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FILE - An above-ground section of Enbridge's Line 5 is seen at the Mackinaw City, Mich., pump station, Oct. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/John Flesher, File)

Federal judge blocks Whitmer from shutting down submerged Great Lakes pipeline

2:44 PM on Wednesday, December 17

A federal judge has blocked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from revoking an easement that allows Enbridge to run an oil pipeline through a Great Lakes channel

FILE - New York Yankees' Luke Weaver pitches during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says

2:35 PM on Wednesday, December 17

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff

FILE - Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., listens to debate as the House Rules Committee meets to prepare Republican legislation to address health care affordability, at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies

2:10 PM on Wednesday, December 17

Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates with teammates after his team's victory against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup championship basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Knicks won't hang an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

2:01 PM on Wednesday, December 17

A person with knowledge of the decision says the New York Knicks won't raise a banner at Madison Square Garden to commemorate their NBA Cup championship

Palestinian women struggle to receive donated food at a community kitchen in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

1:18 PM on Wednesday, December 17

Israel’s military says troops fired a mortar shell into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incident to rock the tenuous ceasefire with Hamas

FILE - Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., speaks as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol holds a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

1:09 PM on Wednesday, December 17

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district

FILE - Oscar statuettes appear backstage at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2016. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

12:58 PM on Wednesday, December 17

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a major change for the Oscars

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, departing the film awards' longtime home of ABC

12:55 PM on Wednesday, December 17

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, departing the film awards' longtime home of ABC

FILE - Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) smiles on sideline during an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Nov. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron ends campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor

12:37 PM on Wednesday, December 17

Former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is ending his short-lived campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that demands Secretary Hegseth provide video of strikes on alleged drug boats

12:26 PM on Wednesday, December 17

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that demands Secretary Hegseth provide video of strikes on alleged drug boats

FILE - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen greets state senators before giving a speech on June 2, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (Justin Wan/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)

Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Trump's new Medicaid work requirements

11:58 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement new work requirements for some Medicaid recipients

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Maryam Majd)

Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes

11:30 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Italy has signaled it might not support a major trade deal between the EU and South American countries

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, Pool)

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup

11:22 AM on Wednesday, December 17

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries

The Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers, AP source says

11:04 AM on Wednesday, December 17

The Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers, AP source says

FILE - Actor Gil Gerard poses in Los Angeles, Ca. on July 16, 1990. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

'Buck Rogers' star Gil Gerard dies at 82

11:03 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Gil Gerard, known for his role as Buck Rogers, has died at 82

In this image, made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, a Russian "Grad" self-propelled multiple rocket launcher fires towards Ukrainian positions on an undisclosed location in Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

8:01 AM on Wednesday, December 17

Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks

FILE - A person carries a shopping bag in Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

7:04 AM on Wednesday, December 17

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults are on board with giving cash or gift cards as holiday presents

FILE - Flags of the U.S. and China are displayed at the Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, file)

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

6:19 AM on Wednesday, December 17

A congressional report says China exploits partnerships with U.S. researchers to give its military access to nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications

The U.S. Capitol is seen shortly before sunset, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

11:28 AM on Monday, December 8

Another House member is retiring

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