New Year’s Fireworks Explosions Kill 3 in Honolulu

A series of explosions caused by fireworks in a residential area left more than two dozen people with burns and other injuries, officials said.

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New Orleans Prepares to Reopen Bourbon Street After Truck Attack

Street cleaning trucks were called in as law enforcement agencies appeared to have wrapped up most of their initial investigative work at the site of the attack.

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Costumes, Beers and Cheers: How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party

The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.

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Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely

Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear increasingly deadlocked, according to officials familiar with the discussions.

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How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop

It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.

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Liz Cheney Is Among 20 Chosen to Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

Two close advisers to President Biden will also be honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and advocates for liberal causes.

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China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls

The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security.

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Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies

The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.

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Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment

The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.

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Israeli Threat to UNRWA Looms Over Gaza

The U.N. agency known as UNRWA has been the backbone of aid to Gaza. Now, Israel is moving to ban it over accusations that it shielded Hamas militants.

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