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Some New York prison guards charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate appear in court

Some New York prison guards charged in beating death of handcuffed inmate appear in court

UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the beating death of an inmate who was handcuffed, while four others were charged with lesser crimes.
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No injuries from explosions on Israeli busses in a suspected militant attack, police say

No injuries from explosions on Israeli busses in a suspected militant attack, police say

JERUSALEM (AP) — A series of explosions on three buses in a parking lot rattled central Israel on Thursday in what authorities suspected was a militant attack. No injuries were reported.
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A news conference between Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled amid growing tensions

A news conference between Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled amid growing tensions

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A news conference that was planned to follow talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S.
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Vatican says Pope Francis is 'improving slightly' as cardinals acknowledge resignation is possible

Vatican says Pope Francis is 'improving slightly' as cardinals acknowledge resignation is possible

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ overall clinical condition is “improving slightly” and his heart is working well as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican said Thursday, as some of his cardinals cheered him on and insisted that the Catholic Church was very much
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Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he
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New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall

New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Kathy Hochul won't immediately remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, but will instead push for increased oversight of City Hall as he faces intense scrutiny over his relationship with the Trump administration.
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Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis, Spurs announce

Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis, Spurs announce

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is not expected to play again this season after a blood clot condition was found in his right shoulder, a massive blow to the league and the second major health-related hit for the Spurs this season.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.
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Hamas returns bodies of 4 Israeli hostages said to include a mother and her 2 young children

Hamas returns bodies of 4 Israeli hostages said to include a mother and her 2 young children

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Hamas on Thursday released the bodies of four Israeli hostages, said to include a mother and her two children who have long been feared dead and had come to embody the nation's agony following the Oct. 7, 2023, attack .
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Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss

Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss

MADRID (AP) — Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso on Thursday for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
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