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National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attack
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports, after a deadly attack on last year's celebrations, the National Guard will patrol New Orleans this New Year's. ((opens with actuality))
US military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the U.S. military has carried out another strike on an alleged drug boat, as President Trump says they've also "hit" a South American port.
Trump warns Iran against reconstituting nuclear program as he welcomes Israel's Netanyahu for talks
President Trump weighed in on Iran and ceasefire talks with Hamas as Israel's prime minister paid him a visit.
Best women's programs during poll era? UConn, Tennessee head all-time Top 25 with some surprises
US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports, President Trump spoke with the Russian leader Monday about his latest talks with Ukraine's leader.
Tiger Woods turns 50. It's the one time golf's greats can relate to him
One of golf’s greatest players is about to reach the half-century mark. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down
Stocks stumble to close out the year.
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is 'stable' after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
One of boxing’s most prominent stars was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Trump says the US 'hit' a facility along shore where he says alleged drug boats 'load up'
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports President Trump has been talking about a strike by U.S. forces in South America.
US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'
AP correspondent Ed Donahue has the latest on U.S. contributions to U.N. humanitarian aid.
Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey kills both pilots
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a midair helicopter crash in New Jersey Sunday kills both pilots.
Winter storm brings blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a powerful winter storm moving northeast, bringing snow, ice, rain, and strong winds.
Stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down
U.S. Stocks slipped in morning trading on Wall Street.
US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on possible security guarantees for Ukraine.
Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after US, Japan tensions
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on Chinese military drills near Taiwan.
Official says 6 Islamic State militants, 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Turkey faces Islamic State attacks.
Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Cambodia and Thailand officials are meeting in China to help ease a serious border dispute.
US pledges $2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to 'adapt or die'
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on U.S. funding for UN Aid programs.
Sunday roundup of sports
New England clinches its division and keeps AFC No. 1 seed hopes alive, Seattle and San Francisco inch closer to NFC’s top seed, an Arizona pass catcher sets an NFL record, a pair of suspensions are handed out by the NBA, another win for an American skiing star and the latest “Battle of the Sexes” in tennis. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest 'Battle of the Sexes' in tennis
A former Wimbledon finalist has beaten the top-ranked women’s tennis player in the latest “Battle of the Sexes” in Dubai. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
One person is dead and another is injured in midair helicopter crash in New Jersey, officials say
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a deadly helicopter crash in New Jersey.
A winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel.
Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on continued weather challenges faced by displaced Palestinians.
New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the New York City subway ends its MetroCard era.
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
AP correspondent Luke Garratt reports on the death of actor Brigitte Bardot.
Installation of new 2026 Waterford Crystals on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the installation of new 2026 Waterford Crystals on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball.
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Russia attacks Kyiv, killing one and wounding several others ahead of Ukraine-US talks.
Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia.
6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Taiwan
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Taiwan.
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died.
Hundreds mourn in Syria's Homs after deadly mosque bombing
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on funerals for those killed in Friday’s mosque attack in Syria.
Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the wintry weather dumping snow in parts of the Northeast and affecting holiday travel.
African regional bodies reject recognition of Somaliland by Israel
The African Union is rejecting Israel’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a group of deported Venezuelan migrant men.
Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham to replace disgraced coach Sherrone Moore, AP sources say
A prominent college football program has hired a new coach after a scandal. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
California's intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mud
After a solid drenching over Christmas, one California town is picking up the pieces. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a member of the band The Cure has died.
California's intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mud
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a soggy Christmas cleanup for Southern California.
Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 8 dead and 18 wounded
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a bombing at a mosque in Syria.
Trump's talks with Zelenskyy to address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’ll be meeting with President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss ending the war with Russia.
