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US applications for jobless aid fall to 206,000 last week as layoffs remain low

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels

Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook

Walmart delivered another standout quarter as the promise of lower prices drew in a broader spectrum of Americans during the critical holiday shopping period, including wealthier households

South Korean court sentences president to life in prison

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison Thursday.

WATCH: British police arrest former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct

British police confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor -- formerly known as Prince Andrew -- was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

WATCH: This baseball star shares his love of fish with 5th graders

Three-time MLB All-Star Ozzie Albies says he didn't hesitate after receiving letters from students asking for his advice on how to set up their classroom aquarium.

British police arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct

British police confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor -- formerly known as Prince Andrew -- was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Parents of students at ski academy among California avalanche victims

The group of skiers involved in the deadly avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains on Tuesday includes parents of students at a local school and ski academy.

Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US

Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby

Passengers evacuated via slides in incident that temporarily suspended flights

After the plane landed and exited the runway, the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and evacuated the passengers via slides, the FAA said.

WATCH: Pickup truck goes flying into Oregon home

A pickup truck went flying into an Oregon home after police say the speeding driver hit a mound of dirt at a construction site.

WATCH: Eight skiers killed in deadliest ski-related avalanche in modern U.S. history

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said there were "whiteout conditions" during the rescue mission that saved six survivors.

WATCH: U.S.-mediated Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva end after just two hours

ABC News' Patrick Reevell reports that there is still a "fundamental gap between the two sides over territory," specifically Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

WATCH: How Martha Stewart is inspiring Gen Z

"GMA" looks at the Martha Stewart effect and why she's resonating with Gen Z, inspiring a new generation to make their living spaces feel like home.

Nancy Guthrie live updates: FBI has reached out to Mexican authorities, sources say

The search is intensifying for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.

WATCH: Unruly passenger detained after incident on Delta flight, police say

The flight was only in the air for about 15 minutes, according to KTRK.