Rio de Janeiro Sets Guinness World Record for Largest New Year’s Eve Celebration
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Rio de Janeiro has officially claimed the title of hosting the world’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration,…
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Maya Chen reports on international politics, conflict and diplomacy. She specializes in explaining how global events shape U.S. security, trade and migration, and how decisions made abroad ripple into life at home.
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Ontario Wildlife Refuge Celebrates Polar Bear Ganuk’s 16th Birthday with Sweet 16 Party
COCHRANE, Ontario — The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat in Ontario recently hosted a unique “sweet 16” birthday party for Ganuk, one of…
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Never Lose Your Car Again: How Google Maps and Apple Maps Can Automatically Save Your Parking Spot
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Forgetting where you parked is a common frustration for drivers navigating busy lots or unfamiliar streets, but recent…
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Maryland Woman’s Number Obsession Leads to $50,000 Lottery Win
BALTIMORE, Md. — A Baltimore County woman’s fascination with numbers has paid off in a big way, as she recently won a…
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Simple Cybersecurity Resolutions to Protect Yourself in 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As 2025 draws to a close, cybersecurity experts are urging internet users to adopt practical habits to safeguard their…
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Florida Family Calls Authorities to Remove Eight-Foot Alligator from Backyard Pool
NAPLES, Fla. — A Florida family’s peaceful night was interrupted when a large alligator decided to take an unexpected swim in their…
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Waymo’s Driverless Cars Hit the Streets Nationwide, Marking a New Era in Urban Mobility
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — In a landmark development for urban transportation, Waymo has officially launched its fleet of driverless cars in cities…
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New York Police Rescue Deer With Plastic Bag Stuck Over Its Head
RAMAPO, N.Y. — In an unusual encounter that captured local attention, the Town of Ramapo Police Department came to the aid of…
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Firefighters Rescue Fox Trapped in 25-Foot Water Tank in England
HERNE BAY, England — Firefighters and animal rescuers joined forces to save a fox that found itself trapped at the bottom of…
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Illinois Woman’s Lottery Mistake Yields $250,000 Jackpot
JOHNSON CITY, Ill. — A simple online slip-up turned into a life-changing moment for an Illinois woman who accidentally bought the wrong…