Tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.

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Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

December 16, 2025

By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much. From gifts to travel plans to ...

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Pitt women on to Final 4, will face Texas A&M

By By ANTONIO ROSETTI TribLive

December 16, 2025

The Pitt women’s volleyball team (30-4, 18-2 ACC), behind Olivia Babcock’s 23 kills, defeated No. 3 Purdue, 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 2517), sending the Panthers to their fifth straight Final Four. Up...

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Ramsey, Smith downplay trade from Dolphins

By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive

December 16, 2025

If Jalen Ramsey finds any irony that he’s playing safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minkah Fitzpatrick is being used as a nickel back for the Miami Dolphins, he’s not letting on. The blockbuster ...

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Cavs’ Mitchell: ‘I would boo us, too’

December 16, 2025

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell pounded his hand on the padded scorer’s table, and the All-Star guard lowered his head to cover his face in disbelief. That, or embarrassment. The Cavaliers, consider...

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Wembanyama helps Spurs get past Thunder

December 16, 2025

With the win, San Antonio reached the NBA Cup championship. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Here’s how much the NBA Cup semifinals against Oklahoma City meant to San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama: He grabbed the ball ...

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NASCAR chairman France stands firm on stance

December 16, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Chairman Jim France had a stronger second day of testimony Wednesday as the final witness called by Michael Jordan’s side in the federal antitrust lawsuit against the rac...