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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was one of many Republicans who voiced opposition to the Trump administration’s proposed Russian-Ukraine peace plan, which U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted to the press was “authored” by the U.S. even as U.S. …

MADISON, Wis. — The search for a missing Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate more than a decade ago to please horror character Slender Man ended Sunday night when police discovered her sleeping outside an Illinois truck stop. …

Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo went all in on “local control” during a recent meeting, pledging future City Council hearings — and even possible litigation — over the latest bill from Sacramento to build affordable housing near transit hubs. Gordo suggested …

By CALEIGH WELLS, Associated Press The pollution from food is sneaky. Because the apple sitting on your kitchen counter isn’t really causing any harm. But chances are good that you didn’t pick it from a tree in your backyard. It …

By LEAH WILLINGHAM, Associated Press BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — For the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning. He tells himself he won’t start tomorrow the same way, but he usually does. …

Ready for some holiday cheer? Believe it or not, there is something free to do in Beverly Hills. Climb aboard the Jolly Trolley at the corner of Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way, and head out to view holiday decorations, then …

By MATT BROWN, Associated Press In a packed room at library in a downtown Boston, Rep. Ayanna Pressley posed a blunt question: Why are Black women, who have some of the highest labor force participation rates in the country, now …

People would have ‘no right’ to juries (Picture: Getty Images) Juries could be scrapped for all but the most serious crimes under new plans being considered by the Justice Secretary. David Lammy has reportedly written a memo to ministers and …

We all made mistakes at 13, we should focus on the mistakes Farage is continuing to make (Picture: James Manning/PA Wire) No matter who you are, no matter how progressive your politics, you have to concede – none of us …

The couple were parked in Tor Tre Teste, a park in the eastern part of Rome(Picture: Google) Three people have been arrested after a gang held down a man and forced him to watch as they raped his 18-year-old fiancée …

The ‘digital afterlife’ might now be within reach as a company works to make AI that imitates the personalities of departed loved ones (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A tech CEO has said the AI world means what is real and what …

SANTA CLARA – Safety Ji’Ayir Brown read Bryce Young’s young eyes and intercepted two passes in Monday night’s 49ers victory. Then Brown read the room, that being Levi’s Stadium’s auditorium during his post-win press conference. Standing at the podium after …

Again this year, restaurants are sweetening the deal for customers who purchase gift cards for those on their holiday lists. Both the recipient and you will benefit. Here’s a roundup. Note that most bonus cards are not redeemable the day …

Thanksgiving — this year on Thursday, Nov. 27 — is a day of widespread closures. Government offices, banks, the Postal Service and most stores and other businesses are closed; supermarkets are usually open, but with reduced hours. The following day …

Alex Singleton hoped for the fast track. He appears to be on it. The Broncos inside linebacker has been cleared to return to practice this week, sources told The Denver Post, meaning he’s likely to be on the field just …

By Nada Hassanein, Stateline.org Homicide rates among pregnant women increase with the rate of firearm ownership, according to a state-by-state study published this week in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. Related Articles More people are addicted to marijuana, but …

California’s 2026 gubernatorial race continues to evolve with candidates jumping in and leaving. While the Republican field has remained stable with pundit Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, it’s clear the Democrats are trying to find anyone else …

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation. Related Articles California renters can save $3,331 monthly vs. owning, by …

The only thing worrying Ontario resident Robin Green about her Thanksgiving holiday travel is the turkey meal that she’ll get dished up on a Caribbean cruise. “I won’t miss cooking, but I’ll miss eating home cooking,” said Green, who made …

Wonder why California homebuying runs at generational lows? Here’s one undervalued factor: Renting appears to be a significant bargain – even if it’s also expensive. Zillow has brought ownership expenses to the housing spotlight in a study of what it …