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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shake hands during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russia’s Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to the Kremlin by an EU leader since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Destructive Cyclone Chido unearths a rift between locals and migrants in France’s Mayotte

Prominent Lebanese figure meets Syrian insurgent who led Assad’s ouster, seeking better relations

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

German authorities received tipoffs last year about the suspect in Christmas market attack

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The app for Bluesky is shown on a mobile phone, left, and on a laptop screen on June 2, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots

Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before

Ex-OpenAI engineer who raised legal concerns about the technology he helped build has died

Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it

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Palestinians pray over the bodies of the victims of an Israeli strike on a home late Saturday before the funeral outside the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. At least eight people were killed according to the hospital which received the bodies.(AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 22 as Vatican envoy visits Christians for pre-Christmas Mass

Palestinian medical officials say Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 22 people, including five children.

What Trump’s decision to wade into spending fight tells us about the next 4 years

In Assad’s hometown, few shared in his family’s fortune. They hope they won’t share in his downfall

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Lions seek to take early control of NFC North by beating Packers for 4th straight time

Justice Department targets eBay for alleged unlawful sales of pesticides and other toxins

Lahaina family finds cherished heirlooms and devastation in first home visit after deadly wildfire

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South Africa compares Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to conditions under apartheid at UN top court

Albania to close TikTok for a year blaming it for promoting violence among children

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Why are the Texas Rangers the only MLB team without a Pride Night?

The Texas Rangers are the only one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball that aren’t hosting Pride Night during a game in June as part of Pride Month. The Rangers say they are committed to making everyone feel welcome at all games.

Interstate 95 reopens less than two weeks after deadly collapse in Philadelphia

How the unconventional design of the Titan sub may have destined it for disaster

Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

5 teens were killed in a car that swerved off a road and sank in a Florida pond

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Today in History: May 1, Americans hear of bin Laden’s death

Today’s Highlight in History:

On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation.

The Moradi family sits for a portrait on a small boat in Band-i-Mir lake, one of the tourist attractions in the Bamiyan Valley region in Afghanistan, Saturday, June 17, 2023. The family traveled a long way from Helmand to spend a few days for their summer vacation. During their first stint in power from 1996 to 2001, the Taliban banned photography of humans and animals as contrary to the teachings of Islam. On Aug. 26, 2023 they banned all women from entering all national parks including Band-i-Mir, in a move that has triggered widespread condemnation.(AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

From an old-style Afghan camera, a new view of life under the Taliban emerges

Two years after US troops left, AP photographer Rodrigo Abd returned to Afghanistan with an idea: to use an old-style Afghan “box camera” to document how life has changed. This special project gives a unique and intimate window into life in Afghanistan since the withdrawal.

Juan Zuniga, a first-year deckhand on the Agnes Sabine, refuels the boat, Friday, June 23, 2023, in Kodiak, Alaska. For some young people who make the move to Alaska’s coasts, the industry is a way to make quick money, but not a forever job. “This is a pretty far place from where I live,” Zuniga said. “It’s a very big step out of my comfort zone.” (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

As climate change and high costs plague Alaska’s fisheries, fewer young people take up the trade

Young people are becoming a rare sight in the aging and shrinking commercial fishing industry. The high cost of entry for access rights and equipment and the increasing unpredictability of fish stocks due to human-caused climate change deters many people from starting a long term career in the field

Chelsea defender Reece James charged by the FA after alleged altercation with match official

Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies

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University of the People founder and Arizona State professor win Yidan Prize for education work

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Reich: Panthers QB Bryce Young on track to play Sunday vs Vikings after returning to practice

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US Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

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Uruguay wins at Rugby World Cup after 3 yellow cards for Namibia

Zach Davies cut by Arizona Diamondbacks, who recall Justin Martinéz

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Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

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‘Sonic 3' bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office

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Jalen Hurts ruled out of the Eagles’ game at the Commanders with a concussion

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Pickup truck driver killed by police after driving through Texas mall and injuring 5

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Ukrainian drones hit a Russian fuel depot for the second time this month

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Party City to close its stores as company files for bankruptcy

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Giant sloths and mastodons lived with humans for millennia in the Americas, new discoveries suggest

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What is a biblically accurate angel? And do you need one to top your Christmas tree?

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Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL in left knee

Orlando center Moritz Wagner will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, that news coming to the injury-riddled Magic one day after they pulled off one of the more improbable wins in franchise history.

Third baseman Urshela and Athletics finalize $2.15 million, 1-year contract

Third baseman Gio Urshela and the Athletics have finalized a $2.15 million, one-year contract. Urshela can earn an additional $450,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances.

