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A man rides a bicycle past Christmas decorations on a street in Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

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

Nigerian police say the death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events has increased from 13 to 32. Many of the victims collapsed during a crowd surge as people grew desperate for food items.

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

Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office

Winter is hitting Gaza and many Palestinians have little protection from the cold

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

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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.

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

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

Ireland embraced data centers that the AI boom needs. Now they’re consuming too much of its energy

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A fighter jet maneuvers on the deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea, June 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)

Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent ‘friendly fire’ incident, US military says

The U.S. military says two U.S. Navy pilots have been shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident. Both pilots were recovered alive, with one suffering minor injuries in the incident on Sunday.

As flooding becomes a yearly disaster in South Sudan, thousands survive on the edge of a canal

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at 65

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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

Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech

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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

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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

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

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Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP

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After shooting, Wisconsin school and church lean into Christmas message for comfort

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Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russian territory, hundreds of miles from the front line

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Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

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

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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.

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

Cyclone Chido not only ravaged Mayotte’s fragile infrastructure but also laid bare deep-seated tensions between the island’s residents and its large migrant population.

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

Ukrainian drones have struck a major Russian oil terminal for the second time in just over a week, according to the Russian local governor, as part of a “massive” cross-border attack on fuel and energy facilities that Kyiv says supply Moscow’s military.

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 to resume her comeback in St. Anton in January after St. Moritz race canceled

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

Prominent Lebanese figure visits Syria, hoping for a post-Assad reset in troubled relations

A prominent Lebanese politician has met with the insurgent who led the overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad and both expressing hope for a new era in relations between their countries.

Odermatt back to his best to clinch back-to-back World Cup victories

Marco Odermatt is back to his imperious best. The Swiss standout followed up his first win in Val Gardena in Saturday’s downhill by winning a World Cup giant slalom as he continued to dominate the Gran Risa.

4 dead in Turkish ambulance helicopter crash

An ambulance helicopter has crashed in southwestern Turkey, killing all four people on board. Two pilots, one doctor and one health care worker were taking off Sunday morning from the city of Mugla on their way to pick up a patient in the neighboring province of Antalya.

Death toll from stampedes at 2 Christmas charity events in Nigeria rises to 32, police say

Death toll from stampedes at 2 Christmas charity events in Nigeria rises to 32, police say.

Tillmon leads Prairie View A&M against Rice after 24-point game

Prairie View A&M faces the Rice Owls after Jordan Tillmon scored 24 points in the Panthers’ 111-75 loss to the UCLA Bruins. The teams play Sunday for the first time this season.

Saint Mary’s (CA) takes home win streak into matchup with Utah State

Saint Mary’s (CA) will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Gaels play Utah State. The teams square off Sunday for the first time this season.

UAB hosts Gaines-Wyatt and Alcorn State

Alcorn State faces the UAB Blazers after Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt scored 21 points in the Braves’ 77-75 loss to the Rice Owls. Sunday’s matchup is the first of the season for the squads.

No. 3 Iowa State hosts Morgan State after Thomas’ 27-point game

Morgan State visits the No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones after Will Thomas scored 27 points in the Bears’ 86-76 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels. The teams meet Sunday for the first time this season.

Charleston (SC) Cougars square off against the Oregon State Beavers

The Charleston (SC) Cougars play the Oregon State Beavers at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sunday’s matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

LSU puts home win streak on the line against New Orleans

LSU is looking to extend its four-game home win streak with a victory against New Orleans. The teams square off Sunday for the first time this season.

Stonehill hosts McComb and New Hampshire

New Hampshire faces the Stonehill Skyhawks after Anthony McComb III scored 21 points in the Wildcats’ 72-62 loss to the Harvard Crimson. The teams play Sunday for the first time this season.

Notre Dame hosts Le Moyne following Dancier’s 20-point showing

Le Moyne visits the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after AJ Dancier scored 20 points in the Dolphins’ 80-76 win over the Dartmouth Big Green. Sunday’s meeting is the first of the season between the teams.

Murray State takes on Nebraska

The Murray State Racers take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The teams square off Sunday for the first time this season.

Hawaii hosts Graves and Charlotte

Charlotte visits the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors after Nik Graves scored 20 points in the 49ers’ 75-70 win over the West Georgia Wolves. The teams square off Sunday for the first time this season.

Oral Roberts plays Oklahoma State on 6-game road slide

Oral Roberts looks to stop its six-game road skid with a victory against Oklahoma State. Sunday’s matchup is the first this season between the teams.

Mercyhurst visits West Virginia following Small’s 27-point game

West Virginia hosts the Mercyhurst Lakers after Javon Small scored 27 points in West Virginia’s 84-61 victory against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. The teams meet Sunday for the first time this season.

North Dakota State faces CSU Bakersfield, seeks 6th straight home win

North Dakota State enters a matchup with CSU Bakersfield after winning five straight home games. Monday’s game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Roadrunners won the previous matchup 86-81.

Okereke leads Cornell against Illinois State after 24-point game

Cornell takes on the Illinois State Redbirds after AK Okereke scored 24 points in Cornell’s 88-80 win against the California Golden Bears. Sunday’s matchup is the first this season for the teams.

Montana State takes on TCU following Walker’s 31-point performance

Montana State takes on the TCU Horned Frogs after Brandon Walker scored 31 points in the Bobcats’ 83-80 loss to the UC Riverside Highlanders. The teams play Sunday for the first time this season.

Towson hosts Bryant after Tejada’s 30-point outing

Towson takes on the Bryant Bulldogs after Tyler Tejada scored 30 points in Towson’s 68-67 loss to the Robert Morris Colonials. Sunday’s matchup is the first of the season for the two squads.

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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)