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4 US troops die in Norway plane crash; unrelated to Ukraine

4 US troops die in Norway plane crash; unrelated to Ukraine

HELSINKI (AP) — Four U.S. soldiers were killed in a plane crash in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to the Ukraine war, Norway's prime minister said Saturday.
Rep. Don Young, longtime Alaska congressman, dies at 88

Rep. Don Young, longtime Alaska congressman, dies at 88

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Rep. Don Young, who was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. House, has died. He was 88. His office announced Young's death in a statement Friday night.
China reports first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year

China reports first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year

BEIJING (AP) — China's national health authorities reported two COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, the first recorded rise in the death toll since January 2021, as the country battles an omicron-driven surge.
Putin appears at big rally as troops press attack in Ukraine

Putin appears at big rally as troops press attack in Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally at a packed Moscow stadium Friday and lavished praise on his troops fighting in Ukraine, three weeks into the invasion that has led to heavier-than-expected Russian
Arkansas deputy convicted in teen's death, gets year in jail

Arkansas deputy convicted in teen's death, gets year in jail

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas deputy was convicted Friday of negligent homicide and sentenced to a year in jail for fatally shooting an unarmed white teenager whose death last year drew the attention of national civil rights leaders.
Parent convicted in college bribery case asks to remain free

Parent convicted in college bribery case asks to remain free

BOSTON (AP) — The head of a private equity firm and former Staples Inc. executive convicted of bribery and fraud charges for trying to pay more than $1.
Syria's Assad visits UAE, 1st trip to Arab country since war

Syria's Assad visits UAE, 1st trip to Arab country since war

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad was in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, his office said, marking his first visit to an Arab country since Syria’s civil war erupted in 2011.
Spain changes stance, backs Moroccan rule in Western Sahara

Spain changes stance, backs Moroccan rule in Western Sahara

MADRID (AP) — Spain on Friday declared “a new stage” in its strained relations with Morocco after the Spanish prime minister wrote to the Moroccan king, agreeing that having Western Sahara operate autonomously under Rabat’s rule is “the most serious,
Defense challenges witness in Lorenzen Wright murder trial

Defense challenges witness in Lorenzen Wright murder trial

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A defense attorney for a man charged with fatally shooting former NBA player Lorenzen Wright attempted to poke holes Friday in the testimony of a convicted killer who said Wright's ex-wife gave him details about the slaying.
UN: 6.5 million people displaced inside Ukraine due to war

UN: 6.5 million people displaced inside Ukraine due to war

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. migration agency said Friday that nearly 6.5 million people have been displaced inside Ukraine, on top of the 3.2 million who have already fled the country.