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US seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes at U.S.

Dec 30, 2023 6:02 AM Read more >

Bollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny

NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood has made a financial comeback this year worthy of one of its traditional singing-on-top-of-the-hills moments.

Dec 29, 2023 8:15 PM Read more >

Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK's New Year Honors list

LONDON (AP) — Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England's women's soccer team, were recognized Friday in the U.K.

Dec 29, 2023 4:59 PM Read more >

Jail call recording shows risk to witnesses in Tupac Shakur killing case, Las Vegas prosecutors say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors are telling a Nevada judge that witnesses may be at risk in the case of a former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with orchestrating the killing of hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas more than 27 years ago.

Dec 29, 2023 4:46 PM Read more >

Air in Times Square filled with colored paper as organizers test New Year's Eve confetti

NEW YORK (AP) — Visitors to Times Square got a small preview of New York City’s famed New Year’s Eve party on Friday, as the event's organizers heaved handfuls of colored paper skyward in a promotional event to test their confetti.

Dec 29, 2023 3:32 PM Read more >

Federal agency orders recall of hazardous magnetic-ball kits sold at Walmart.com

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal agency on Friday recalled toys sold at Walmart.com containing powerful magnetic balls that could pose a hazard to children if swallowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the balls, which are 5 millimeters (0.

Dec 29, 2023 2:52 PM Read more >

CBC to skip New Year's Eve broadcast special due to 'financial pressures'

TORONTO — New Year's Eve will look much different this year on CBC-TV.

Dec 29, 2023 1:54 PM Read more >

Kathy Griffin files for divorce ahead of her fourth wedding anniversary

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Kathy Griffin has filed for divorce from longtime partner Randy Bick just shy of the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary.

Dec 29, 2023 1:31 PM Read more >

Pocketbook concerns and even conflict abroad weigh on New Year’s Eve spending plans

MONTREAL — With Christmas and Boxing Day in the rear-view mirror, consumers have one event left this year to mull how much they're willing to spend on: New Year's Eve.

Dec 29, 2023 1:29 PM Read more >

Casino smoking and boosting in-person gambling are among challenges for Atlantic City in 2024

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — After the confetti is swept away and the empty champagne bottles recycled in Atlantic City, 2024 will bring numerous challenges and potential opportunities for the East Coast gambling resort.

Dec 29, 2023 11:27 AM Read more >