Truce in Israel-Hamas extended with minutes to spare (apnews.com)
The truce continues. Saved at the last minutes by diplomacy.
Death of Henry Kissinger met with polarized reaction around the world (apnews.com)
Criticism of Kissinger was especially strong on social media, where he was widely referred to as a war criminal....
Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State, dies at 100 (apnews.com)
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100 (apnews.com)
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100. Kissinger dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China.
US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level (apnews.com)
High-fat flight is first jetliner to make fossil fuel-free trans-Atlantic crossing from London to NY (apnews.com)
High-fat flight is first jetliner to make fossil fuel-free trans-Atlantic crossing from London to NY (apnews.com)
Panama's Supreme Court declares 20-year contract for Canadian copper mine unconstitutional (apnews.com)
At least 40 civilians killed by al-Qaida-linked rebels in a Burkina Faso town, UN rights office says (apnews.com)
Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water (apnews.com)
Nikki Haley wins backing from powerful Koch network as she aims to take on Trump (apnews.com)
Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the powerful Koch network, formally endorsed Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign on Tuesday, promising to commit its nationwide army of activists — and virtually unlimited funds — to helping Haley defeat former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary contest....
Alex Murdaugh, already convicted of murder, will be sentenced for stealing from 18 clients (apnews.com)
For years, South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh looked his anguished clients in the eyes and promised to help them with their medical bills, their suffering or simply to survive. Then he stole some, if not all, of what he won for many of them....
Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in second action against conservative American prelates (apnews.com)
Pope Francis has decided to punish one of his highest-ranking critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, by revoking his right to a subsidized Vatican apartment and salary in the second such radical action against a conservative American prelate this month, according to two people briefed on the measures....
Indian rescuers pull out all 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel for 17 days, minister says (apnews.com)
UTTARKASHI, India (AP) — All 41 construction workers who were trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in northern India for more than two weeks were pulled out on Tuesday, bringing an end to a drawn-out rescue mission that had grabbed the country’s attention for days.
Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water (apnews.com)
A blanket of bright green alfalfa spreads across western Arizona’s McMullen Valley, ringed by rolling mountains and warmed by the hot desert sun....
Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January (apnews.com)
A court in Moscow on Tuesday extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30, Russian news agencies reported....
Antisemitic incidents in Germany rose by 320% after Hamas attacked Israel, a monitoring group says (apnews.com)
A group tracking antisemitism in Germany said Tuesday that it documented a drastic increase of antisemitic incidents in the country in the month after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7....
US tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement (apnews.com)
Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer (apnews.com)
Contract between Puerto Rico's government and coal-fired plant operator leaves residents in the dark (apnews.com)
1 student killed, 1 hospitalized in stabbing at North Carolina high school (apnews.com)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A stabbing at a North Carolina high school on Monday left one student dead and another hospitalized, officials said.
Kenya raises alarm as flooding death toll rises to 76, with thousands marooned by worsening rains (apnews.com)
Intercepted calls from the front lines in Ukraine show a growing number of Russian soldiers want out (apnews.com)
Diplomas for sale: Inside Louisiana's nonpublic schools (apnews.com)
Arliya Martin accepted her high school diploma with relief and gratitude. It was her ticket to better-paying work, she felt, after getting kicked out of high school and toiling for eight years at factory jobs to support her children....
New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes (apnews.com)
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