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West Virginia floral shop creates for a mourning community
Increased demand is in response to the death of Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom on Thursday, with the shop receiving inquires over blue ribbons.
Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end war in Ukraine gain momentum
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drone and missile attacks in and around Ukraine's capital killed at least three people early Saturday, officials said, as the country's representatives traveled to the U.S. to work on a renewed push to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X that the delegation, headed by national security
These Olympic events will debut at the 2026 Winter Games
The countdown rolls on to Milan Cortina 2026, where eight new Olympic events will make their debut in Italy.
Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western churches to be united.
New Jersey family mourns loss of 2 sisters in Thanksgiving fire
A New Jersey family is in mourning after a fire tore through their home on Thanksgiving. A father with dementia survived, but his two daughters died saving him.
Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty
Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year's holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online.
Winter storms bring snow, freezing rain and cold as Thanksgiving travelers journey home
A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes brought winter to some Thanksgiving travelers, and forecasters said the northeast U.S. could get its own early winter storm next week. Winter storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to Ohio, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned there could be airport delays and slowed traffic
Farrell bound for state title game after dominant rout
The Steelers advance to take on Southern Columbia for the state title on Friday, Dec. 5.
Teen uses candle business to pay off school’s lunch debt
Ruby sells homemade candles she makes in her kitchen in North Austin -- each named after desserts like pudding cups and oatmeal cream pies. When buyers open the box with their candle, they find a note: "Every candle purchased provides one free school lunch for a kid in need."
Trump’s Sudan peace push met with skepticism: ‘They don’t see a reason to stop’
President Trump's announcement earlier this month that he will push for a ceasefire in Sudan has been welcomed by officials and experts as shining a light on a devastating conflict that has fueled the world's worst humanitarian crisis. But experts are cynical that a breakthrough will materialize, citing the administration's shallow diplomacy, Trump's conflict of