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As Putin marks Victory Day, his troops make little war gains

As Putin marks Victory Day, his troops make little war gains

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin marked his country’s biggest patriotic holiday Monday without a major new battlefield success in Ukraine to boast of, as the war ground on through its 11th week with the Kremlin's forces m
Mississippi sues Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending

Mississippi sues Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending

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2 journalists killed in Mexico; 10th and 11th of the year

2 journalists killed in Mexico; 10th and 11th of the year

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two journalists were shot to death in Mexico's Gulf coast state of Veracruz on Monday, state prosecutors said, raising to 11 the number of such killings in the country this year.
Democrats want to boost Biden Ukraine aid plan to near $40B

Democrats want to boost Biden Ukraine aid plan to near $40B

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are preparing a plan that would boost President Joe Biden's requested $33 billion Ukraine aid package to nearly $40 billion, and a House vote is possible as soon as Tuesday, two people familiar with lawmakers
Russia marks WWII victory overshadowed by Ukraine

Russia marks WWII victory overshadowed by Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sought to cast Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a forced response to Western policies and a necessary move to ward off a potential aggression.
Earthquake shakes area between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami

Earthquake shakes area between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A strong earthquake shook seas between eastern Taiwan and southwestern Japan on Monday, but authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami. Light shaking was felt in Taipei, but no damage has been reported.
With Marcos Jr. tipped to win, Philippines at tenuous moment

With Marcos Jr. tipped to win, Philippines at tenuous moment

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Filipinos stood in long lines to choose a new president Monday, with the son of an ousted dictator and a champion of human rights the top contenders in a tenuous moment in a deeply divided Asian democracy.
Trump, emboldened after Ohio victory, faces challenges ahead

Trump, emboldened after Ohio victory, faces challenges ahead

NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off a victory in the first real test of his power as GOP kingmaker, former President Donald Trump enters the next stretch of the midterm campaign emboldened — and facing new risks.
More than 60 feared dead in bombing of Ukrainian school

More than 60 feared dead in bombing of Ukrainian school

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — More than 60 people were feared dead Sunday after a Russian bomb flattened a school being used as a shelter, Ukrainian officials said, while Moscow's forces pressed their attack on defenders inside Mariupol's steel plant
Saudi king admitted to hospital for colonoscopy

Saudi king admitted to hospital for colonoscopy

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s octogenarian monarch underwent a colonoscopy on Sunday, state-run media reported, just weeks after he had the battery of his pacemaker changed.
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