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Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump's weekend rally in Southern California

COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — A Nevada man with a shotgun, a loaded handgun and ammunition in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump's rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert, authorities said Sunday.
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US will send an air defense battery and American troops to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran

US will send an air defense battery and American troops to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to Israel, the Pentagon said Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel. Maj. Gen.
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US will send an air defense battery and American troops to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran

US will send an air defense battery and American troops to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to Israel, the Pentagon said Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel. Maj. Gen.
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In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster at landing pad

In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster at landing pad

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday on its boldest test flight yet, catching the returning booster back at the pad with mechanical arms.
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SpaceX launches its mega Starship rocket. This time, mechanical arms will try to catch it at landing

SpaceX launches its mega Starship rocket. This time, mechanical arms will try to catch it at landing

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday on its boldest test flight yet, striving to catch the returning booster back at the pad with mechanical arms.
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Macao's former top judge is elected as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China

Macao's former top judge is elected as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China

MACAO (AP) — Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai , was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’ s next leader in a largely ceremonial election on Sunday, setting him up to become the city’s first chief executive born in mainland China.
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Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69

LONDON (AP) — Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who for decades championed Scotland’s independence from the U.K., has died. He was 69.
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Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence, dies at 69

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence, dies at 69

LONDON (AP) — Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who for decades championed Scotland’s independence from the U.K., has died. He was 69.
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Harris' doctor reports she's in 'excellent health.' Her campaign wants to draw a contrast with Trump

Harris' doctor reports she's in 'excellent health.' Her campaign wants to draw a contrast with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” required to serve as president, her doctor said in a letter released Saturday that summarizes her medical history and status.
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Elevator door was 'broken' during Colorado mine tour accident that killed 1 and trapped 12

Elevator door was 'broken' during Colorado mine tour accident that killed 1 and trapped 12

DENVER (AP) — Investigators on Friday were trying to figure out what led to an elevator accident inside a former Colorado gold mine that killed a tour guide, injured four others and left a separate group of 12 people trapped for hours at the bottom o
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