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DETROIT, MI (AP)-- New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that home values in Michigan's rural areas surpass those in Michigan's urban areas,…

Judges reinstated the National Assembly's authority following a request from Nicolas Maduro. The ruling that annulled the assembly prompted accusations that a dictatorship was in the works.

Massive crowds protested in Tel Aviv calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal to free remaining hostages. It came after Israel's military recovered bodies in Gaza.

Medicare is withholding 1 percent of its regular hospital payments to fund bonuses for hospitals that score well on quality tests. Separately, Medicare will penalize hospitals that have higher than expected readmission rates.

In-store purchases on Black Friday fell this year, but online sales have seen a big increase. Easy comparison shopping and widespread free shipping have sweetened the deal for many online shoppers.

It's the second-largest acquisition for Amazon after purchasing Whole Foods — and its biggest move into entertainment.

China's trade surplus hit a record in November as exports to the U.S. soared by 46%. U.S. exports to China are also growing, but not as quickly.

Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at age 88.

Pakistani intelligence officials say Sangeen Zadran, a commander of the al-Qaida-linked Haqqani network, was killed in North Waziristan.

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