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'Worst-case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts warn

'Worst-case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts warn

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The “worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip,” the leading international authority on food crises said in a new alert Tuesday, predicting “widespread death” without immediate action.
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Over 60,000 Palestinians killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry says

Over 60,000 Palestinians killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry says

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Tuesday.
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India says 3 militants killed in Kashmir were behind massacre that sparked clash with Pakistan

India says 3 militants killed in Kashmir were behind massacre that sparked clash with Pakistan

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s home minister said Tuesday that three suspected militants killed in a gunfight in disputed Kashmir the day before were responsible for the gun massacre in the region that led to a military clash between India and Pakistan ear
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Iona strengthens to Category 3 hurricane in central Pacific off southern Hawaii

Iona strengthens to Category 3 hurricane in central Pacific off southern Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Iona strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane several hundred miles south-southeast of Hawaii, but poses no threat to the islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.
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Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

NEW YORK (AP) — A man stalked through a Manhattan office tower firing a rifle Monday, killing four people, including a New York City police officer, and wounding a fifth before taking his own life, officials said.
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Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

NEW YORK (AP) — A man carrying a rifle killed four people at a New York City office tower Monday, including an off-duty New York City police officer, and wounded a fifth before taking his own life, officials said.
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Shooter opens fire outside Reno casino, killing 3 and injuring several others

Shooter opens fire outside Reno casino, killing 3 and injuring several others

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A gunman opened fire Monday outside the largest casino in Reno , Nevada, killing three people and wounding three others before police shot the suspect and arrested him, officials said.
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Former Colombian President Uribe found guilty in bribery trial that threatens the strongman's legacy

Former Colombian President Uribe found guilty in bribery trial that threatens the strongman's legacy

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was convicted of witness tampering and bribery Monday in a historic trial that gripped the South American nation and threatened to tarnish the conservative strongman’s legacy.
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Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg dies after battling cancer

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg dies after battling cancer

CHICAGO (AP) — Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65.
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Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died after battling cancer

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died after battling cancer

CHICAGO (AP) — Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65.
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