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Theft of Roman statues from Syria’s main museum believed to be the work of an individual 11/12/2025 09:44pm • DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Investigators believe that the theft of several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era from Syria’s national museum was likely the work of an individual, not an organized gang, officials said Wednesday. The National Museum of Damascus was closed after the heist was d In Japan's Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms 11/12/2025 09:40pm • AZUMINO, Japan (AP) — In the foothills of Japan’s Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys. Wearing bright orange vests, the humans ring bells, blow whistles and strike rocks and trees with walking sticks as they weave through bamboo and brush. Using GPS trackers, they follow the monkeys' move By the Numbers: The government shutdown's toll on air travel in the US 11/12/2025 09:39pm • America’s aviation system is straining under the weight of the longest government shutdown on record: thousands of flight cancellations, long delays at major airports and frustrated travelers nationwide. In an unprecedented move, the Federal Aviation Administration last week ordered airlines to sc Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks 11/12/2025 09:33pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian army overran three settlements in the southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, Kyiv’s top military commander said Wednesday, as Moscow’s forces expand their efforts to capture more Ukrainian territory. Dense fog enabled Russian troops to infiltrate Ukrainian po Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu in corruption case, sparking concerns over US influence 11/12/2025 09:25pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a letter to Israel's president asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a long-running corruption trial that has bitterly divided the country. It was the latest attempt by Trump to intervene in the case on behalf of Ne Cowboys' hearts heavy after the death of Marshawn Kneeland, coach Brian Schottenheimer says 11/12/2025 09:20pm • FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, and that they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate last week. “We don’t mo Kidd and Mavericks hope to move forward from firing of GM Nico Harrison 11/12/2025 09:11pm • DALLAS (AP) — Jason Kidd and his Dallas Mavericks went into their game Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns hoping to put the distractions of the previous 48 hours behind them. The game was Dallas’ first since embattled general manager Nico Harrison was fired Tuesday morning by Patrick Dumon Guardians' Antonetti focusing on improving team as Clase and Ortiz face charges 11/12/2025 08:41pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cleveland Guardians executive Chris Antonetti is sticking with the same approach that he adopted when pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were placed on non-disciplinary paid leave in July. Days after Clase and Ortiz were indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors These children's books from 2025 make great holiday gifts for every age group 11/12/2025 07:57pm • Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came up with this list for the holidays. Board books and read-to-me books (ages 0-3) — “I Love You, L Rangers staff for new manager Skip Schumaker includes 2 former Texas players and six carryovers 11/12/2025 07:56pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former Rangers players Rod Barajas and Travis Jankowski will be part of the coaching staff for new Texas manager Skip Schumaker, whose pitching and hitting coaches will be returning staff members. The Rangers on Wednesday announced 10 members of Schumaker's staff for the 20 WATCH: Montgomery County Council member confronted by apparent ICE agents 11/12/2025 07:55pm • Montgomery County Council member Kristin Mink said she is considering all her legal options after a Monday morning confrontation with ICE agents in Adelphi, Maryland. Mink said she was walking near a school when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers made what appears to be an arrest, India faces a stern test in two-match home series against South Africa 11/12/2025 07:53pm • Shubman Gill’s India lineup faces a stern challenge against World Test Championship winner South Africa in a two-match series starting Friday at the historic Eden Gardens. As well as a change of the initially scheduled venue to avoid the serious air pollution in New Delhi, the series will feature Packers' LaFleur says 'it's highly unlikely' that injured center Elgton Jenkins returns this season 11/12/2025 07:50pm • GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers center Elgton Jenkins probably won’t play again this season. Coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday “it’s highly unlikely” that Jenkins returns this year. Jenkins left Monday night's 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles with what team officials described G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade 11/12/2025 07:46pm • NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario (AP) — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies publicly showed their consensus on Ukraine and Sudan on Wednesday, but stayed away from contentious issues like the U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and trade. The foreign ministers Joe Flacco's last stand? Bengals QB faces uncertain future as Joe Burrow returns to practice 11/12/2025 07:42pm • CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Flacco might have more starts for the Cincinnati Bengals under his belt than he has ahead of him. And it has nothing to do with the quarterback's injured right shoulder. The move Monday to open the 21-day window for Joe Burrow’s return from a September turf-toe injury means