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Trevon Diggs Faces an Uncertain Future With the Cowboys as a Lengthy and Mysterious Absence Ends
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home. The star cornerback played for the first time since Week 6 in a 34-17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Cowboys have said the delay in Diggs’ return was due to lingering issues with his knees. Diggs acknowledged the reality that he might have played his last home game for the Cowboys in a career that has gone sideways. Dallas is out of the playoffs and finishes the season with two road games.
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US Says Talks With Ukraine, Europe on Ending War With Russia ‘Constructive’
A White House envoy says he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Steve Witkoff says Sunday the talks aimed at aligning a shared strategic approach between the United States, Ukraine and Europe. A Kremlin envoy says talks are proceeding “constructively,” while the Ukrainian president says they were moving “quickly.” The talks are part of the Trump administration’s push for peace.
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Top Trump Administration Official Defends Partial Release of Epstein Files as Democrats Cry Foul
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Justice Department’s decision to release just a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the congressionally mandated deadline. Blanche is pledging that the Trump administration will eventually meet its obligation required by law. But he tells NBC’s “Meet the Press” that his department was obligated to act with caution as it goes about releasing thousands of documents that can include sensitive information. Friday’s partial release of the Epstein files has led to a new crush of criticism from Democrats. They accuse the Trump administration of trying to hide information. Blanche calls the pushback disingenuous.
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Coast Guard is Pursuing Another Tanker Helping Venezuela Skirt Sanctions, US Official Says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. Word of the pursuit comes as the Trump administration appears to be intensifying its targeting of such vessels connected to the Venezuelan government. The tanker pursuit Sunday was confirmed by a U.S. official. The official says the vessel was flying a false flag and was under a judicial seizure order. Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro Maduro says on Telegram that his country has spent months “ denouncing, challenging and defeating a campaign of aggression” being waged against it.
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Israel’s Cabinet Approves 19 New Jewish Settlements in the Occupied West Bank
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s far-right finance minister says the Cabinet has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. The decision announced Sunday is part of a broader push by the government to expand settlements, which threatens the possibility of a Palestinian state. The Peace Now anti-settlement group says the approval increases the number of settlements in the West Bank by nearly 50% during the current government’s tenure. Settlements are widely considered illegal under international law. The decision comes as the U.S. is pushing Israel and Hamas to advance a Gaza ceasefire plan that includes a possible pathway to a Palestinian state.
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Influencers Are Teaching Christianity Online — and Young People Are Listening
ATLANTA (AP) — Christian influencers are reaching hundreds of thousands of young people online. They share podcasts and videos with biblical advice on tough questions that aren’t always answered in Sunday sermons. Followers relate to millennial and Generation Z influencers more than the buttoned-up pastors of their parents’ generation. And these influencers open up about past and present mistakes. Some have theological training and some don’t. Some experts worry that they aren’t equipped to teach such large audiences and threaten to replace church with podcasts, but many faithful are hopeful that this new group of Christian influencers will galvanize young people who are looking for meaning.
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Thousands Cheer as the Sun Rises on Winter Solstice at Stonehenge
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people have gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice. On Sunday, they cheered and danced as the sun rose over the prehistoric stone circle. Many wore costumes and arrived before dawn in southwest England. Some sang and beat drums, while others reflected among the huge stone pillars. The ancient monument was built to align with the sun’s movement on the winter and summer solstices, important dates for ancient farmers. Sunday marks the shortest day of the year north of the equator. Many celebrate it as a time of renewal, as the days will now start getting longer.
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Netflix and Paramount Are Fighting Over Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery is caught in a battle between Netflix and Paramount and chances are, it will be a long, bumpy regulatory road ahead. Netflix wants to buy Warner’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion, while Paramount has made a hostile $77.9 billion bid for a full takeover. Either deal could vastly reshape the media landscape, affecting movies and streaming platforms. The U.S. Justice Department and potentially other regulators worldwide will likely review the merger. But politics could also play a role under President Donald Trump. Critics argue either merger might harm consumers by controlling prices or limiting content.
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Power Restored to Most in San Francisco After Massive Outage
Power has been restored to most of the 130,000 homes and businesses affected by a massive outage in San Francisco. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. crews was still working Sunday to restore power to 16,000 customers as midday. The outage began Saturday afternoon and was partly caused by a fire at a substation. The full cause is still under investigation. The outage led to mass closures of restaurants and shops and disrupted transit. PG&E has mobilized additional engineers and electricians to help with restoration efforts. No injuries have been reported.
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Tik-Tok Signs Deal to Form New US Unit With Investors, Including Oracle, Silver Lake
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — TikTok has signed a deal to form a new U.S. unit with three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — holding a majority stake. This ensures the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States. The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, according to an internal memo seen by The Associated Press. CEO Shou Zi Chew said in the memo that ByteDance and TikTok have signed binding agreements with the three investors.
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