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US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey following the Turkish government’s ratification this week of Sweden’s membership in NATO.
Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina

Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Maui's historic town of Lahaina in August was identified Friday as a 70-year-old woman whose husband, sister and several other relatives also died in the fire.
Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution

Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed for minutes on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that has ignited debate over the humaneness of the method.
Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case, jury says

Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case, jury says

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury awarded $83.3 million to E.
Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire

Top UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court on Friday ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza, but the panel stopped short of ordering Jerusalem to end the military offensive that
Guantanamo panel recommends 23-year sentences for 2 in connection with 2002 Bali attacks

Guantanamo panel recommends 23-year sentences for 2 in connection with 2002 Bali attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — A military panel at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba recommended 23 years in detention Friday for two Malaysian men in connection with deadly 2002 bombings in Bali, a spokesman for the military commission said.
Furry surprise in theft suspect's pocket: A tiny blue-eyed puppy

Furry surprise in theft suspect's pocket: A tiny blue-eyed puppy

ROSEVILLE, Mich. (AP) — Officers in a Detroit suburb found a furry surprise as they patted down a theft suspect: A tiny blue-eyed puppy, zipped inside the man’s jacket pocket. Roseville police discovered the blue pit bull on Jan.
Pretrial detention for American reporter accused of spying in Russia extended through March

Pretrial detention for American reporter accused of spying in Russia extended through March

MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow Friday extended the pretrial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, until the end of March, meaning the journalist will spend at least a year behind bars in Russia.
Alabama executes a man with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used

Alabama executes a man with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used

ATMORE, Ala.
Jannik Sinner ends 10-time champion Novak Djokovic's unbeaten streak in Australian Open semifinals

Jannik Sinner ends 10-time champion Novak Djokovic's unbeaten streak in Australian Open semifinals

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jannik Sinner has upset Novak Djokovic to reach the Australian Open men's final, ending the 10-time champion's career unbeaten streak in semifinals at Melbourne Park.