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AP PHOTOS: Girls will be part of St. Paul's Cathedral choir on Christmas Day for first time

Dec. 23, 2024 07:42 AM EST

LONDON (AP) — For the first time in its 900-year history, girls will form part of the choir performing at the Christmas Day service on Wednesday at London’s majestic St. Paul’s Cathedral. The choir, which is made up of both adult and child choristers, will perform at services...

Today in History: November 22, John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas

Nov. 22, 2024 00:01 AM EST

Today is Friday, Nov. 22, the 327th day of 2024. There are 39 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was shot to death during a motorcade in Dallas; Texas Gov. John B. Connally, riding in...

Today in History: October 12, Bali nightclub bombings kill more than 200

Oct. 12, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today is Saturday, Oct. 12, the 286th day of 2024. There are 80 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 12, 2002, bombs blamed on al-Qaida-linked militants destroyed two nightclubs on the Indonesian island of Bali, killing 202 people, many of whom were...

The race to lead Britain's Conservative Party is down to the final 2 candidates

Oct. 09, 2024 12:40 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s opposition Conservatives will choose one of two figureheads of the party’s right, Robert Jenrick or Kemi Badenoch, to be their next leader as the party tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat. The two candidates will face the verdict of party...

4 candidates to lead Britain's defeated Conservatives bash Labour, and each other

Oct. 02, 2024 08:42 AM EDT

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — The four contenders to lead Britain’s Conservative Party took turns in the spotlight on Wednesday, each claiming to be the one who can lead the right-of-center party back from a catastrophic election defeat. Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick,...