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CNN —The cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 on Christmas Day near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, is still unknown. As of Friday, flight recorders have been recovered from the scene and the investigation continues.But early indications may point to a possible cause: A US official told CNN a Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed the passenger jet.

How Kremlin disinformation could hide the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Dhaka says it will probe the botched mutiny, including the role of alleged ‘foreign’ backers.Bangladesh has ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 paramilitary mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged “foreign” backers, the inquiry chief said.The mutineers stole thousands of weapons from the headquarters of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) paramilitary force before embarking on a killing spree in the barracks in February 2009.

Bangladesh to investigate 2009 paramilitary mutiny massacre

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — A supporter was arrested for allegedly racially abusing a player during a Scottish Premiership match between Edinburgh rivals Hearts and Hibernian on Thursday.The incident occurred while a video review was taking place for Hibs’ 10th-minute opening goal of the team’s 2-1 win.

Soccer fan in Scotland ejected from stadium and arrested for allegedly racially abusing player

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'Little Rascals' star struggled with finances after Hollywood fame, was killed over $50: book

A mum-of-two has taken to social media to share how she refused to buy her children, aged 15 and 17, Christmas gifts this year for one very good reason, and people are dividedA mum has been slammed for refusing to buy her children Christmas presents because they 'disrespected' her throughout the year.

'My kids got nothing for Christmas – some say I'm an awful mum but I had good reason'

Andre Rush also suggested ways he would "manipulate" the president-elect's diet to make it healthier if he were to serve in the next administration.A chef who worked in the White House during four administrations said Donald Trump was the “hardest” president to cook for, because he and his wife liked their food in quite a specific way.

Ex-White House Chef Explains Why Trump Was 'Hardest' President To Cook For

Report by USAID-funded network said ‘highly likely’ the threshold for famine has been surpassed in northern Gaza.United States President Joe Biden’s administration is facing criticism after a US-backed report on famine in the Gaza Strip was retracted this week, drawing accusations of political interference and pro-Israel bias.

Retraction of US-backed Gaza famine report draws anger, scrutiny

This article is part of “Dealing the Dead,” a series investigating the use of unclaimed bodies for medical research.The revelation that a Texas medical school was routinely dissecting the bodies of unclaimed people and leasing them out to for-profit medical device companies for training and research drew a rapid and far-reaching response.

8 changes following NBC News' reporting on unclaimed bodies used for medical research

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops.Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement Friday during a general policy statement to the National Assembly. “The President of the Republic has decided to close all foreign military bases in the very near future,” Sonko said.

Senegal announces closure of all foreign military bases as it cuts ties to ex-colonial power France

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s experience this week was a reminder of two things about the flu. First of all, it’s now clearly flu season in the U.S. Secondly, the flu can cause some serious problems, potentially life-threatening problems. Therefore, thirdly, it’s important to take flu prevention seriously.

Bill Clinton Hospitalized With Flu, Influenza A Surges Throughout U.S.

Recent high-profile bouts, both professional and celebrity, are making boxing as popular as ever but medical science points to potential risks for the athletes.An estimated 40,000 boxing fans watched Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh earlier this month.Millions tuned in over legal and illegal streams across the world to witness Usyk defend his title against Fury in an enthralling contest that reportedly earned the boxers a combined $191m in prize money.

Should boxing be banned as a sport?

Use these easy steps to add your signature without ever picking up a pen'CyberGuy': How to securely lock your iPhone, iPad from prying eyesTech expert Kurt Knutsson reveals how you can secure your iPhone/iPad: Strong passcode, biometric security and software updates.Did you know that, in the U.S., electronic signatures are just as valid as your good old handwritten ones?

Sign PDFs easily in Preview on Apple devices

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been detained in Tehran, Italy’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday.Sala was reporting in the Iranian capital when she was “stopped by Tehran police” on December 19, the statement said, adding that the foreign ministry “has worked with the Iranian authorities to clarify the legal situation of Cecilia Sala and to verify the conditions of her detention.”

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala arrested in Tehran, Italy says

In an encore “20/20” airing Dec. 27 at 9 p.m. ET, the show, which originally aired in 2023, tells the story of Julie Jensen, the mother of two who was found dead in her bed in 1998. The broadcast includes how investigators found who was responsible for her poisoning, and an update on the murderer’s fate.

How investigators caught, tried convicted 1998 antifreeze killer

Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Jon M. Chu's film adaptation of Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Granda, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum, is a huge box office hit. Following the untold story of Elphaba, the green-skinned girl who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and her friendship with Glinda, the Good Witch, the movie musical has left audiences enchanted -- and hungry for more musicals.

After 'Wicked': Top movie musicals to keep the magic alive

Preet Chandi’s expedition aims to empower women in extreme sports through resilience and groundbreaking adventures. Join her journey and discover how you can be inspired.**Breaking Boundaries in Adventure Sports**Preet Chandi is not just any adventurer; she is on a mission to make history.

