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Soldiers declare military junta in control in Burkina Faso

Soldiers declare military junta in control in Burkina Faso

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — More than a dozen mutinous soldiers declared Monday on state television that a military junta had seized control of Burkina Faso after detaining the democratically elected president following a day of gunbattles in th
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At least 6 reported dead in crush at African Cup soccer game

At least 6 reported dead in crush at African Cup soccer game

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — At least six people died in a crush outside a stadium hosting a game at Africa's top soccer tournament in Cameroon on Monday, a local government official said, realizing fears over the capacity of the country to stage the con
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Judges approve special grand jury in Georgia election probe

ATLANTA (AP) — Judges have approved a request for a special grand jury by the Georgia prosecutor who's investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by trying to pressure Georgia officials to throw out Joe Biden's presi
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US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tension

US puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tension

BRUSSELS (AP) — The Pentagon said Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put up to 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border
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New space telescope reaches final stop million miles out

New space telescope reaches final stop million miles out

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world’s biggest, most powerful space telescope reached its final destination 1 million miles from Earth on Monday, a month after it lifted off on a quest to behold the dawn of the universe.
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UAE, US intercept Houthi missile attack targeting Abu Dhabi

UAE, US intercept Houthi missile attack targeting Abu Dhabi

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates and the U.S.
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Defense: Chauvin called ‘all of the shots’ when Floyd killed

Defense: Chauvin called ‘all of the shots’ when Floyd killed

ST. PAUL, Minn.
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Hope seen once the omicron wave increases global immunity

Hope seen once the omicron wave increases global immunity

World health officials are offering hope that the ebbing of the omicron wave could give way to a new, more manageable phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as they warn of difficult weeks ahead and the possibility of another, more dangerous variant ar
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Police: 6 found dead at Milwaukee home had been shot

Police: 6 found dead at Milwaukee home had been shot

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The six people found dead in a Milwaukee home apparently had been shot, police said Monday. The victims had injuries that are suspected to have been caused by gunfire, Milwaukee Police Sgt.
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Justices to hear challenge to race in college admissions

Justices to hear challenge to race in college admissions

The conservative-dominated Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions, adding another blockbuster case to a term with abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 already on the agenda.
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