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Farewell Joe Elwell

On behalf of Lamar University, we wish Joe Elwell all the best on his retirement after nearly 40 years at KVLU.

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U.S. Santas becoming more diverse as families look to see themselves in Christmas

Santas in the U.S. are getting more diverse as families try to find a jolly fella who looks more like them.

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Suspected gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder

A suspected gunman in Sydney's Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offenses including 15 charges of murder on Wednesday, as hundreds of mourners gathered to begin funerals for the victims.

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Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by sweeping limits.

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Nick Reiner will be charged with first degree murder in his parents' killing

The 32-year-old son of famed director Rob Reiner is being held without bail. Los Angeles authorities say the charges against him carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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After outcry over prices, FIFA to sell $60 tickets for the World Cup -- with a catch

FIFA said it would sell $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final — but only for supporters of qualified teams. And the actual number of available tickets is limited.

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What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer

Throughout the year, Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple interviewed some of the people closest to President Trump. We speak with Whipple about his talks with White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles.

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Bondi Beach attack casts a shadow on Hanukkah celebrations in Israel

People of all ages had been looking forward to celebrating — especially this year, as a ceasefire in Gaza has held since October and all but one of the hostages taken by Hamas-led militants have been returned.

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Psychologists are increasingly using — and worrying about — AI tools, poll finds

A survey finds that 56% of psychologists are trying out artificial intelligence tools at work, mainly for administrative tasks. A majority also are concerned about harms of AI on patients and society.

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Her 1951 walkout helped end school segregation. Now her statue is in the U.S. Capitol

Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.

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Orange rivers and melting glaciers: federal report shows rapid change in the Arctic

This year's Arctic Report Card from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finds that the northernmost part of the Earth is warming faster than the global average, leading to melting glaciers, shifting fish populations, and rivers running orange.

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