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Germany set to get its first female president as governing parties unite around ex-minister

Germany is set to get its first female president after Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party nominated Ilse Aigner, a center-right politician with appeal to liberals, to become the country’s head of state next year. Aigner presented herself Monday as a unifying…

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Archaeological treasures uncovered beneath Kabul's crumbling ancient fortress

The imposing fortress of Bala Hissar in the Afghan capital Kabul has endured centuries of upheaval and war. The Aga Khan Trust for Culture is conducting an extensive, yearslong project to painstakingly conserve the historic and strategic site. Sections of…

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Car crash into Temple building near Waters Dairy Road causes no injuries, police say

The Temple Police Department is investigating a one-car crash that happened Sunday night.

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Questions nobody wants to be asked at a holiday party?

“Why aren't you drinking?” may have officially joined the list of questions you shouldn't ask at a holiday party, according to a new poll. In a survey of 2,000 Americans aged 21 and older who drink alcohol, more than half…

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Oh, Christmas tree! San Antonio Zoo takes holiday cheer to 129 feet for Zoo Lights

Zoo Lights returns Nov. 14 with a towering holiday centerpiece, 13 festive realms and a Christmas makeover for Congo Falls.

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Explosion at steel plant in western Turkey leaves 10 dead and 4 missing

Turkish officials say that a huge explosion and fire at an iron and steel works in western Turkey have left at least 10 people dead. Officials said that rescuers were searching for four missing workers. The blast and blaze happened…

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Affidavit: Suspect became upset, shot teen victims during argument

A probable cause affidavit KFDM News obtained for the arrest of a young murder suspect contains statements from a Beaumont Police Department detective indicating the suspect in a Saturday afternoon shooting that killed o

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Young Black men in Philly are more likely to be pulled over if driving with friends, study shows

Racial profiling by police extends beyond Black-white comparisons. Recent studies of traffic stops in Philly show intraracial disparities within Black neighborhoods.

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How protection of public land shapes political strategies in the American West

Americans are standing up to protect public lands and bringing concerns about conservation and management into broader public discussion.

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Abilene volunteers make grandmother’s Christmas wish come true

Thirty-four volunteers gathered Saturday at a home on Green Street in Abilene to help a grandmother get the house color she had dreamed of

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Russia and Ukraine batter each other with long-range strikes a day before US-brokered talks

Russia has hit Ukraine's power grid again while Ukrainian forces targeted a major Russian oil refinery. Officials reported the developments Monday on the eve of expected U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine in the United Arab Emirates. The conflict has…

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Martins Named District MVP

Comment The 2026 season was a banner one for Highland Park’s girls water polo team. Not only did the Lady Scots go 8-0 en route to their third district title in the past five years, but the squad also set a program-record with 18 wins. Unfortunately, HP’s success didn’t carry over to the...

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City of Carthage Celebrates Grand Opening of Turner Park

The City of Carthage celebrated the grand opening of Turner Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026, marking the addition of a new recreational space for local families and residents.

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