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“It’s okay to accept and acknowledge that the end is near,” Curry continued in the video, posted by NBA on ESPN. “But only because it allows you to enjoy what’s happening right no ...

December 25 - NBA great Stephen Curry said he is appreciating his 16th season, knowing he is closing in on the end of his record-setting career. "It's OK to accept and acknowledge that the end is ...

ATLANTA — It happens every year: There’s a group of shoppers who wait until the last minute to get gifts. Whether you’re a procrastinator or looking for just one more gift, here are the ...

The Hoover Police Department believes the shooting happened near the Wendy's and the victim went into the nearby Office Depot looking for help. He was transported to UAB hospital by ambulance in ...

Aldi's holiday-themed beverages were affordable. When it came to beverages, Aldi impressed me with its range of holiday-themed coffee creamers. I saw peppermint-bark creamer for $2.70, and the ...

A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told KTLA that the shooting occurred around midnight on Wednesday in the 500 block of South Grande Vista Avenue near Lanfranco Street. When officers ...

Poland has placed Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) near the Ukrainian border, amid Russian threats toward the country. On Thursday, the General Staff of Poland's Armed ...

For many travellers, a holiday wouldn’t be complete without indulging in some retail therapy. Fortunately, Europe offers a wealth of outlet malls where you can enjoy high-end shopping and make ...

Thirty-nine people have been killed in two attacks in recent days in western Niger, near the border with Burkina Faso, Niamey's defence ministry said Saturday. "Two horrific tragedies happened in ...

LAKE GEORGE – A bicyclist was struck and killed Thursday night near the Lake George Outlets. Around 8 p.m. Thursday, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident ...

Police in Austin, Texas, arrested nine suspects allegedly involved in four theft cases at Target, Kohl’s and Lowe’s this week as part of a shoplifting blitz operation near the Lakeline Mall as ...