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South Korean opposition leader gets a suspended jail term for violating election law

South Korean opposition leader gets a suspended jail term for violating election law

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was convicted of violating election law and sentenced to a suspended prison term Friday by a court that ruled he made false statements while denying corruption allegations during
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Activists at COP29 spend weeks planning demos. But they can feel stifled by rules and restrictions

Activists at COP29 spend weeks planning demos. But they can feel stifled by rules and restrictions

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the nosebleed seats of a nearly-empty Baku Olympic stadium coated with a layer of dust, activists used a giant banner to beam the words “Pay Up” to the world.
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Nick Kyrgios set to return to tennis in Brisbane next month with plans for 2025 Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios set to return to tennis in Brisbane next month with plans for 2025 Australian Open

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Nick Kyrgios say he will make a return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International beginning Dec. 29 after playing only one ATP Tour match in more than two years.
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Canucks fall short in trying to win consecutive home games for first time this season

Canucks fall short in trying to win consecutive home games for first time this season

VANCOUVER — For fans who left Rogers Arena disappointed after the Vancouver Canucks’ 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday, Rick Tocchet is determined to deliver a better experience going forward. “It's on me,” he said.
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Canucks fall short in trying to win consecutive home games for first time this season

Canucks fall short in trying to win consecutive home games for first time this season

VANCOUVER — For fans who left Rogers Arena disappointed after the Vancouver Canucks’ 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday, Rick Tocchet is determined to deliver a better experience going forward. “It's on me,” he said.
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Celebrity-Birthdays-Nov15

Celebrity Birthdays for Nov. 15: Singer Petula Clark is 92. Actor Sam Waterston ("Law and Order") is 84. Classical conductor Daniel Barenboim is 82. Singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad of ABBA is 79. Actor Bob Gunton is 79.
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Today-Music-History-Nov15

Today in Music History for Nov. 15: In 1920, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra made its debut at the Plantages Theatre under the direction of Alberta Weaver Winston. The orchestra folded in 1932, but a second Edmonton Symphony was formed in 1952.
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Today-History-Nov15

Today in History for Nov. 15: On this date: In 1280, German theologian and music theorist Albertus Magnus died. Magnus taught famed philosopher Thomas Aquinas. In 1492, Christopher Columbus noted in his journal the use of tobacco among the Indians.
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Milwaukee faces Charlotte following Antetokounmpo's 59-point showing

Milwaukee Bucks (4-8, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (4-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 3 p.m.
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Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities

Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, with Shanghai the most polluting, according to new data that combines observations and artificial intelligence.
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