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Arts & Life
Marty Krofft, who changed children's TV with 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' dies at 86
Krofft and his brother Sid brought a trippy sensibility to children's TV and brought singling siblings Donny and Marie Osmond and Barbara Mandrell and her sisters to primetime.
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World
Russian court extends Evan Gershkovich's detention until the end of January
A court extended the detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30, Russian news agencies reported. Gershkovich and the Journal deny the allegations.
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Arts & Life
Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song'
Lynch, 46, had been the bookies' favorite to win the prestigious prize, which usually brings a big boost in sales.
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World
Russia says it downed dozens of Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones after it struck Kyiv
Russia says its air defenses intercepted at least 24 Ukrainian drones a day after it launched its largest drone strike on the Ukrainian capital of the war.
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Europe
Ireland's prime minister condemns anti-immigrant rioters in Dublin
Violence broke out in the capital city after rumors circulated that a foreign national was responsible for a stabbing outside a Dublin school that left three children injured. Dozens were arrested.
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Health
WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
The World Health Organization has asked China to provide data on a spike in pneumonia and bacterial lung infections in children there.
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National
Musk's X sues Media Matters over its report on ads next to hate groups' posts
Elon Musk's social media company X, formerly called Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America on Monday.
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Arts & Life
Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial
After maintaining innocence for nearly five years, the pop star acknowledged failing to pay about $15.8 million in taxes. She will receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of $7.6 million.
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National
Vogt resigns as CEO of Cruise following safety concerns over self-driving vehicles
Vogt's decision to step down follows a recent recall of all 950 Cruise vehicles to update software after one of them dragged a pedestrian to the side of a San Francisco street in early October.
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Arts & Life
Taylor Swift postpones Brazil show due to heat, day after fan dies during concert
Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer's Instagram.