2 Russians rescued, 1 missing after a mass of ice hits a climbing team on a Pakistan peak
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani army helicopter has rescued two Russians while one is missing after their team was hit by a pile of ice on a…
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Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its…
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AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Monday as Wall Street pulls closer to its record heights following its roller coaster of a…
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Associated Press U.S. and Arab mediators say they are closing in on a deal to halt the war in Gaza and free hostages captured by Hamas in its Oct. 7…
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Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Jurors have heard opening statements in the trial of three security guards more than 10 years after the…
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CALI, Colombia (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their visit to Colombia on Sunday by participating in a forum on the challenges…
Continue Reading Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge
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Continue Reading Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages
NEW YORK (AP) — Check your freezer. Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers…
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Blinken, on ninth Mideast trip since Gaza war began, seeks cease-fire momentum as talks to resume
AP Diplomatic Writer TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will use his ninth diplomatic mission to the Middle East since…
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Continue Reading Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East Coast
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Continue Reading Ukraine aims to create Kursk ‘buffer zone,’ Zelensky says, as Kyiv’s forces blow up second Russian bridge
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Continue Reading Parents of Texas school shooter testify in civil trial with echoes of the Crumbley criminal case
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Continue Reading More than 400 homes evacuated in Northern Ireland to remove World War II bomb
LONDON (AP) — More than 400 homes in Northern Ireland have been evacuated to remove what is suspected to be a World War II-era bomb. Police said…
Continue Reading Transgender teens sue New Hampshire officials over new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams
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Continue Reading Ukrainian president says the push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone there
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create…
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Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday repeatedly swerved from a message focused on the economy into…
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Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tim Walz touted his Nebraska roots Saturday in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the…
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