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The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port

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The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port

Democratic US Sen. Mark Warner launches bid for reelection

Democratic US Sen. Mark Warner launches bid for reelection

Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84

Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84

Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas

Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas

10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, ‘Hunger Games’ and reliving 2024

10 notable books of 2025: A posthumous memoir about Epstein, ‘Hunger Games’ and reliving 2024

US mass killings are down in 2025, but experts say it’s likely just a return to more typical levels

US mass killings are down in 2025, but experts say it’s likely just a return to more typical levels

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The growing exotic pet trade drives illegal sales online and a push for tighter rules

The growing exotic pet trade drives illegal sales online and a push for tighter rules

Gen Z and millennials embrace sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers

Gen Z and millennials embrace sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been released from a US federal prison, Bureau of Prisons tells AP

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been released from a US federal prison, Bureau of Prisons tells AP

Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line

Starbucks to pay $35M to NYC workers in settlement as ongoing strike draws pols to picket line

The Associated Press’ top photos of 2025 from the US

The Associated Press’ top photos of 2025 from the US

5 Financial To-Dos Before the End of 2025

5 Financial To-Dos Before the End of 2025

Today in History: December 2, first permanent artificial heart implanted

Photos capture West Bank olive harvest as villagers fear more violence by Israeli settlers

Photos capture West Bank olive harvest as villagers fear more violence by Israeli settlers

AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions

AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Powerball

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Powerball

Editorial Roundup: United States

Editorial Roundup: United States

Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee

Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee

Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules

Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules

Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week

Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week

‘It’s just heart wrenching’: Locals pay respects at makeshift memorial for fallen National Guard member

‘It’s just heart wrenching’: Locals pay respects at makeshift memorial for fallen National Guard member

Live updates: Admiral who ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug-carrying boat to brief lawmakers

Live updates: Admiral who ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug-carrying boat to brief lawmakers

A California family was about to cut the cake when gunfire erupted at a toddler’s birthday party

A California family was about to cut the cake when gunfire erupted at a toddler’s birthday party

White House says admiral ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful

White House says admiral ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful

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