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Vance and Walz are still relatively unknown, but the governor is better liked, an AP-NORC poll finds

Vance and Walz are still relatively unknown, but the governor is better liked, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance have vaulted themselves out of national obscurity as they hustle to introduce themselves to the country, but the senator from Ohio has had a rockier start than the Minnesota governor.
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Hurricane Gilma now a Category 2 and expected to intensify, forecasters say

Hurricane Gilma now a Category 2 and expected to intensify, forecasters say

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gilma strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in the eastern Pacific Ocean and was forecast to become a major hurricane as soon as Thursday.
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Babysitter pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2019 death of man she injured as baby in 1984

Babysitter pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2019 death of man she injured as baby in 1984

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former babysitter pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday for the 2019 death of a man she was accused of disabling as an infant 40 years ago.
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Kansas mom sentenced to life in prison after her 2-year-old son fatally shot her 4-year-old daughter

Kansas mom sentenced to life in prison after her 2-year-old son fatally shot her 4-year-old daughter

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas mother whose 2-year-old son fatally shot his 4-year-old sister has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Moscow sees one of Ukraine's largest drone attacks as fighting rages in Kursk and eastern Ukraine

Moscow sees one of Ukraine's largest drone attacks as fighting rages in Kursk and eastern Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow came under one of the largest attacks by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Russian authorities reported Wednesday, saying they destroyed all of those headed toward the capital.
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Rescue crews unload body bag in Sicily port as search continues after yacht sinking

Rescue crews unload body bag in Sicily port as search continues after yacht sinking

PORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily recovered at least one body Wednesday, as the search continued for more missing passengers and questions intensified about why the sailboat sank so quickly.
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Man wanted for murder has been apprehended after standoff at Chicago restaurant, authorities say

Man wanted for murder has been apprehended after standoff at Chicago restaurant, authorities say

CHICAGO (AP) — A man who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse and is wanted on murder and armed robbery charges was taken into custody Wednesday following a standoff with police at a restaurant in Chicago, blocks from the Democratic National Convent
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Greek oil tanker drifting and ablaze after repeated attacks in the Red Sea, British military says

Greek oil tanker drifting and ablaze after repeated attacks in the Red Sea, British military says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Greek-flagged oil tanker traveling through the Red Sea came under repeated attack Wednesday, leaving the vessel “not under command” and drifting ablaze after an assault suspected to have been carried out by Yemen'
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India's top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed

India's top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court on Tuesday set up a national task force of doctors who will make recommendations on safety of health care workers at their workplace, days after the rape and killing of a trainee doctor that sparked outrage and nati
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Iran's hard-line parliament approves all members of president's Cabinet, first time since 2001

Iran's hard-line parliament approves all members of president's Cabinet, first time since 2001

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's hard-line parliament on Wednesday approved all members of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian's Cabinet, the first time in over two decades a leader has been able to get all of his officials through the body.
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