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Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng now has an official song in 4 languages

Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng now has an official song in 4 languages

BANGKOK (AP) — In case you can’t get enough of the little pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there’s now an official song featuring the internet’s favorite baby animal — released in four languages for her global…

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes

By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the…

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday,…

Infowars auction could determine whether Alex Jones is kicked off its platforms

Infowars auction could determine whether Alex Jones is kicked off its platforms

By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press Conspiracy theory purveyor Infowars and most of its assets went on the auction block Wednesday, with Alex Jones waiting to see if he will be allowed to stay or if he will get kicked…

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after an inflation update

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after an inflation update

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish Wednesday after the latest inflation update boosted hopes that more help for the economy will arrive next month through a…

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top…