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The Afghan man accused of gunning down two National Guard members blocks from the White House last week had been unraveling for years.

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Turkey before heading to Lebanon. Leo had two key appointments in Istanbul on Sunday before flying to Beirut: a prayer at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral and divine liturgy with the ecumenical patriarch.

Authorities say several people have been injured in a shooting in Stockton, California. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office says deputies are investigating.

Skaters at the Speed Skating Stadium in Milan say the ice feels like skating on a lake. The temporary venue hosted a Junior World Cup on Saturday.

President Donald Trump is saying the airspace "above and surrounding" Venezuela should be considered as "closed in its entirety."

The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui is famous for its ocean views and hosting The Sentry, a $20 million PGA Tour event.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary held its first ever 'Father Daughter Dance' this month. Prisoners reunited with their daughters, some who hadn't seen each other in months or years.

Families of Mexico's disappeared gathered at a cathedral near Mexico City to craft Christmas ornaments bearing the faces of their missing loved ones.

An AI-generated country song, "Walk My Walk," recently topped Billboard's country digital song sales chart.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon in a secretive ceremony.