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Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic

Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Kirk strengthened Wednesday into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and was expected to grow rapidly into a major hurricane, forecasters said.
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Deadly Maui fire erupted from earlier blaze believed to have been extinguished, investigation finds

Deadly Maui fire erupted from earlier blaze believed to have been extinguished, investigation finds

HONOLULU (AP) — The wildfire that killed at least 102 people on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire, sparked by downed power lines , that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials confirmed Wednesday as they presented their
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Investigators in Haiti accuse three members of transitional presidential council of corruption

Investigators in Haiti accuse three members of transitional presidential council of corruption

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An anti-corruption agency in Haiti on Wednesday accused three members of the country's transitional presidential council of bribery in a scathing report that threatens to destabilize the country’s fragile political stabil
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Prosecutors: Trump 'resorted to crimes' after losing 2020 election in failed bid to cling to power

Prosecutors: Trump 'resorted to crimes' after losing 2020 election in failed bid to cling to power

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump “resorted to crimes” in a failed bid to cling to power after losing the 2020 election, federal prosecutors said in a newly unsealed court filing that argues that the former president is not entitled to immunity from pro
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Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results

Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results

WASHINGTON (AP) — Security for America's election systems has become so robust that Russia , Iran or any other foreign adversary will not be able to alter the outcome of this year’s presidential race, the head of the nation’s cybersecurity agency sai
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Investigators in Haiti accuse three members of transitional presidential council of corruption

Investigators in Haiti accuse three members of transitional presidential council of corruption

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An anti-corruption agency in Haiti on Wednesday accused three members of the country's transitional presidential council of bribery in a scathing report that threatens to destabilize the country’s fragile political stabil
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Police delivered a 'beatdown' that killed Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says in trial closing

Police delivered a 'beatdown' that killed Tyre Nichols, prosecutor says in trial closing

MEMPHIS, Tenn.
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Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results

Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results

WASHINGTON (AP) — Security for America's election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary will not be able to alter the outcome of this year’s presidential race, the head of the nation’s cybersecurity agency said
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Prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City mayor and indict others

Prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City mayor and indict others

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they are pursuing “several related investigations” that could lead to additional corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and indictments for people in his orbit.
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Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A court in Greenland ruled Wednesday that anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct. 23 to ensure his presence in connection with a decision by Denmark’s justice ministry on extradition.
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