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The choice by Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York to defend the president says a lot about the politics of impeachment.

Rarely is the aftermath of animal testing so visible — and so hungry.

Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Don Johnson, Julie Taymor, Paul Simonon, Donna Brazile, Surya Bonaly, Adam Brody, Alana Haim and more.

Major events that happened around the world on this day in history.

The first daughter went to a women's prison in Indiana with M.C. Hammer, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross - because why not?

Which tub of dip should go in your cart - and which should you skip?

Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see. This week's gallery includes people making their way through shadows in Tehran's Grand Bazaar; boys playing among debris in a camp for internally displaced people in Kabul; and fog shrouding the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington.

Here are the best show of 2019, with the usual caveat that I could easily make a list of 30 shows and still not get all the very good ones on it.

On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman with a semi-automatic rifle killed 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, then committed suicide as police arrived; the 20-year-old had also fatally shot his mother at their home before carrying out the attack on the school.

Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services.

The faceless voice repeatedly directed a racial slur at the girl and tried to persuade her to misbehave.

He is one of six men charged in the brutal rape of a 23-year-old woman in 2012. She died from her injuries two weeks after the assault.

CFO Tim Stone's Australian shepherd is the C-suite mascot for a pilot program offered to 1,300 office employees allowing them to bring their dogs to work.

The top 15 albums of the decade by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu:

How the real bomber was captured is a tale of luck, perseverance, and keen investigatory instincts.

A struggling mother in Atlanta abandoned her son at a local hospital. Experts say the incident demonstrates the unique stress parents with disabilities face.

The Battle of the Bulge "is arguably the greatest battle in American military history," according to the U.S. army historical center. 

Actor, comedian and dancer Dick Van Dyke, known as Rob Petrie on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show,' turns 94 on Dec. 13. He is also known for the musical films "Bye, Bye Birdie," "Mary Poppins," and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."

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Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Dick Van Dyke, Christopher Plummer, Ted Nugent, Ben Bernanke, Morris Day, Steve Buscemi, Jamie Foxx, Thomas Delonge, Taylor Swift and more.

Major events that happened around the world on this day in history.

There’s no Tinder for waterfowl, but that didn’t stop a Maine bird owner from trying to find a match for a mourning duckling.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An 84-year-old New Mexico woman’s misdial meant for a medical supply store went to an investigator in a district attorney’s office — and led to a new walker.

Whether they are bought at a lawn and garden store, pop-up lot, or harvested from a tree farm or national forest, a live tree is an integral part of the tradition for many families.

An "endless winter" arrives at New Jersey's American Dream retail complex.

Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of San Francisco and Malcolm Jenkins of Philadelphia are among 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

Attorneys for Travis Runnels say a false testimony at his 2005 trial meant the difference between a life sentence and death.

The plan, which a prosecutor likened to "the script of a bad horror movie," was thwarted when a woman managed to escape to a cornfield and tell police that her husband was being held at gunpoint.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson set the tone early when he took his Jack Russell cross Dilyn with him as he voted in London.

NEW YORK (AP) — The top 10 podcasts of the year picked by The Associated Press.

The halls of this holiday season are decked with Christmas favorites such as John Legend, Michael Bublé and Kacey Musgraves, as well as surprises such as Green Day, Rob Halford, HAIM and Lucinda Williams.

In a Thursday morning tweet, Trump said, "Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend!"

Bob Barker, known for hosting "The Price Is Right," from 1972 to 2007, is the longest-running daytime game show host in North American history. He is also known for hosting "Truth or Consequences" from 1956 to 1974 and Miss America and Miss Universe from 1967 to 1987.

ProPublica described the August excursion in a report that relies on records and interviews to allege that the president's son received special treatment from the Mongolian government just weeks after U.S. and Mongolian officials met at the White House. 

Medicated, institutionalized and separated from his siblings, Dontay Davis followed the path of many black boys raised in foster care.

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Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Bob Barker, Dionne Warwick, Bill Nighy, Jennifer Connelly, Mayim Bialik is 44. Model Bridget Hall, Lucas Hedges and more.

Major events that happened around the world on this day in history.

On the grounds of Dulles, tracking dogs, wildlife-services patrols and thermal imaging were all deployed with no luck, but the search for the tabby paid off near a 1,000-acre area. Sardines played a role.

Humans hunt animals in newfound 44,000-year-old cave art on the island of Sulawesi.

Among the tips: Be honest, be yourself, and limit your time online.

“This number of burns at one time is certainly unprecedented in New Zealand, and it’s unprecedented in most countries in the world. These are, fortunately, rare events.”

The report, released by two national nonprofit organizations last month, outlines stark, race-based inequalities: Native American households are 19 times more likely than white households to lack indoor plumbing; blacks and Latinos are twice as likely.

With "The Rise of Skywalker" coming soon, you might want to marathon the "Star Wars" films. But how will your kids handle it?

Trump said, "I would like you to do us a favor, though," in the now-infamous July 25 phone call with President Volodymr Zelenskiy.

Thunberg, 16, has become the face of the youth climate movement, drawing large crowds with her appearances at protests and conferences over the past year and a half. 

As their party's electoral fortunes increasingly depend on college graduates, Democrats are under pressure to do something about Americans' mountain of student debt — a $1.5 trillion behemoth.

"Rumors of War" is modeled after the monument to Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart on Monument Avenue, which Kehinde Wiley saw when he was visiting Richmond three years ago for his career retrospective.

Actress Rita Moreno turns 88 today. A look back at the award-winning actress's life and career, in images: