AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The sports movie, like any genre, can easily fall victim to overly familiar story beats. An underdog challenger. A big match. You know how the rest goes. But a trio of new movies brings some original moves, and a few curveballs, to a genre where tried-and-true formula often
Continue ReadingBy Abeer Salman and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — A Palestinian grandfather in Gaza whose tribute to his slain granddaughter went viral last year was killed by Israeli fire on Monday, his family and a hospital said. Khaled Nabhan drew global attention in a widely shared social media video of his moment of grief in
Continue ReadingBy Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Twelve people have been found dead at a ski resort in the former Soviet country of Georgia, police said. The bodies of 11 Indian nationals and one Georgian citizen were discovered on the second floor above an Indian restaurant in Gudauri, the largest ski resort in the country, local
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son to announce plans by the Japanese company to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years. Trump announced the planned investment Monday at his Mar-a-Lago resort with Son at his side, along with Howard Lutnick, head
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities say gunmen have killed the mayor of a small Mexican town along with three other people in a highway attack on their vehicle. The federal public safety department said the killings occurred late Sunday in the northern state of San Luis Potosi. Authorities said the possible motive in the attack
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has turned back an appeal from Peter Navarro, the former Trump White House official who is set to return in his second term after serving prison time on contempt of Congress charges. The appeal comes after the Justice Department sued Navarro, saying he had presidential records on
Continue ReadingMOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s state media say an estimated 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil has spilled into the Kerch Strait after two Russian ships were seriously damaged by stormy weather. The two ships, the Volgoneft 239 and the Volgoneft 212, were transporting roughly 9,200 tons of mazut, a heavy, low-quality oil product. Social media
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing the biggest test of his political career following the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long one of his most powerful and loyal ministers. Monday’s move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years can stay on as
Continue ReadingBy Victoria Butenko, Maria Kostenko, Tim Lister and Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine said on Monday that North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops suffered heavy losses during fighting at the weekend in the Russian region of Kursk. North Korean units that arrived in Kursk last month were involved in assaults at the weekend
Continue ReadingBy Rob Picheta, CNN London (CNN) — An alleged Chinese spy who forged a close relationship with Prince Andrew has been identified by a British court, the latest twist in a case that has shone a light on Beijing’s influence inside Britain’s institutions. The man, Yang Tengbo, was identified after a judge ruled his anonymity
Continue ReadingAssociated Press In the past few months United Nations-sponsored negotiations to tackle climate change, plastic pollution, loss of global species and a growing number of deserts have either outright failed or come out with limited outcomes that didn’t address the scale of the problems. Experts called multilateral environmentalism broken because of a cumbersome consensus process,
Continue ReadingBy Kate Sullivan and Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son announced Monday morning at Mar-a-Lago that the company is expected to invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years with a goal of creating 100,000 new jobs, according to two people familiar with the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A career woman from the big city gets stranded in a quaint town just before Christmas but somehow finds love on the holiday with a prince in disguise … or a high school crush … or a widowed father. Sounds like a plot line from a Hallmark Channel holiday movie?
Continue ReadingAP Golf Writer Americans will be getting paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time. The PGA of America is announcing a new plan that gives each of the 12 players a $200,000 stipend. They also are awarded $300,000 to give to a charity of their choice. The $500,000 allocation is up
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is inviting the community to join them in “The Longest Night” Homeless Memorial Service on December 19. The service will honor lives lost to homelessness The special event observes Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which is on the 21st. Recognized annually on the “longest night of the year,” this solemn day
Continue ReadingBy Nadeen Ebrahim and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s departure from the country was unplanned, according to a statement posted Monday on the Syrian Presidency Telegram account, purporting to be from Assad. The statement claims Assad moved to Russia’s airbase in Syria’s Hmeimim on the morning of Sunday, December 8,
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine. Two top North Korean defense officials, a military unit blamed for an attack on a Kyiv children’s hospital and the heads of companies in the energy sector have been targeted. Measures have also been imposed
Continue ReadingAP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kane Brown is in his new home studio just outside Nashville, preparing to have the first sit-down conversation about his fourth studio album, “The High Road.” It’s a fitting title, because pounding the pavement is something he’s more than familiar with. A few short days ago, he was
Continue ReadingAP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kane Brown is in his new home studio just outside Nashville, preparing to have the first sit-down conversation about his fourth studio album, “The High Road.” It’s a fitting title, because pounding the pavement is something he’s more than familiar with. A few short days ago, he was
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police say that 17 alleged members and associates of an armed criminal gang involved in producing and distributing counterfeit alcoholic drinks have been arrested following raids across Athens. Police said Monday that the operation uncovered an abandoned building and apartments used for storage. Officers seized more than 2,000 liters or
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