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Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, says he came to refute lies he heard there this week from other leaders

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, says he came to refute lies he heard there this week from other leaders

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his leadership strained by conflicts on two fronts, took the U.N.
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University of Wisconsin revokes tenure of former porn-making chancellor who wanted to teach

University of Wisconsin revokes tenure of former porn-making chancellor who wanted to teach

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to revoke the tenure of a former campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic films , rejecting his wish to remain a communications professor.
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Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan's ruling party, setting him up to be prime minister

Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan's ruling party, setting him up to be prime minister

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s governing party on Friday picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week.
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15 killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine on Indonesia's Sumatra island

15 killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine on Indonesia's Sumatra island

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — A landslide triggered by torrential rains struck an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 15 people, officials said Friday. Dozens others were reported missing.
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15 killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine on Indonesia's Sumatra island

15 killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine on Indonesia's Sumatra island

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — A landslide struck an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 15 people, officials said Friday. Dozens others were reported missing.
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Belgian PM blasts Pope Francis for Catholic Church's sex abuse cover-up legacy in blistering welcome

Belgian PM blasts Pope Francis for Catholic Church's sex abuse cover-up legacy in blistering welcome

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium’s prime minister blasted Pope Francis for the Catholic Church’s horrific legacy of clerical sex abuse and cover-ups, demanding “concrete steps” to come clean with the past and put victims’ interests ahead those of the institut
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Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla.
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Indicted New York City mayor could appear before a judge Friday

Indicted New York City mayor could appear before a judge Friday

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's embattled and indicted mayor, Eric Adams , could make his initial court appearance Friday on charges that he accepted illegal campaign contributions and free overseas trips from people looking to buy his influence in c
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Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla.
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Alabama puts man convicted of killing 3 to death in the country’s second nitrogen gas execution

Alabama puts man convicted of killing 3 to death in the country’s second nitrogen gas execution

ATMORE, Ala.
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