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Pope Leo summons world's cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern the church
A once-every-quarter-century celebration of Christianity is soon coming to a close. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in 6th round to win heavyweight fight
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in the 6th round to win the heavyweight fight.
Takeaways from the US Justice Department's initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports, Friday’s release by the Justice Department of files related to Jeffrey Epstein is a disappointment for many.
Hegseth announces operation to 'eliminate' Islamic State fighters in Syria after deaths of Americans
The U.S. wages an attack in Syria, payback for an attack in which US servicemembers were killed. The AP's Jennifer King reports.
Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a White House plan to lower drug prices.
Brown attack suspect died the two days before his body was found, autopsy finds
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the timeline for the alleged Brown University shooter.
Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Justice Department has started releasing its Jeffrey Epstein files.
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
A major league team has settled a lawsuit with the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs over his fatal overdose. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Stocks rise on Wall Street as AI stocks turn higher again
AI leads a surge on Wall Street.
Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point with Charlie Kirk's widow at the helm
At the Turning Point USA conference, conservative women find a home with Mrs. Erika Kirk at the helm. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.
Rubio fields questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at wide-ranging news conference
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held a marathon end-of-the-year news conference about foreign security topics around the globe.
The Latest: Justice Department faces deadline to release Epstein files
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Justice Department saying it will not release all its Jeffrey Epstein files today, which is the deadline set in law.
Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center has started work on adding Donald Trump’s name to the building. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Jury finds Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities has been convicted by a jury. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Stocks rise on Wall Street and pull toward weekly gains as AI stocks climb
U.S. stocks are climbing.
How sewage can be used to heat and cool buildings
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on putting wastewater to good use.
Ukrainian and Polish presidents show unity against Russia, address historical tensions
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed a massive aid package from the EU.
Justice Department faces deadline to release files on Epstein sex trafficking investigation
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Justice Department's deadline for releasing its Jeffrey Epstein files is today.
The latest in sports
A wild finish secures a playoff spot on Thursday Night Football, a wide receiver gets a new contract, a clutch basket seals a win in an NBA playoff rematch, Milwaukee’s hoops star downplays trade talks and a former NASCAR star dies in a plane crash. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Betting interest wanes as 1st round of College Football Playoff lacks excitement
The College Football Playoff hasn’t moved the needle as much as some in the sports gambling world were expecting. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Rams WR Puka Nacua apologizes for antisemitic gesture, adds more controversy after career game
A Los Angeles NFL star has apologizes for making an antisemitic gesture. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing found dead, officials say
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports police say a man suspected in the Brown University shooting has been found dead. ((opens with actuality.))
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
Seven people including a famous retired NASCAR driver are dead after a small plane crash north of Charlotte, N.C. The AP's Jennifer King reports.
Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an Arizona murder trial.
Dry needling is common around the NFL, and players aren't worried despite Watt's collapsed lung
Dry needling is common around the NFL, and players aren't worried despite T.J. Watt’s collapsed lung. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
WNBA players union authorizes negotiators to call a strike if needed during CBA talks
The WNBA players union has authorized its negotiators to call a strike if needed during CBA talks. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey
The Timberwolves have formalized a reunion with Kevin Garnett, and plan to retire his No. 21 jersey. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
In recorded message, Rob Reiner urges resiliency for Holocaust survivors at Hanukkah event
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a newly released Hanukkah message from the late actor-director Rob Reiner.
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump signing an executive order labeling marijuana a less dangerous drug.
House Democrats release more photos from Epstein's estate
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the release of more Jeffrey Epstein photos.
Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide
Stocks move higher.
Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
Rising country star Jelly Roll has been pardoned for his criminal record. The AP's Jennifer King has more.
Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump's hand-picked board has voted to change a vaunted performing arts center's name to the 'Trump-Kennedy Center.'
Prosecutor says 14 Minnesota programs are targeted for fraud and the state is swamped with crime
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota.
Multiple deaths reported in North Carolina crash of business jet connected to retired NASCAR driver
Officials are confirming there were multiple fatalities in a small plane crash north of Charlotte, N.C. The AP's Jennifer King reports.
Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on plans for a Kremlin envoy to meet with Trump administration officials in Florida this weekend on a plan for ending the war in Ukraine.
Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year
Mortgage rates tick downward. The AP's Alex Viega reports.
Along the Texas Coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on efforts to preserve the whooping crane in North America.
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Trump administration's sweeping new proposals to effectively eliminate gender-affirming care for minors.
India signs deal with Oman as it tries to counter US tariffs by accelerating free trade agreements
AP correspodent Karen Chammas reports on a deal between India and Oman as India tries to counter U.S. tariffs through free trade agreements with other nations.