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President Biden stood awkwardly in the back corner of a family photo at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (APEC) on Saturday, while other prominent world leaders appeared front and center.Chinese Premier Xi Jinping is placed front and center in the photo, next to Peruvian President Dina Bolarte. Bolarte welcomed world leaders to Lima for this year’s APEC summit.In the front row to the right of Mr. Xi was Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.The photo shows Biden smiling and laughing with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai Prime Minister Pethunthaan Shinawatra while posing…

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Mirror photo by Michael Voitim Hollidaysburg’s Maddox Baney (right) hugs Brayden Berkheimer after blocking the game-clinching extra point try. MILTON — Hollidaysburg has focused on every aspect of its team during its history-making season, but one unit coach Homer Delattre praised repeatedly throughout the season was special teams. In Friday night’s first-round game against PIAA District 2 champion Abington Heights at Alumni Stadium, the offense stalled in the fourth quarter and the defense just allowed a second goal in the final period. Once again, the special teams lived up to their name. Senior Brayden Berkheimer blocked Jack Farrell’s extra point…

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HBO host Bill Maher didn’t hesitate to criticize Democrats for their “doubling down” on politics that led to recent election night defeats.In a lengthy rant about the current state of the party, the comedian accused some Democrats of being “stupid” and others of being too liberal after Vice President Kamala Harris lost to President-elect Donald He condemned those who blamed racism and sexism for the cause. Mr. Trump.”Someone has to tell the usual suspects on the left the saying, ‘Once you’re in a hole, stop digging.’ Don’t ‘keep digging.’ Talk about doubling down on what made you crazy in the…

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LUCKNOW, India (AP) – A fire broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborns and injuring 16 others, authorities said. The fire broke out late Friday at a hospital in the city of Jhansi in India’s Uttar Pradesh state. Officials said the fire spread quickly through the hospital ward, where 55 infants were being treated. Local official Bimal Kumar Dubey said 45 infants had been rescued and were receiving treatment. Initial investigations pointed to deficiencies in safety procedures, including expired fire extinguishers and non-functioning fire alarms, which authorities say contributed to…

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Forest Park quarterback Vic Giuliani, 12, partes ways with Norway’s Cole Byge, 24, at Dick Mettlach Field on Sept. 13. (Sean Chase/Daily News Photo) IRON MOUNTAIN — Forest Park’s 8-man varsity team is one win away from advancing to the MHSAA 8-man Division 2 state finals after avenging its only loss of the season against North Central. But before the Trojans travel to the Superior Dome at Northern Michigan University, they must face Onekama (10-1) at noon today at Dick Mettlach Field. The Portagers have won nine straight games against Crystal Falls. This streak is fueled by an offense that…

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Although Republicans jumped to a red spot with a trifecta of wins in last week’s elections, effectively capturing the White House and majorities in both chambers of Congress, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s pre-election hype asserted a Democratic victory. It shows a different tone. It could pass the Senate and then eliminate the filibuster and other radical proposals. Eliminating the filibuster rule, which requires 60 votes to pass a bill, would have made it easier for Democrats to significantly strengthen their agenda and essentially push Republican opposition. Schumer and Democrats tried to override the filibuster once they had 50 votes…

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Kari Gibb/MDN South Prairie Max senior Azsia Trader (3), who competed in the Region 6 tournament title game seen here, was named Region 6 Athlete of the Year. The South Prairie Max Royals won the Region 6 championship, earning senior leader Azsia Trader another honor. Lady Royal was named Region 6 Athlete of the Year. Trader was also named the 2024 District 12 Athlete of the Year. South Prairie Max coach Keturah Schwarzrock was named the 2024 Region 6 Coach of the Year. Representatives from 11 schools participated in the six teams from all regions. We had three players at…

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Deputy Finance Minister Nora Achabal abruptly resigned in protest over alleged racist comments by some ministers.Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schuch’s right-wing coalition government remained in place despite the resignations of cabinet ministers over allegations of racist comments related to clashes between Israeli soccer fans and Palestinian supporters in Amsterdam. Deputy Finance Minister Nora Achabal said on Friday that some politicians, including far-right leader Geert Wilders, accused a young Moroccan-Dutch man of attacking Israeli fans during last week’s match between Dutch sides Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. He suddenly resigned from the cabinet to protest the allegations. In his resignation letter…

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Lebanese parliament speaker Navi Berri says there is no chance Lebanon and Israel will reach a ceasefire agreement after President-elect Donald Trump reportedly urged US special envoy Amos Hochstein to push for a deal. I believe it is currently over 50%.Israel has invaded southern Lebanon and carried out airstrikes across the Middle East country since October 1 with the aim of destroying the capabilities of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah and Israel have been regularly engaged in cross-border gunfire since late last year, following an attack carried out against Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7,…

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