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OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ AND JULIE WATSON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

Crews near Lake Tahoe rescued six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour group remained missing.
9 months ago
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KIMBERLEE KRUESI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.
9 months ago
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SOPHIA TAREEN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades, died Tuesday. He was 84.
9 months ago
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BOB THOMAS, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.
9 months ago
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Associated Press

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open.
9 months ago
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STEPHEN WHYNO, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.S. beats Germany to stay unbeaten at the Olympics, but Canada is the top seed

Matthew Tkachuk insists he and his U.S. teammates were only focused on beating Germany in their preliminary round finale.
9 months ago
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WILL GRAVES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gold medalist and Western WA University alum Breezy Johnson’s latest Olympic bling? A sapphire engagement ring

After taking home Team USA’s first medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games, Breezy Johnson left Tofane with something precious: an engagement ring.
9 months ago
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JIM MORRIS and ROB GILLIES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shooter in British Columbia, Canada, killed 9 people at a school and home, police say

A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home.
9 months ago
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JOSH DUBOW, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

History awaits: Will the Super Bowl finally see a punt return touchdown?

No one has ever returned a punt for a score in the Super Bowl, which might come to an end this year in a game with two of the league’s most dynamic returners.
9 months ago
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ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amazon misses 4Q profit estimates despite better-than expected growth in cloud computing business

Amazon sales surged 14% during the fourth quarter, helped by strong holiday spending and a better-than-expected growth in its prominent cloud computing unit.
9 months ago
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JACQUES BILLEAUD, SEJAL GOVINDARAO, AND MIKE BALSAMO, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother

Investigators found signs of forced entry at the home of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother as the host asked for prayers to help bring her back.
9 months ago
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Associated Press

Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota

The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants.
9 months ago
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MARK KENNEDY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bad Bunny makes history, Bruno Mars shines and a near-naked Justin Bieber highlights Grammys moments

Bad Bunny had made Grammys history by winning album of the year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” the first time a Spanish-language album took home the top prize.
9 months ago
Jeffrey Epstein files...

Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful

Newly released files expose Jeffrey Epstein's communications with affluent figures, shedding light on his extensive influence.
9 months ago
U.S. capitol government shutdown...

Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash

The Senate is set to approve government funding, securing operations through September after a bipartisan agreement.
9 months ago
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ANDREW DALTON and JOCELYN NOVECK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71

Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from “Home Alone” to “Schitt’s Creek” — died Friday at 71.
9 months ago
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Associated Press

Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

The Justice Department said Friday that it was releasing many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.
9 months ago
Luigi Mangione death penalty...
MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione

Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday.
9 months ago
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Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’

Cooperation needed for possible reduction of enforcement in Minnesota by the Trump administration. Key insights for local officials.
9 months ago
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BRIDGET BROWN, MICHAEL WARREN, AND CURTIS YEE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trump hosts Cabinet meeting as Democrats threaten partial government shutdown

Washington Senator Maria Cantwell is one of a group of lawmakers who are refusing to vote for a spending package if DHS funding is included.
9 months ago
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MICHAEL BIESECKER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his death

Alex Pretti was forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed.
9 months ago
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Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong quarterly sales at Starbucks

Strong first-quarter sales for Starbucks driven by festive drinks and a trending bear cup, boosting overall fiscal performance.
9 months ago
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SEUNG MIN KIM, MIKE CATALINI, AND STEVE KARNOWSKI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress

Two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti over the weekend in Minneapolis.
9 months ago
Ilhan Omar minneapolis attack...
LAURA BARGFELD AND HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hall

A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground Tuesday during a town hall she was hosting in Minneapolis.
10 months ago