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Philippine president blames foreign militants for bombing that killed 4 Catholic worshippers

December 3, 2023, 4:03pm Nation & World

The Philippine president blamed “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four people Sunday, wounded dozens of other Catholic worshippers in the south and sparked a security alarm, including in the capital, Manila, where state forces were put on alert. Read story

BMW recalls SUVs after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, hurling shrapnel and injuring driver

December 3, 2023, 3:56pm Business

BMW is recalling a small number of SUVs in the U.S. because the driver's air bag inflators can blow apart in a crash, hurling metal shrapnel and possibly injuring or killing people in the vehicles. Read story

FILE - A Ukrainian soldier sits in his position in Avdiivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Aug. 18, 2023.

Kyiv investigates allegations that Russian forces shot surrendering Ukrainian soldiers

FILE - A Ukrainian soldier sits in his position in Avdiivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Aug. 18, 2023.

December 3, 2023, 3:49pm Nation & World

Ukrainian officials on Sunday launched an investigation into allegations that Russian forces killed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers — a war crime if confirmed — after grainy footage on social media appeared to show two uniformed men being shot at close range after emerging from a dugout. Read story

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes remarks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington.

Defense secretary calls out those who advocate isolationism and ‘an American retreat from responsibility’

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes remarks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington.

December 3, 2023, 3:43pm Nation & World

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday denounced those who advocate “an American retreat from responsibility” and said sustained U.S. leadership is needed to help keep the world as safe, free and prosperous as possible. He also urged Congress to end the partisan gridlock that has stalled the federal budget and… Read story

DeSantis marks Iowa milestone as caucuses near; Trump says rival’s campaign is in trouble

December 3, 2023, 3:35pm Nation & World

Ron DeSantis completed his campaign promise to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties, crossing a symbolic but also tactical threshold by telling his audience in a central Iowa town, “This should show you that I consider myself a servant, not a ruler.” Read story

Police raid Moscow gay bars after high court ruling labeled LGBTQ+ movement ‘extremist’

December 3, 2023, 3:23pm Nation & World

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization. Read story

Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance

December 3, 2023, 3:17pm Nation & World

Muslim community leaders from several swing states pledged to withdraw support for U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday at a conference in suburban Detroit, citing his refusal to call for a cease-fire in Gaza. Read story

Pope Francis says he’s doing better but again skips window appearance facing St. Peter’s Square

December 3, 2023, 3:12pm Nation & World

For a second Sunday, an ailing Pope Francis skipped his popular window appearance to the public in St. Peter’s Square, but in televised remarks said he’s doing better even though his voice wouldn't let him read all his comments aloud. Read story

Kennedy Center honors Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, Barry Gibb

December 3, 2023, 2:54pm Nation & World

The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment. Read story

Remington gun factory in operation for nearly 200 years is set to close

December 3, 2023, 2:03pm Nation & World

A gun factory in upstate New York with a history stretching back to the 19th century is scheduled to close in March, according to a letter from the company to union officials. Read story