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Elvis, fishmongers and Kraken win in a nautical scene for NHL Winter Classic

Elvis, fishmongers and Kraken win in a nautical scene for NHL Winter Classic

SEATTLE (AP) — The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the way off the bus , followed by players clad in white T-shirts and orange overalls as a tribute to the fishmongers working across town
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Daccord posts shutout as Kraken topple Knights 3-0 in Winter Classic

Daccord posts shutout as Kraken topple Knights 3-0 in Winter Classic

SEATTLE (AP) — As the last one on the ice, Joey Daccord skated in a circle with his goalie stick in the air and the home fans chanting his name in unison.
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Israel's Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul

Israel's Supreme Court overturns a key component of Netanyahu's polarizing judicial overhaul

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul Monday, delivering a landmark decision that could reopen the fissures in Israeli society that preceded the countr
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Japan issues tsunami warnings after a series of very strong earthquakes on the Sea of Japan coast

Japan issues tsunami warnings after a series of very strong earthquakes on the Sea of Japan coast

TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline Monday.
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
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Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters questioned the validity of the results.
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Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games

Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists.
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Judge blocks most of an Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues

Judge blocks most of an Iowa law banning some school library books and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked key parts of an Iowa law that bans some books from school libraries and forbids teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues.
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South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa launched a case Friday at the United Nations' top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks — the first such challenge made at th
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Russia launches the biggest aerial barrage of the war and kills 30 civilians, Ukraine says

Russia launches the biggest aerial barrage of the war and kills 30 civilians, Ukraine says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 30 civilians across the country in what an air force official called the biggest aerial barrage of the war .
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