New York City police investigate the death of a woman found on fire in subway car

New York City Police are investigating the death of a woman found ablaze inside a stationary subway train as a homicide. The unidentified woman was discovered on fire aboard the train around 7:30 a.m.

The aching Steelers still control their destiny in the AFC North. Their grasp, however, is slipping

The wiggle room the Pittsburgh Steelers once enjoyed atop the AFC North is gone. The Steelers have dropped two straight to fall to 10-5 after a 34-17 loss to Baltimore, which is now tied with Pittsburgh for the division lead.

Josh Jacobs re-emerging as one of the NFL’s elite RBs again in his first season with Packers

All Josh Jacobs needed was a change of scenery to regain his status as one of the NFL’s top running backs. Jacobs has bounced back in a big way with the Green Bay Packers after enduring the worst season of his career last year in Las Vegas.

Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid ends 2024 in 2nd place in Spanish league

Kylian Mbappé has added to his scoring streak with a beautiful goal 10 minutes into the match as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-2 to finish the year one point behind Spanish league leader Atletico Madrid.

Chiefs offense hitting its stride with return of wide receiver Marquise Brown from injury

The Chiefs offense is hitting its stride with the return of wide receiver Marquise Brown from a shoulder injury. He had five catches for 45 yards in a 27-19 victory over Houston on Saturday.

Champions Trophy host Pakistan confirms UAE as neutral venue for India’s games at cricket tournament

The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the United Arab Emirates as a neutral venue to host India’s games at next year’s Champions Trophy following a standoff between the two rivals.

Phillies acquire left-hander Jesús Luzardo from Marlins in exchange for prospects

The Phillies acquired left-hander Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the team announced. Miami received two prospects, outfielder Emaarion Boyd and infielder Starlyn Caba. Philadelphia also acquired catcher Paul McIntosh in the trade.

Secret passage that Florence’s Medici used to move safely reopens to public after 8-year renovation

For centuries, Florence’s 16th-century Vasari Corridor was only accessible to dukes and lords. Now, the raised passageway that connects the city’s Uffizi Galleries to the former residence of the powerful Medici family, has reopened to the public after an eight-year restoration project.

Russia’s Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader

Russia’s Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader.

Zach Ertz is playing for Commanders against the Eagles a week after being concussed

Zach Ertz is playing for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles a week after leaving their last game because of a concussion.

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Colombia’s ELN rebels announce Christmas truce

Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group has announced a unilateral truce to last until Jan. 3, the first since the previous ceasefire broke down in August.

A race is on to clean up shorelines off Crimea after tons of oil spills from damaged Russian ships

Cleanup continues in the Kerch Strait near Russian-occupied Crimea, a week after at least 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken Russian tankers.

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When 2025 arrives, so will the end of the amateur athlete in college sports

It is just about time to say goodbye, once and for all, to the amateur athlete in college sports. The final vestiges of that notion are expected to officially sputter out in 2025.

An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago. They’re still ticking

Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they tend to be elegant and stately. Visitors to Pennsylvania’s Capitol are drawn to its priceless artwork, polished marble and intricate carvings.

‘El Gordo’ lottery in Spain spreads Christmas riches worth $2.8 billion

Spaniards have been anticipating the arrival of “El Gordo” or “The Fat One” for weeks. That’s the name of the first prize in Spain’s hugely popular national Christmas lottery. This year’s total draw is worth 2.7 billion euros.

Rashford left out of Man United squad for third straight match

Marcus Rashford has been left out of the Manchester United squad for a third straight match ahead of Bournemouth’s visit in the Premier League.

Dybala gets Roma back on track in Serie A with 5-0 rout of Parma

Paulo Dybala scored twice and set up another goal to get Roma back on track in Serie A with a comfortable 5-0 win over Parma on Sunday.

Stokes to miss Champions League but Root back in England squad

England cricket star Ben Stokes has been left out of the squad for the Champions Trophy in February and March next year because of injury. Stokes is England’s test captain.

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza.

Parry wins Mauritius Open for 2nd European tour title

English golfer John Parry has overcome a five-stroke deficit in the final round to win the Mauritius Open and claim his second title on the European tour, 14 years after his first.

Lindsey Vonn took all of 20 seconds to regain her former speed in comeback race at age 40

Lindsey Vonn’s 2nd World Cup race back from retirement is canceled due to poor weather in St. Moritz

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President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and Jordan to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. (Oct. 17)