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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter, an extraordinary culmination to weeks of searches, subpoenas and resignations of top offic
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A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland

A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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Suspect is detained after an explosion at a California courthouse injures 5 people

Suspect is detained after an explosion at a California courthouse injures 5 people

SANTA MARIA, Calif.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government.
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Pope expels a bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement over 'sadistic' abuses

Pope expels a bishop and 9 other people from a Peru movement over 'sadistic' abuses

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis took the unusual decision Wednesday to expel 10 people – a bishop, priests and laypeople -- from a troubled Catholic movement in Peru after a Vatican investigation uncovered “sadistic” abuses of power, authority and s
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France and US are working on a plan for a 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah

France and US are working on a plan for a 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah

NEW YORK (AP) — France’s foreign minister said Wednesday that his country and the United States are working on a proposal for a 21-day cease-fire proposal “to allow for negotiations” in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has ki
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Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid

Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid

HOUSTON (AP) — A former Houston police officer was convicted of murder Wednesday in the deaths of couple during a 2019 drug raid that revealed systemic corruption problems within the police department’s narcotics unit.
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Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid

Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid

HOUSTON (AP) — A former Houston police officer has been convicted of murder in the 2019 deaths of a couple during a drug raid at their home.
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Passenger killed when gunman hijacks city bus, leads police on chase through downtown Los Angeles

Passenger killed when gunman hijacks city bus, leads police on chase through downtown Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A passenger was killed after a gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles early Wednesday, leading to a slow police chase through downtown before the suspect was eventually arrested, authorities said.
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