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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker is says is helping Venezuela skirt sanctions.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on the next Powerball drawing.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Justice Department’s decision to release just a small fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports multiple gunmen open fire at a South African pub, killing 9 and wounding 10.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on an employee at the French president’s residence, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in tableware.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on continued talks on ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on winter solstice celebrations.

Israel is pushing ahead with construction in the Palestinian occupied West Bank. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports NORAD continues a decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on continued talks to end Russia’s war with Ukraine.

A once-every-quarter-century celebration of Christianity is soon coming to a close. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in the 6th round to win the heavyweight fight.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports, Friday’s release by the Justice Department of files related to Jeffrey Epstein is a disappointment for many.

The U.S. wages an attack in Syria, payback for an attack in which US servicemembers were killed. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a White House plan to lower drug prices.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the timeline for the alleged Brown University shooter.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Justice Department has started releasing its Jeffrey Epstein files.

A major league team has settled a lawsuit with the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs over his fatal overdose. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

AI leads a surge on Wall Street.

At the Turning Point USA conference, conservative women find a home with Mrs. Erika Kirk at the helm. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

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.

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.

The Kennedy Center has started work on adding Donald Trump’s name to the building. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities has been convicted by a jury. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

U.S. stocks are climbing.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on putting wastewater to good use.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed a massive aid package from the EU.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Justice Department's deadline for releasing its Jeffrey Epstein files is today.

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.

The College Football Playoff hasn’t moved the needle as much as some in the sports gambling world were expecting. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A Los Angeles NFL star has apologizes for making an antisemitic gesture. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports police say a man suspected in the Brown University shooting has been found dead. ((opens with actuality.))

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.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an Arizona murder trial.

Dry needling is common around the NFL, and players aren't worried despite T.J. Watt’s collapsed lung. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The WNBA players union has authorized its negotiators to call a strike if needed during CBA talks. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The Timberwolves have formalized a reunion with Kevin Garnett, and plan to retire his No. 21 jersey. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a newly released Hanukkah message from the late actor-director Rob Reiner.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump signing an executive order labeling marijuana a less dangerous drug.