Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza
Christmas celebrations are returning to Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank after two years of war in Gaza.
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying President Donald Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”
Messi and Inter Miami have completed their journey. They win the MLS Cup, topping Vancouver 3-1
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have won their first MLS Cup, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday.
Playoff posturing: James Madison roots for Duke, Alabama looks to take care of business
The James Madison Dukes are rooting for Duke. Tulane is riding a wave straight into the bigtime. Alabama needs to take care of business.
Michael Annett, who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR’s 3 national touring series, dies at 39
Michael Annett, a former racecar driver who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR’s three national touring series, has died. He was 39.
Detroit reflects on Mike Duggan’s tenure as his final days in the mayoral office near
Mike Duggan is stepping down as Detroit mayor at the end of the year after three terms in office. And the city he will leave behind is in better shape than the one he inherited in January 2014.
San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen
The San Diego city attorney’s office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history.
Sanctioned oil tanker is stranded off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast after suspected Ukrainian strike
Bulgarian maritime authorities have launched efforts to evacuate the crew of the oil tanker Kairos, stranded off the Black Sea port of Ahtopol.
Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting
Republicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as President Trump pushes for lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map.
Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church
An Atlanta church with a viral pastor has grown from less than 200 weekly churchgoers in 2023 to about 6,000 today.