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All suspects in custody after Virginia shooting that killed 3 and wounded 3 others, authorities say

All suspects in custody after Virginia shooting that killed 3 and wounded 3 others, authorities say

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (AP) — All suspects were in custody early Wednesday after a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia, authorities said.
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A nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican capital leaves at least 79 dead and 160 injured

A nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican capital leaves at least 79 dead and 160 injured

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least 79 people dead and 160 injured, authori
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Texas AG Ken Paxton launches Senate primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn

Texas AG Ken Paxton launches Senate primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for the U.S. Senate in a primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn, setting up what is likely to become one of the GOP’s most contentious and expensive contests of 2026.
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Judge rejects new trials for 2 convicted of human smuggling in death of family of 4 from India

Judge rejects new trials for 2 convicted of human smuggling in death of family of 4 from India

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected requests for new trials for two men convicted on human smuggling charges in the deaths of four members of a family from India who froze to death while trying to cross the Canadian border into Min
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A Florida man is executed for killing a Miami Herald employee who was abducted on a lunch break

A Florida man is executed for killing a Miami Herald employee who was abducted on a lunch break

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man convicted of killing a Miami Herald employee who was abducted on her lunch break was executed Tuesday evening . Michael Tanzi was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m.
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Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, dies in DR roof collapse

Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, dies in DR roof collapse

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Octavio Dotel, who pitched for 13 major league teams in a 15-year career and won a world championship with the St.
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Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister

Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister

TORONTO (AP) — Retired NHL great Wayne Gretzky downplayed his influence on Donald Trump in his first public comments since the U.S. president began his second term and began making references to making Canada the 51st state .
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Congo repatriates 3 Americans facing life in jail over a failed coup plot, official says

Congo repatriates 3 Americans facing life in jail over a failed coup plot, official says

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The three Americans convicted on charges of participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been repatriated to the United States days after their death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment, Congo's pres
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Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program

Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran 's foreign minister said Tuesday he'll meet with U.S.
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South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border

South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the rivals' tense border on Tuesday, South Korean officials said.
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