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Hurricane Nigel strengthens, gaining Category 2 status far from land out in the Atlantic

Hurricane Nigel strengthens, gaining Category 2 status far from land out in the Atlantic

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Nigel powered up to Category 2 storm status on Tuesday afternoon and could intensify further before it starts weakening in coming days far out over the Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Man accused in deaths of 22 elderly women in Texas killed in prison by his cellmate

Man accused in deaths of 22 elderly women in Texas killed in prison by his cellmate

DALLAS (AP) — A man accused of killing nearly two dozen older women and who was convicted last year in the slayings of two was killed Tuesday morning by his cellmate at a Texas prison, an official said.
The UN chief summons world leaders to action. But, he says, they seem 'incapable of coming together'

The UN chief summons world leaders to action. But, he says, they seem 'incapable of coming together'

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Insisting that international cooperation is critical, the United Nations chief delivered a dire warning to leaders from across the world Tuesday, declaring that the planet is becoming unhinged with mounting global challenges and
Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'

Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Joe Biden made a robust case before the U.N.
Americans released by Iran arrive home, tearfully embrace their loved ones and declare: 'Freedom!'

Americans released by Iran arrive home, tearfully embrace their loved ones and declare: 'Freedom!'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans detained for years in Iran arrived home Tuesday, tearfully hugged their loved ones and declared “Freedom!” after being let go as part of a politically risky deal that saw President Joe Biden agree to the release of nearly
Azerbaijan announces an 'anti-terrorist operation' targeting Armenian positions in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan announces an 'anti-terrorist operation' targeting Armenian positions in Nagorno-Karabakh

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Azerbaijan on Tuesday began what it called an “anti-terrorist operation” targeting Armenian military positions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and officials in that region said there was heavy artillery firing around its capita
Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected

Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected

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A suspect has been arrested in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy

A suspect has been arrested in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — A 29-year-old man was arrested early Monday, 36 hours after the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was shot as he sat in a patrol car, authorities said.
Five Americans detained in Iran walk free, released in deal for frozen Iranian assets

Five Americans detained in Iran walk free, released in deal for frozen Iranian assets

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Five Americans detained for years in Iran walked off a plane and into freedom Monday, most arm-in-arm, as part of a politically risky deal that saw President Joe Biden agree to the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen Iranian ass
Phil Mickelson says he's done gambling and is on the road to being 'the person I want to be'

Phil Mickelson says he's done gambling and is on the road to being 'the person I want to be'

Phil Mickelson won't be betting on football this year — much less the Ryder Cup — saying in a lengthy social media post Monday that he previously crossed the line from moderation into addiction and “it wasn't any fun.
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