Mclean, United States (AP) — Freddie Mac says average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.11% this week, its third straight increase.
Washington, United States (AP) — American employers posted 6.5 million jobs in December, fewest in over 5 years, another sign of sluggish labor market.
Washington, United States (AP) — US applications for jobless benefits jump by 22,000 to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months..
Milan, Italy (AP) — Finland women's Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster.
Kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — US and Russia agree to reestablish military-to-military dialogue after Ukraine talks.
London, United Kingdom (AP) — Bank of England keeps its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with UK inflation still above target.
Cairo, Egypt (AP) — Malnutrition reaches famine levels in 2 towns in Sudan's Darfur, experts say but stop short of confirming a full famine (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the experts declared famine in those towns).
London, United Kingdom (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologizes to Epstein victims for giving Peter Mandelson the U.S. ambassador job.
Flagstaff, United States (AP) — Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills pilot and trooper during response to shooter, authorities say.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers and painted murals in slums wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize.
Tuscon, United States (AP) — 'Today Show' host Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother‘s kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive.
Portland, United States (AP) — US judge blocks immigration agents from arresting people in Oregon without warrants unless there's a risk of escape.
Bloomington, United States (AP) — Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, longtime foreign affairs leader and vice chair of Sept. 11 attack panel, has died.
Los Angeles, United States (AP) — Los Angeles Kings are acquiring winger Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers, AP source says.
Washington, United States (AP) — White House agrees to move Iran talks to Oman from Turkey after Arab leaders urge US to hear out Tehran, AP source says.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Foreign minister of Iran confirms his country will hold nuclear talks with the US in Oman on Friday.
Dallas, United States (AP) — Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player deal that includes draft picks for Dallas, AP source says.
Washington, United States (AP) — Supreme Court refuses to block new California congressional districts that favor Democrats.
Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy (AP) — Curling mixed doubles begins play, opening competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Detroit, United States (AP) — Detroit Tigers say Mickey Lolich, the hero of the 1968 World Series, dies at 85.
