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Ukrainian governor urges evacuation of 350,000 residents

Ukrainian governor urges evacuation of 350,000 residents

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine (AP) — A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing an eastern Ukraine province essential to his wartime aims, his troops escalated their offensive in the neighboring province Tuesday, prompting the gov
In reversal, prosecutors say R. Kelly off suicide watch

In reversal, prosecutors say R. Kelly off suicide watch

NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly is no longer on suicide watch following the jailed R&B singer's sentencing in a federal sex abuse case, prosecutors said in court papers filed on Tuesday.
NATO nations sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland

NATO nations sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland

BRUSSELS (AP) — The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals — and possible political trouble in Turkey.
In Kashmir, 'conscious music' tests India’s limits on speech

In Kashmir, 'conscious music' tests India’s limits on speech

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Sarfaraz Javaid thumps his chest rhythmically in the music video, swaying to the guitar and letting his throaty voice ring out through the forest: “What kind of soot has shrouded the sky? It has turned my world dark. ...
White Sox, MLB decide to play game after parade shooting

White Sox, MLB decide to play game after parade shooting

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox talked to Major League Baseball on Monday about postponing their game against the Minnesota Twins after a gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least six people.
6 dead, 30 hurt in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade

6 dead, 30 hurt in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade

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US judge finds for 3 drug distributors in WVa opioid lawsuit

US judge finds for 3 drug distributors in WVa opioid lawsuit

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ruled in favor of three major U.S.
Dior does folklore in Paris couture, riffing on Ukraine art

Dior does folklore in Paris couture, riffing on Ukraine art

PARIS (AP) — Images of traditional embroideries and floral paintings adorned the walls of Dior’s celebrity-laden runway homage to Ukraine as Paris' four-day Couture Week kicked off Monday.
Top general says military to leave Sudan political talks

Top general says military to leave Sudan political talks

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan's leading general said Monday the country's military will withdraw from negotiations meant to solve the ongoing political crisis after a coup last year, allowing civil society representatives to take their place.
US: Israeli fire likely killed reporter; no final conclusion

US: Israeli fire likely killed reporter; no final conclusion

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials said Monday the bullet that killed veteran Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was likely fired from an Israeli position.