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Patricia Quishpe had a work permit when she was arrested by immigration agents and held away from her family. But a judge ruled her detention unlawful, ordering her to be released, like hundreds of others.Patricia Quishpe had a work permit when she was arrested by immigration agents and held away from her family. But a judge ruled her detention unlawful, ordering her to be released, like hundreds of others.  Read More 

When the flu strikes, it can feel relentless: rising fever, hacking cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. For many people, relief can come in the form of Tamiflu, a prescription antiviral medication used to treat and even prevent the illness.When the flu strikes, it can feel relentless: rising fever, hacking cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. For many people, relief can come in the form of Tamiflu, a prescription antiviral […]

The housing market has spent the last several years in a deep freeze, with high borrowing costs and soaring prices stalling sales and new listings. But US homebuyers may get some relief in 2026.The housing market has spent the last several years in a deep freeze, with high borrowing costs and soaring prices stalling sales and new listings. But US homebuyers may get some relief in 2026.  Read More 

Millions of people in the Northeast are under winter storm warnings for a threat of snow and ice expected to hit the region Friday into early Saturday.Millions of people in the Northeast are under winter storm warnings for a threat of snow and ice expected to hit the region Friday into early Saturday.  Read More 

Turkish police have detained 115 suspected members of the Islamic State militant group in coordinated raids across the country over alleged plots linked to Christmas and New Year celebrations.Turkish police have detained 115 suspected members of the Islamic State militant group in coordinated raids across the country over alleged plots linked to Christmas and New Year celebrations.  Read More 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a “very good” conversation with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on Christmas Day as negotiations over the terms of a potential peace deal continued.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a “very good” conversation with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on Christmas Day as negotiations over the terms of a potential peace deal […]

After a harrowing and deadly Christmas Eve in California with rescues and evacuations amid widespread flooding and debris flow threats, another storm is battering the state Christmas Day, with more expected into Friday.After a harrowing and deadly Christmas Eve in California with rescues and evacuations amid widespread flooding and debris flow threats, another storm is battering the state Christmas Day, with more expected into Friday.  Read More 

Christmas celebrations have returned to the birthplace of Jesus after a two-year hiatus, but the joy remains overshadowed by another turbulent year for Palestinians living under an Israeli-occupation in the West Bank.Christmas celebrations have returned to the birthplace of Jesus after a two-year hiatus, but the joy remains overshadowed by another turbulent year for Palestinians living under an Israeli-occupation in the West Bank.  Read More 

In “The Testament of Ann Lee,” director Mona Fastvold breaks the rules of Hollywood to dig deep into the question of female leadership.In “The Testament of Ann Lee,” director Mona Fastvold breaks the rules of Hollywood to dig deep into the question of female leadership.  Read More