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Americans spent more during the holidays despite some financial anxiety

by ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press December 26, 2023December 26, 2023

This year’s sales are in line with what is typical during the holiday season.

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U.S. to strike Iranian-aligned group after 3 troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq

by AAMER MADHANI, ZEKE MILLER and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press December 26, 2023December 26, 2023

The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack that left a U.S. service member with critical injuries.

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Israeli military says Gaza ground offensive has expanded into urban refugee camps

by NAJIB JOBAIN, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press December 26, 2023December 26, 2023

Despite U.S. calls for Israel to curb civilian casualties and international pressure for a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military was deepening the fighting.

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First Amendment claim struck down in Project Veritas case focused on diary of Biden’s daughter

by LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press December 25, 2023December 26, 2023

Criminal prosecutors may soon get to see over 900 documents pertaining to the alleged theft of a diary belonging to Ashley Biden.

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Christmas Eve shooting at Colorado mall leaves 1 dead and 3 injured

by Associated Press December 25, 2023December 25, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A man was fatally shot and three people were hurt as gunfire erupted at a shopping center in Colorado on Christmas Eve, police said Sunday. A fight broke out between two groups of people in the afternoon at the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs and officers received a report of gunshots […]

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Egypt floats ambitious plan to end Israel-Hamas war and create transitional Palestinian government

by SAMY MAGDY, NAJIB JOBAIN and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press December 25, 2023December 25, 2023

The proposal got a cool reception Monday from both Israel and Hamas – but not downright rejection.

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Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press December 25, 2023December 25, 2023

ROME — Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians. Speaking from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to the throngs of people below, Francis said he […]