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Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico's southeast and southwest coasts

Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico's southeast and southwest coasts

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Barry formed Sunday near Mexico's southeast coast and is expected to drench the region for several days.
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Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says

Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched its biggest aerial attack against Ukraine overnight, a Ukrainian official said Sunday, part of an escalating bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the 3-year-old war.
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Iran's judiciary says at least 71 killed in Israel's attack on Tehran's notorious Evin prison

Iran's judiciary says at least 71 killed in Israel's attack on Tehran's notorious Evin prison

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — At least 71 people were killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison, a notorious facility where many political prisoners and dissidents have been held, Iran's judiciary said on Sunday.
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Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia

Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Dozens of anti-government protesters were detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia’s capital on Saturday during a massive rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic demanding an early parliamentary election.
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Dave Parker, hard-hitting outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74

Dave Parker, hard-hitting outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74.
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Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases , the latest moves by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan.
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Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies sentenced to 20 years in prison

Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies sentenced to 20 years in prison

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 dead bodies in a decrepit building and sent grieving families fake ashes received the maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison on Friday, for cheating customers and defrauding
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Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites

Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following
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Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements

Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court preserved a key part of the Affordable Care Act’s preventive health care coverage requirements on Friday, rejecting a challenge from Christian employers to the provision that affects some 150 million Americans.
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University of Virginia president resigns under Trump administration pressure on DEI, AP source says

University of Virginia president resigns under Trump administration pressure on DEI, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of the University of Virginia is resigning his position under pressure from the Justice Department, which had pushed for his departure amid scrutiny of the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion practices, a person f
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