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Month: December 2023

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into sea in resumption of weapons launches

By HYUNG-JIN KIM and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea Monday in a resumption of its high-profile weapons testing activities, its neighbors said, as the North vows strong responses against U.S. and South Korean moves to boost their nuclear deterrence plans. South

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White House and Senate negotiators race to reach a border deal, with Ukraine aid on the line

By Priscilla Alvarez, Betsy Klein and Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Democrats and Republicans will not be able to strike a deal on US southern border policy changes this year, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday, following weeks of negotiations over tying tighter immigration restrictions to supplemental funding for Ukraine and Israel. Republicans, Graham said during an appearance

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White House and Senate negotiators race to reach a border deal, with Ukraine aid on the line

CNN, POOL, CBS’ “FACE THE NATION”, NBC’S “MEET THE PRESS” By Priscilla Alvarez, Betsy Klein and Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Democrats and Republicans will not be able to strike a deal on US southern border policy changes this year, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday, following weeks of negotiations over tying tighter immigration restrictions to supplemental funding

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Rain expected by midweek

Spotty showers are possible in the mountains and for areas west of the valley today, but chances for rain will increase as the week goes on. Locally, a few spotty showers could arrive as soon as Tuesday. A second system arrives late Wednesday and chances for rain locally increase substantially. Rain should taper as we

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North Korea fires suspected long-range ballistic missile into sea in resumption of weapons launches

By HYUNG-JIN KIM and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a suspected long-range ballistic missile into the sea Monday in a resumption of its weapons testing activities, its neighbors said, as the North vows retaliatory steps against U.S. and South Korean moves to boost their nuclear deterrence plans. South

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Storm drenches Florida and causes floods in South Carolina as it moves up East Coast

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — An intense late-year storm barreled up the East Coast on Sunday with heavy rains and strong winds that shattered rainfall records, forced water rescues from flooded streets and washed out holiday celebrations. Authorities rescued dozens of motorists stranded by floodwaters in South Carolina’s waterfront community of Georgetown, Georgetown County spokesperson Jackie

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Matthew Stafford throws 2 TD passes, Rams rise in NFC playoff race with 28-20 win over Commanders

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — On the second play of the second half, Cooper Kupp found himself running completely alone down the Commanders’ sideline behind their NFL-worst pass defense. Matthew Stafford still nearly overthrew his wide-open target, but Kupp made a fingertip catch to score the key touchdown Sunday for

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Prolific Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt dies, aged 88

By Melissa Alonso and Susannah Cullinane, CNN (CNN) — Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt—a prolific artist whose public art explored civil rights—died Saturday aged 88, according to his official website. Hunt “passed away peacefully… at his home,” an obituary on the site said. No cause of death was given. Hunt’s “prolific art career spanned nearly seven decades,” according to his obituary,

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