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California’s intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mudDec 26, 2025 4:03 pm - Powerful winter storms brought the wettest Christmas season to Southern California in years, sending mud and debris sliding and half-filling homes with mud.
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Turkey detains dozens of IS suspects planning attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrationsDec 26, 2025 3:28 pm - Istanbul police launched scores of simultaneous raids on Thursday, detaining over a hundred suspected members of the militant Islamic State group who were allegedly planning attacks against Christmas and New Year's celebrations, authorities said.
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Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year’s Eve, kicking off US’s 250th birthdayDec 26, 2025 12:47 pm - After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to usher in 2026 and kick off months of celebrations for the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.
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Vikings still finding value and fun in winning down the stretch despite being out of contentionDec 26, 2025 11:10 am - After the Minnesota Vikings lost their fourth straight game and were shut out for the first time in 18 years, coach Kevin O'Connell simplified the game plan for the offense — and the focus for the entire team as the calendar turned to December.
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Lions are out of the playoff race, Packers are among 11 teams in and 3 spots remain openDec 26, 2025 10:55 am - The Lions are staying home for the playoffs, the Packers are in the postseason and only one spot remains open in the NFC.
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The Korean satire ‘No Other Choice’ is a masterful thriller from Park Chan-wookDec 26, 2025 10:02 am - Leaves and bodies fall in “No Other Choice,” Park Chan-wook’s masterfully devilish satire with a chilling autumnal wind blowing through it.
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And here they are: The best movies of 2025, ranked by AP film writersDec 26, 2025 8:27 am - The bean counters might say otherwise, but 2025 was a good year for movies. Here are The Associated Press’ Film Writers Lindsey Bahr’s and Jake Coyle’s picks for the best movies of 2025.
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How to get the most out of your doctor's appointmentDec 26, 2025 6:30 am - It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation.
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Nix’s late TD pass and stand by Broncos defense finishes off 20-13 win over ChiefsDec 25, 2025 10:16 pm - Bo Nix ran for a score before throwing a go-ahead touchdown pass to R.J. Harvey with 1:45 left in the game, and the Denver Broncos held on in the closing seconds for a 20-13 victory over the banged-up Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.
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Amen Thompson’s 26 points lead Rockets to 119-96 win over Doncic and the LakersDec 25, 2025 9:44 pm - Amen Thompson scored 26 points to lead six players in double figures and the Houston Rockets never trailed in beating Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-96 on Thursday night.