuggling charges along the border with Mexico

A U.S. attorney in Texas says three U.S. Army soldiers have been arrested on human smuggling charges. U.S.
 

Underground voids from abandoned mines pose danger to people and property when land collapses

Swaths of Pennsylvania and many other states are honeycombed with old, unstable mines that can cause the earth to suddenly give way.
 

Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Class 4A

RankSchoolTotal Points
1.Gurnee Warren (5) (4-0)76
2.Homewood-Flossmoor (2) (4-0)67
3.Kenwood (2-0)63
4.Quincy (1) (3-0)62
5.Bolingbrook (3-1)55
5.Moline (1) (4-0)55
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Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Class 4A

RankSchoolTotal Points
1.Loyola (4) (5-0)40
2.Whitney Young (1-0)35
3.Lyons (5-0)27
4.St. Ignatius (5-0)25
5.Nazareth (4-1)23
6.Maine South (6-0)20
 

Miami scores big on signing day with the ACC’s top recruiting class

Miami may have missed out on the ACC championship game this year, but the Hurricanes locked up the top recruiting class in the Atlantic Coast Conference.