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Homeless people who died on US streets are increasingly remembered at winter solstice gatherings 12/20/2023 09:03pm • PHOENIX (AP) — With his gap-tooth smile, hip-hop routines and volunteer work for a food charity, Roosevelt White III was well known in the downtown Phoenix tent city known as “The Zone.” But like many homeless people, White suffered from diabetes and cardiovascular disease. He died unexpect NYC Council approves bill banning solitary confinement in city jails 12/20/2023 08:54pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Over the objections of Mayor Eric Adams, New York City lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday meant to ban solitary confinement in the city’s jails. Adams, a Democrat, had urged the City Council to reject the bill, arguing it will make jails more dangerous for both inmates and st North Korea's Kim again threatens use of nukes as he praises troops for long-range missile launch 12/20/2023 08:28pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country has a policy of not hesitating to launch a nuclear strike on its rivals if provoked, as he praised troops involved in its recent intercontinental ballistic missile test, state media reported Thursday. Since adopting an esc Israel uncovers major Hamas command center in Gaza City as cease-fire talks gain momentum 12/20/2023 07:34pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Wednesday said it had uncovered a major Hamas command center in the heart of Gaza City, inflicting what it described as a serious blow to the Islamic militant group as pressure grows on Israel to scale back its devastating military offensive in the coastal Best Diet Plans for Women 12/20/2023 07:00pm • If you're looking for a weight loss plan, it can be overwhelming with all the choices available. It is tough to decipher which is a legitimate, science-backed program that is in line with safety guidelines and will provide you with all the nutrients your body needs. Quick weight loss plans are anoth Live updates | Israel bombs Gaza and unveils tunnel complex as hostage negotiations gain momentum 12/20/2023 06:58pm • At least 46 people were killed and more than 100 wounded early Wednesday after Israel bombarded the urban Jabaliya refugee camp near Gaza City, according to Munir al-Bursh, a senior official in the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza. The Israeli military said its troops have located “ a vast tunnel US senator's son faces new charges in crash that killed North Dakota sheriff's deputy 12/20/2023 06:38pm • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer's 42-year-old son is facing additional charges in connection with the pursuit and crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff's deputy this month. Ian Cramer, who is in jail, is now also accused of theft, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment for all The Constitution's insurrection clause threatens Trump's campaign. Here is how that is playing out 12/20/2023 06:05pm • DENVER (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's bid to win back the White House is now threatened by two sentences added to the U.S. Constitution 155 years ago. The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday barred Trump from the state's ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits anyone wh From AI and inflation to Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, the business stories that dominated 2023 12/20/2023 05:57pm • The tide turned against inflation. Artificial intelligence went mainstream — for good or ill. Labor unions capitalized on their growing might to win more generous pay and benefits. Elon Musk renamed and rebranded the social media platform Twitter, removed guardrails against phony or obscene posts Congo's presidential vote is extended as delays and smudged ballots lead to fears about credibility 12/20/2023 05:47pm • KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Lengthy delays at the polls forced officials on Wednesday to extend voting in Congo's presidential election as many residents in the mineral-rich West African nation struggled to cast ballots because of steep logistical and security challenges, raising concerns about the int President Biden denounces Trump as 'doubling down' on support for insurrection 12/20/2023 05:45pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — President Joe Biden said it's “self-evident” that Donald Trump is an insurrectionist for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss but stopped short of commenting on a Colorado legal case that would bar him from the state's ballot. The Democratic president made the comments ab Biden tackles Trump and touts economic progress in Milwaukee visit 12/20/2023 05:41pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — President Joe Biden touted his administration's support for minority-owned businesses and the replacement of lead pipes during a visit here on Wednesday while also swiping at Donald Trump's rhetoric toward migrants and his ongoing lies about his election loss. The trip showed how Legalized sports betting continued to grow in 2023, though some significant states remain resistant 12/20/2023 05:21pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Legalized sports betting continued its expansion this year while also factoring into scandals in college athletics and suspensions in the NFL for players who violated the league's gambling policy. Six states either passed legislation to legalize sports wagering or allowed sportsbo Chemical leak at Tennessee cheese factory La Quesera Mexicana sends 29 workers to the hospital 12/20/2023 04:03pm • GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Twenty-nine workers at a Tennessee cheese factory were sent to the hospital on Wednesday morning after a leak of anhydrous ammonia, Greeneville City Manager Todd Smith said at a news conference. The Greeneville Fire Department was first called to La Quesera Mexicana at 7: Hospital that initially treated Irvo Otieno failed to meet care standards, investigation finds 12/20/2023 01:47pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The hospital that initially treated a man who later died while being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital failed to meet care standards while he was in a mental health crisis, a state investigation found. The state Department of Health led the investigation of Parham