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Tropical Storm Rina forms in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center says

Tropical Storm Rina forms in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center says

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Rina formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said, as forecasters continued to monitor another tropical storm at sea.
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The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the US

The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the US

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas more than two months ago was whisked to a Texas Army base Thursday for medical checks and interviews after his return to the
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Burkina Faso’s junta says its intelligence and security services have foiled a coup attempt

Burkina Faso’s junta says its intelligence and security services have foiled a coup attempt

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A coup attempt against Burkina Faso’s military government has been thwarted by the country’s intelligence and security services, authorities said Wednesday.
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Winner of last month's $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot claims prize in Florida

Winner of last month's $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot claims prize in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The winner of last month's $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot — the third-largest in U.S. history — has come forward to claim the prize, officials said Wednesday.
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Judge Chutkan denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case

Judge Chutkan denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
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Montana judge temporarily blocks enforcement of law to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors

Montana judge temporarily blocks enforcement of law to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors is temporarily blocked, a state judge ruled Wednesday, just four days before it was to take effect.
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US Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

US Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen.
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White House: US soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago is in American hands

White House: US soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago is in American hands

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas two months ago was released into American custody, the White House announced Wednesday.
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Azerbaijan arrests the former head of separatist government after recapturing Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan arrests the former head of separatist government after recapturing Nagorno-Karabakh

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Azerbaijan said it arrested the former head of Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist government as he tried to cross into Armenia on Wednesday, following Azerbaijan’s 24-hour blitz last week to reclaim control of the enclave.
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Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA's Frank Rubio sets US space record

Three astronauts return to Earth after a year in space. NASA's Frank Rubio sets US space record

A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after being stuck in space for just over a year. American Frank Rubio set a record for the longest U.S. spaceflight — a result of the extended stay.
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