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Police say about 100 people returning from wedding killed when boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

Police say about 100 people returning from wedding killed when boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A boat carrying residents returning from a wedding capsized in northern Nigeria killing about 100 people, police and local residents said Tuesday, as a search for survivors intensified.
Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy.
Ukraine official says Russian missile attack on Zelenskyy's hometown kills at least 3, wounds dozens

Ukraine official says Russian missile attack on Zelenskyy's hometown kills at least 3, wounds dozens

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A regional governor says at least three people were killed and 25 wounded after missiles hit civilian buildings in an overnight attack in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. Gov.
1 dead after tour boat capsizes inside Erie Canal water tunnel cave in western New York

1 dead after tour boat capsizes inside Erie Canal water tunnel cave in western New York

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Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher pleads guilty to using marijuana while having a firearm

Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher pleads guilty to using marijuana while having a firearm

The mother of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot and wounded his teacher in Virginia has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of using marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred ex-Italian leader, dies at 86

Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred ex-Italian leader, dies at 86

MILAN (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy's longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, died Monday. He was 86.
Section of heavily traveled I-95 collapses in Philadelphia after tanker truck catches fire

Section of heavily traveled I-95 collapses in Philadelphia after tanker truck catches fire

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed early Sunday in Philadelphia after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, closing a heavily traveled segment of the East Coast's main north-south highway indefinitely, a
10 killed in Australia after wedding bus rolls, according to police and media reports

10 killed in Australia after wedding bus rolls, according to police and media reports

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Ten people were killed in Australia when a bus carrying a group of about 40 returning wedding guests rolled overnight in the heart of wine country, according to police and media reports Monday.
Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon released after arrest by police in party finance probe

Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon released after arrest by police in party finance probe

LONDON (AP) — Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who dominated politics in Scotland for almost a decade, was arrested and questioned for several hours on Sunday by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scot
AP Sources: Ted Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," died of suicide

AP Sources: Ted Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," died of suicide

Ted Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” who carried out a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died by suicide, four people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.