Huge Puerto Rico telescope, already damaged, collapses
A huge Puerto Rico radio telescope that has played a key role in astronomical discoveries for more than half a century completely collapsed Tuesday.
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A year ago today, in pictures: French Quarter shooting and more moments you may remember
Also on this day in 2019 Iraq's parliament approved the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi amid ongoing violence and anti-government demonstrations in the capital. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
Sephora to take over cosmetics in Kohl's stores
Sephora will be replacing all cosmetics areas at Kohl's with 2,500 square foot shops, starting with 200 locations in the fall of next year.
Another mysterious monolith appears in Romania, then disappears
A mysterious monolith similar to the one found in Utah was recently spotted in Romania. Also similar to the one in Utah, it then suddenly disappeared.
'Juno' star Elliot Page shares transgender identity
On Tuesday, the Oscar-nominated star of movies like "Juno" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past" shared with fans that they are transgender and identify as non-binary.
Starbucks giving free coffee to front-line workers in December
In December a Starbucks customer "who identifies as a front-line responder to the COVID-19 outbreak" can get a free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced.
COVID-19 is increasing demands on nonprofits. Here are 3 ways you can help this Giving Tuesday
Here is how you can make a difference this #GivingTuesday.
Buying Guide: This 35 in 1 survival tool is a great gift for an outdoorsman
Hikers, fishers, campers, and climbers will love this kit.
Doctor in viral photo has worked for 256 days nonstop. He pleads with public to help halt COVID-19.
The Texas doctor was caught in a photo cradling a distraught COVID-19 patient missing his wife on Thanksgiving.
How are your charitable donations used? Find out
With the holiday season under way, charitable donations are on the rise. But how do organizations use their funds?
New this week to TV, streaming and more: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
With Cher's help, 'world's loneliest elephant' arrives in Cambodia
The pachyderm dubbed the "world's loneliest elephant" after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo made it safely to his new home in Cambodia.
George Clooney cuts his own hair with a device attached to a vacuum cleaner
George Clooney is just like us, maybe. The star said he does his own haircuts with a device famously touted in infomercials.
A roundup of retail return policies for unwanted gifts this holiday season
This year, many retailers are extending their return windows. Here's a look at policies for some popular big-box retailers and e-commerce sites.
Fact-checking Trump on another week of bogus election claims
Even after his administration agreed to allow the formal transition of power to Biden to begin, Trump insisted anew that he was a victim of widespread voter fraud.
Shopping on Cyber Monday? Here are some gift ideas for everyone on your list
No clue what to get your loved ones during all those Cyber Monday sales? Here are a few ideas.
Pandemic. Mamba. Malarkey. Merriam-Webster's most looked-up words of 2020.
These words have helped define the unforgettable year that is 2020.
Buying Guide: A Blackstone griddle is the perfect gift for a grill master
From fishing trips to backyard cookouts, this griddle is the perfect portable pick.
Biden chooses an all-female senior White House press team
See who will make up Biden's communications team, plus a look at all of his Cabinet nominations and staff appointments so far:
31 popular dogs that should stay inside this winter
Not all breeds are designed to pull sleds around the Alaskan tundra all winter.
