Watch: Google Doodle video spotlights most searched-for topics of 2024
Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Friday's Google Doodle included a 4-minute video revealing some of the website's most searched-for topics of 2024. Subjects included the rise…
How fighting housing nearly bankrupted one of America’s richest towns
PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif. — On a Sunday afternoon a few years ago, about a dozen neighbors held a meeting with Craig Hughes, who was then the…
At least eight migrants drown after boat collision off Greece’s coast | News
Authorities say at least eight people died after the driver lost control of the boat as he attempted to flee.At least eight refugees and migrants…
Malaysia to resume search for missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 | Transport News
Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.Malaysia’s government has agreed in…
On This Day, Dec. 20: White Sands National Park established
1 of 7 | On December 20, 2019, President Donald Trump signed a bill creating White Sands National Park in New Mexico. File Photo courtesy…
Georgia court disqualifies prosecutor Fani Willis from Trump election case | Donald Trump News
An appeals court in the state of Georgia has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from prosecuting an election interference…
Missouri man pleads guilty to arson in Mormon church fire
A Missouri man has pleaded guilty to federal civil rights and arson charges for setting fire to a Mormon church, the U.S. Justice Department announced…
Explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine says missile attack targets capital | News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Two people wounded as city mayor says air defences are operating across the city after attack on Friday morning.At least two people…
FAA issues temporary drone bans in parts of New Jersey
1 of 2 | The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned drone operations in 22 communities in New Jersey because of “special security reasons.” File…
Israeli attacks kill at least 32 Palestinians in 24 hours | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeedPalestinians experienced a deadly 24 hours in Gaza, with at least 32 people killed by widespread Israeli attacks.Published On 19 Dec 202419 Dec 2024 Source…
Ties to suspected Chinese spy force Prince Andrew to bow out of royal family holiday event
Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, departs after the Coronation of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6,…
France’s largest rape trial ordeal ends with defendants found guilty | Women’s Rights
NewsFeedGisele Pelicot, the victim at the centre of France’s largest ever rape trial, was cheered as she left court on Thursday following the verdict that…
Retailer Big Lots makes ‘difficult decision’ to go out of business completely
Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Discount retail chain Big Lots, which had been attempting to keep some of its stores open while closing others, announced on…
As fluoridation becomes topic in D.C., town in Florida votes to remove it
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a House Judiciary hearing in Washington, D.C. (2013) The Trump nominee for HHS has said the federal department immediately…
Pakistan slams US sanctions on ballistic missile programme | News
Pakistan’s foreign ministry warns sanctions have ‘dangerous implications’ for the ‘strategic stability of the region’.Pakistan has denounced new US sanctions on the country’s ballistic missile…
House GOP proposes new government-funding measure
1 of 6 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., accused House Republicans of "detonating" the bipartisan funding measure while addressing media in the Capitol…
In the dark: How rolling blackouts have transformed life in Ecuador | Drought News
As Ecuador’s historic drought continues, power cuts may persist until April, said Jorge Luis Hidalgo, an energy consultant. For decades, experts have urged authorities to…
State’s stem cell agency seeks more time, money
When millionaire Silicon Valley real estate developer Bob Klein launched his ballot drive to create a $3-billion state fund for stem-cell research in 2004, he…
Former chief adviser to NYC mayor indicted on bribery, money laundering charges
1 of 3 | Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a former top aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams, arrives at State Supreme Court for her arraignment proceedings…
Many Black women feel disheartened, betrayed by Kamala Harris’ loss
The day Joe Biden faced reality, stepped aside and cleared the way for Kamala Harris to replace him atop the Democratic ticket, Teja Smith felt…