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Trump administration labels 8 Latin American cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations'

Trump administration labels 8 Latin American cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is formally designating eight Latin American crime organizations as “foreign terrorist organizations,” upping its pressure on cartels operating in the U.S. and on anyone aiding them.
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Trump calls Zelenskyy a 'dictator' as tensions rise between the leaders over the Russia-Ukraine war

Trump calls Zelenskyy a 'dictator' as tensions rise between the leaders over the Russia-Ukraine war

MIAMI (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” lashing out after the Ukrainian president said Trump was being influenced by Russian disinformation as he moves to end the Kremlin's war again
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Clarification: Wisconsin Education Leader story

Clarification: Wisconsin Education Leader story

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — In a Feb. 18 story about the race for Wisconsin education secretary, The Associated Press reported that Brittany Kinser is an advocate for private schools.
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Pakistan wants to expel all Afghan refugees from the country, says Afghan embassy

Pakistan wants to expel all Afghan refugees from the country, says Afghan embassy

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the country and they face expulsion in the near future, the Afghan embassy in Islamabad warned Wednesday.
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The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pontiff that raised concerns about his ability to fight off the infection.
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Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup that included a plan to poison Lula

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup that included a plan to poison Lula

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's prosecutor-general on Tuesday formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, in a plot that included a plan to poison his successor and current
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Man who attacked Japan's ex-Prime Minister Kishida convicted and sentenced to 10 years, reports say

Man who attacked Japan's ex-Prime Minister Kishida convicted and sentenced to 10 years, reports say

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Wednesday convicted a man who threw a homemade pipe bomb at Japan's former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a 2023 campaign event, sentencing him to 10 years in prison, according to local media reports.
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2 backcountry skiers are killed in an Oregon avalanche

2 backcountry skiers are killed in an Oregon avalanche

BEND, Ore. (AP) — An avalanche in Oregon's Cascade Mountains has killed two backcountry skiers, authorities said Tuesday.
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US GM Guerin would welcome Trump for 4 Nations Face-Off title game

US GM Guerin would welcome Trump for 4 Nations Face-Off title game

BOSTON (AP) — The general manager of the United States team in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the U.S. and Canada on Thursday night.
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US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title

US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title

BOSTON (AP) — The general manager of the United States team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the U.S. and Canada on Thursday night.
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