Jonas Kaufmann cancels appearance on opening night of season at Milan’s La Scala
Tenor Jonas Kaufmann canceled his appearance in the new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” opening the season at Milan’s Teatro…
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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages
By Richard Roth and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate,…
Continue Reading From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options
AP Lifestyles Writer Hollywood to fashion, dogs to sports. Coffee table books are great options for holiday gifts. That’s especially true for…
Continue Reading Canadian Cabinet minister steps down as his claim of Indigenous identity is disputed
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his employment minister is leaving his post after weeks of…
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California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by…
Continue Reading Giraffes are up next on the endangered species list, US wildlife officials say
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The tallest animal in the world is in trouble. Giraffe populations are declining at such an alarming rate —…
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Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal take Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners
AP Baseball Writer Chris Sale was one of the ace left-handers Tarik Skubal idolized as a teenager. Now the two will be linked forever after winning…
Continue Reading Donor-advised fund assets top $250 billion, but report says gifts in and out of the funds are down
Chronicle of Philanthropy Total contributions to donor-advised funds dropped 21.7% in 2023, while grants made to charities from those funds declined…
Continue Reading Philadelphia’s mass transit system averts a strike by reaching a deal with its largest workers union
Associated Press Philadelphia’s mass transit system has reached a tentative contract deal with its largest workers union. The agreement announced…
Continue Reading Court says it’s ending dispute over Mississippi airport board but city officials disagree
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal appeals court says it is ending a dispute over whether the state or the city will control the…
Continue Reading What to know about Matthew Whitaker, Trump’s pick to be America’s ambassador to NATO
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has tapped former acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker as U.S. ambassador to NATO, set to make…
Continue Reading Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump’s Cabinet picks as red flags surface
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As senators prepare to consider President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet, they will likely be…
Continue Reading Dallas doctor gets 190 years for tampering with IV bags used in surgeries
DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas anesthesiologist has been sentenced to 190 years in prison for injecting a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into bags of…
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‘Bomb cyclone’ brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — What was expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest U.S. in decades arrived Tuesday evening,…
Continue Reading Ex-student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 University of Virginia football players in 2022
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A former University of Virginia student has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting three football players and…
Continue Reading Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
AP Tennis Writer MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini has capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first…
Continue Reading Texas offers Trump land on US-Mexico border for potential mass deportations
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Texas is offering a parcel of rural ranchland along the U.S.-Mexico border to use as a staging area for…
Continue Reading Small, luxury foods are great as stocking stuffers or other gifts. Ideas for under $50
Associated Press If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your holiday gifting opportunities are vast and deep. There are authentic…
Continue Reading US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump’s vow to undo Biden’s AI policy overshadows their work
AP Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden’s signature artificial…
Continue Reading 10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers
AP Music Writer Music fans should be easy to shop for this holiday season, right? Wrong! What do you pick up for the friend who knew about that…
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