Join Preet Chandi’s Historic Solo Trek to the North Pole Adventure

‘Are you kidding me?’(Licensed)This Walmart shopper called out other customers for abandoning food. Commenters say there may be more to the story than she thinks.In the United States, about 30% to 40% of what goes into the food supply (including in retail and consumer settings) goes to waste, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

‘Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise’: Walmart shopper says people are ‘abandoning’ their shopping carts full of items

The man accused of two unprovoked slashings at Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday night cried out for his mother at his Christmas Day court proceeding — as a Manhattan judge ordered him held on $150,000 bail.Jason Sargeant, 28, was arraigned on charges of assault and attempted assault for what prosecutors described as “incredibly serious” knife attacks on two people in the city’s biggest train station on Christmas Eve.

Alleged Grand Central slasher wails for his mom at first court appearance for unprovoked attacks

Donald Trump's niece also pinpointed the "most depressing thing" about her relative's imminent return to power.Mary Trump warned what to expect from the second administration of her uncle, President-elect Donald Trump — which she critically described as a “regime.”Donald Trump’s clinical psychologist niece (who is one of the returning POTUS’s most vocal critics) argued that the “most depressing thing” is that it is “a lame duck administration” that will see him effectively unleashed.

Mary Trump Warns Why Uncle's Second Term 'Already Is More Dangerous' Than First

The payments will be sent out in December and should received by late January, according to the IRSThe agency will dole out just around $2.4 billion in what it is calling "special payments"The IRS announced on Friday it will be sending out payments of up to $1,400 to one million people in an effort to ensure that Americans received the federal stimulus checks during the COVID-19 pandemic.The agency will dole out just around $2.4 billion in what it is calling "special payments.""To minimize headaches and

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS - check if you're eligible

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Rounds of storms are forecast to continue lashing the Northwest as the East Coast braces for severe storms that may delays flights and snarl traffic during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.A parade of storms, which have dropped several inches of rain and snow across the Pacific Northwest this week, is showing no signs of slowing down.

Severe weather across the country could hamper holiday travel this weekend

CNN —Although President-elect Donald Trump wanted to start 2025 without having to worry about the debt ceiling, he did not get his wish.Addressing the debt ceiling, which will be reinstated on January 2, is still on the list of congressional Republicans’ New Year’s resolutions.

Republicans will still have to deal with the debt ceiling in 2025. Here’s what you need to know

Mass deportations. Pardoning Jan. 6 rioters. Banning trans athletes from sports. President-elect Donald Trump has said he would not be a dictator “except for Day 1” of his presidency, when he plans to act swiftly on those proposals and several other major campaign promises he made to voters during the election.

What Trump has said he’ll do on Day 1 of his presidency

The sinkhole formed after a section of the right lane and shoulder collapsed on the busy highway near Wharton.A massive sinkhole formed Thursday off the shoulder of a heavily trafficked interstate highway in New Jersey, forcing motorists to take detours to avoid the area.The sinkhole formed after a section of the right lane and shoulder collapsed near the Wharton exit on Interstate 80 eastbound, about 40 miles west of New York City.

New Jersey sinkhole: Photos show 40-foot-deep depression on Interstate 80

The Grinch stole more than Christmas this year. He also stole our fantasy points.One day after the entire Houston Texans team, including the defense, scored a dreadful 50.1 fantasy points, the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears scored nine combined points at halftime on Thursday night … and neither team would score another point!

Seahawks, Bears Disappoint Fantasy Managers In Championship Week

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay NewsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses such as lung and ovarian cancers.According to an FDA report, the proposed rule would mandate that

FDA proposes rule to target asbestos in talc cosmetic products

Just one Democrat made it onto the list of Congress' 20 most active X accounts of 2024Some Democrats express concern over Musk’s political involvementFox News senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie reports on some Democrats referring to Elon Musk as a ‘shadow president’ over political involvement, on ‘Special Report.’

Democratic pols ditch Twitter after Elon Musk takeover, report shows

When MotorTrend compares cars, we’re sometimes impressed by how good cars are today, even the ones that finish closer to last. And then there are times when the loser is more obvious. In MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car Rankings, you’d be surprised how often a former favorite falls into the midpack of a segment or lower because it hasn’t kept up.

MotorTrend Car, Truck, and SUV Rankings: Here Are the Biggest Losers of 2024

Many travelers who have their hearts set on Europe surely have Italy close to the top of their bucket list. The country, especially the capital city of Rome, is one of the most popular places in the world, and it's easy to see why. With so much art, culture, food, nightlife, and history to experience in Italy, even the off-season of winter can still be busy.

One Of Italy's Best Hill Towns Is A Crowd-Free Gem Overlooking A Big Canyon, Per Rick Steves

ViDI Studio/ShutterstockEvery book lover knows that the thrill of reading goes beyond just the pages. Reading is about the journey, the transportation to another world. Through vivid imagery and unforgettable characters, these stories stay with us long after we've closed the last chapter. Whether you're traipsing through an enchanted forest, fighting crime in a bustling city, or training for the end of the world — anything feels possible when you're living in these stories. What if you could bring these worlds