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53 people have died from the Maui wildfires, governor says, and historic Lahaina has burned down

53 people have died from the Maui wildfires, governor says, and historic Lahaina has burned down

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated neighborhoods and landmarks charred beyond recognition, as the death toll rose to at least 53 and survivors tol
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Iran transfers 5 Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in step toward deal for full release

Iran transfers 5 Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in step toward deal for full release

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has moved five Iranian-Americans from prison to house arrest in exchange for billions of dollars frozen in South Korea, U.S.
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Suburban Detroit woman says she found a live frog in a spinach container

Suburban Detroit woman says she found a live frog in a spinach container

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A woman in suburban Detroit said she got a scare when she discovered a live frog in a container of spinach purchased from a grocery store.
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Western officials: Niger junta warned they'd kill deposed president after any military intervention

Western officials: Niger junta warned they'd kill deposed president after any military intervention

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Niger’s junta told a top U.S. diplomat that they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries attempted any military intervention to restore his rule, two Western officials told The Associated Press.
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Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine and $12B for disaster fund, an AP source says

Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine and $12B for disaster fund, an AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday will ask Congress to provide more than $13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, another massive infusion of cash as the Russian invasion wears on and Ukraine pushes a counteroffensive against the Krem
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Wildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic town

Wildfire on Maui kills at least 6, damages over 270 structures as it sweeps through historic town

KAHULUI, Hawaii (AP) — A wildfire tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island of Maui in darkness Wednesday, reducing much of a historic town to ash and forcing people to jump into the ocean to flee the flames.
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Dam in Norway partially bursts after days of heavy rain, flooding and evacuations

Dam in Norway partially bursts after days of heavy rain, flooding and evacuations

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A dam in southern Norway partially burst Wednesday following days of heavy rain that triggered landslides and flooding in the mountainous region and forced downstream communities to evacuate, officials said.
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Utah man suspected of threatening President Joe Biden shot and killed as FBI served warrant

Utah man suspected of threatening President Joe Biden shot and killed as FBI served warrant

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man accused of making threats against President Joe Biden was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the president was expected to land in the state Wednesday, authorities said.
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Kidnappers in Haiti release US nurse and her young daughter nearly 2 weeks after their abduction

Kidnappers in Haiti release US nurse and her young daughter nearly 2 weeks after their abduction

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Kidnappers in Haiti released a U.S.
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Fire at French vacation home for adults with disabilities kills 9 people and 2 more feared dead

Fire at French vacation home for adults with disabilities kills 9 people and 2 more feared dead

PARIS (AP) — A fire ripped through a vacation home for adults with disabilities in eastern France on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, the head of rescue operations said. Lt. Col.
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