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Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from Democrats about his qualifications and concerns he
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Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis, Spurs announce

Victor Wembanyama expected to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis, Spurs announce

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is not expected to play again this season after a blood clot condition was found in his right shoulder, a massive blow to the league and the second major health-related hit for the Spurs this season.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen.
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Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss

Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss

MADRID (AP) — Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso on Thursday for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
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David Boren, a former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator and university president, dies at 83

David Boren, a former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator and university president, dies at 83

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former Oklahoma Gov. David Boren, who became one of the nation's youngest governors in the 1970s at age 33 and later helped shape national intelligence as a U.S. senator, has died. He was 83.
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Teenager detained after 2 killed in a knife attack at shopping center in Czech Republic

Teenager detained after 2 killed in a knife attack at shopping center in Czech Republic

PRAGUE (AP) — Two women have died in a knife attack on Thursday at a shopping center in the Czech Republic , officials said.
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2 people are dead in a small plane collision at an Arizona airport with no control tower

2 people are dead in a small plane collision at an Arizona airport with no control tower

A midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona killed two people Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbs as US-Ukraine relations sour over the war with Russia

Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbs as US-Ukraine relations sour over the war with Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Relations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S.
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The white man who pleaded guilty to shooting a Black teen who rang a wrong doorbell dies

The white man who pleaded guilty to shooting a Black teen who rang a wrong doorbell dies

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — An 86-year-old Missouri man has died just days after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl , a Black honor student who rang the white man’s doorbell by mistake, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
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Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against New York City mayor

Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against New York City mayor

NEW YORK (AP) — A Justice Department official told a federal judge Wednesday that granting its request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams was his only option after the Democrat said under oath that no “other agreemen
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