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Gunman started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, officials say

Gunman started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, officials say

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire Sunday and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several hours, a
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Jury deliberates whether Australian woman served deadly mushrooms with intent to kill her in-laws

Jury deliberates whether Australian woman served deadly mushrooms with intent to kill her in-laws

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A sequestered jury in Australia began deliberations Monday in the triple murder trial of Erin Patterson, accused of killing her estranged husband’s relatives by deliberately serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch.
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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't run in 2026 after opposing Trump's bill

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't run in 2026 after opposing Trump's bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.
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Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico's southeast and southwest coasts

Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico's southeast and southwest coasts

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Barry formed Sunday near Mexico's southeast coast and is expected to drench the region for several days.
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Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says

Russia launches the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched its biggest aerial attack against Ukraine overnight, a Ukrainian official said Sunday, part of an escalating bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the 3-year-old war.
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Iran's judiciary says at least 71 killed in Israel's attack on Tehran's notorious Evin prison

Iran's judiciary says at least 71 killed in Israel's attack on Tehran's notorious Evin prison

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — At least 71 people were killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison, a notorious facility where many political prisoners and dissidents have been held, Iran's judiciary said on Sunday.
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Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia

Dozens of anti-government protesters detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Dozens of anti-government protesters were detained during clashes with riot police in Serbia’s capital on Saturday during a massive rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic demanding an early parliamentary election.
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Dave Parker, hard-hitting outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74

Dave Parker, hard-hitting outfielder nicknamed 'the Cobra,' dies at 74

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74.
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Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases , the latest moves by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan.
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Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies sentenced to 20 years in prison

Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies sentenced to 20 years in prison

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 dead bodies in a decrepit building and sent grieving families fake ashes received the maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison on Friday, for cheating customers and defrauding
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