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Saudi-offered, rebel-rejected cease-fire starts in Yemen war

Saudi-offered, rebel-rejected cease-fire starts in Yemen war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi-led coalition battling rebels who hold Yemen's capital began a unilateral cease-fire Wednesday in the yearslong war, even as the insurgents said they rejected the proposal.
Saudi's unilateral Yemen cease-fire offer rejected by rebels

Saudi's unilateral Yemen cease-fire offer rejected by rebels

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels holding Yemen's capital planned a unilateral cease-fire to begin early Wednesday ahead of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Texas to review prayer, touch requests in executions by case

Texas to review prayer, touch requests in executions by case

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas prison officials said Tuesday they don’t plan to formally update their rules after last week’s Supreme Court ruling that indicated states must accommodate the requests of death row inmates who want to have their spiritual adviser
Relief for Kyiv? Russia vows to scale back near the capital

Relief for Kyiv? Russia vows to scale back near the capital

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia announced Tuesday it will significantly scale back military operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as the outlines of a possible deal to end the grinding war came into view at the latest round of talks.
'Grooming': The ubiquitous buzzword in LGBTQ school debate

'Grooming': The ubiquitous buzzword in LGBTQ school debate

Proponents of restrictions on how U.S. public schools address sexual orientation and gender identity say their ultimate goal is to allow parents more involvement in their children's education and ensure classroom materials are age-appropriate.
Europeans expel dozens of Russian envoys to combat espionage

Europeans expel dozens of Russian envoys to combat espionage

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In what appeared to be a coordinated action to tackle Russian espionage, at least four European allies expelled dozens of Russian diplomats on Tuesday.
Yo-Yo Ma plays Mozart with Afghan refugees in Portugal

Yo-Yo Ma plays Mozart with Afghan refugees in Portugal

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Celebrated U.S. cellist Yo-Yo Ma joined refugees from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music in the Portuguese capital Lisbon on Tuesday for a performance of Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik.
Jan. 6 panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump's phone calls

Jan. 6 panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump's phone calls

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan.
Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Scavino, Navarro in contempt

Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Scavino, Navarro in contempt

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously to hold former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress for their monthslong refusal to comply with subpoenas.
Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket's 'box office' star

Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket's 'box office' star

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Shane Warne mixed with Mick Jagger and Elton John, bowled to Ed Sheeran in the practice nets at the spiritual home of cricket, and for a while was engaged to be married to Liz Hurley.