US Navy joins Army, Marine Corps in having no Senate-confirmed leader, in historic first
By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no
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US to send Ukraine new security aid worth $200 million -State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States said on Monday it will send Ukraine new security assistance valued at $200 million. The
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Chicago mayor to introduce the police department’s counterterrorism head as new superintendent
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will introduce the police department’s counterterrorism head as his choice for police superintendent of the nation’s third-largest city
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A family of four, a retired fire captain and his dog. These are some of the lives lost in Maui
Wildfires have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation, decimating a historic town
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Beloved 2000s Irish boy band Westlife set to embark on first-ever North American tour
The ‘00s Irish boy band-turned-pop group Westlife are set to embark on their first-ever run of North American tour dates in 2024, surrounding St. Patrick’s Day
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Blast in eastern Afghanistan kills 3, wounds 7 at hotel frequented by Pakistani refugees
Police say an explosion has ripped through a hotel in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Khost, killing at least three people and wounding seven others
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White House finalizes guidance to boost use of U.S.-made goods in infrastructure
By David Shepardson The White House on Monday issued guidance to boost the use of U.S.-made goods including
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Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music' and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies at 92
Clarence Avant, the manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as “The Godfather of Black Music,” has died
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6 former Mississippi officers expected to plead guilty Monday in alleged torture of 2 Black men
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers accused of torturing and abusing two Black men are set to appear in court Monday, when they are expected to plead guilty to state charges.
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Broadway-bound revival of 'The Wiz' finds its next Dorothy, thanks in part to TikTok
A 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the attention of casting agents with her TikTok videos has landed the plumb role of Dorothy in the Broadway-bound production of “The Wiz.”
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Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations and protests
A senior Swedish official says Swedes abroad and businesses linked to Sweden “should observe increased vigilance and caution,” following recent Quran burnings in the country and protests in the Muslim world
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Explainer-Maui inferno: What are the deadliest wildfires in US history?
By Stephen Culp (Reuters) -The Maui wildfires in Hawaii have killed at least 96, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire
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