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Blinken urges Congress to act on delayed ambassadorial nominations

Blinken urges Congress to act on delayed ambassadorial nominations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged the Senate to move forward with votes on more than 60 diplomatic nominations, including 38 ambassadors, that have been stalled due to objections by individual lawmakers.
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US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures

US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending additional fighter jets and a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.
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After years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU - and financial support

After years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU - and financial support

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The leaders of several Western Balkan countries that want to join the European Union met informally Monday in Albania's capital, Tirana, to prepare for a summit on their progress in preparing for future membership.
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Key Russian bridge to Crimea is struck again as Putin vows response to attack that killed 2

Key Russian bridge to Crimea is struck again as Putin vows response to attack that killed 2

TALLINN, Estonia — An attack before dawn Monday damaged a bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea that is a key supply route for Kremlin forces in the war with Ukraine , forcing the span’s temporary closure for a second time in less than a yea
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Carlee Russell returns home after search, but no word from Alabama police on where she'd been

Carlee Russell returns home after search, but no word from Alabama police on where she'd been

HOOVER, Ala.
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Biden campaign staffs up with former White House aide Cedric Richmond and fundraising leaders

Biden campaign staffs up with former White House aide Cedric Richmond and fundraising leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) — After having just four official staffers on the payroll last quarter, President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection campaign on Monday announced that former White House aide and congressman Cedric Richmond is joining as co-chair and that tw
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A heat wave in southern Europe generates health warnings for residents and tourists

A heat wave in southern Europe generates health warnings for residents and tourists

ROME (AP) — Italian health officials intensified heat warnings Monday as southern Europe began a brutally hot week with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius — or 104 degrees Fahrenheit — on a continent already sizzling under the sun and ov
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Former Navy commander enters Florida race to challenge US Sen. Scott

Former Navy commander enters Florida race to challenge US Sen. Scott

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Democrat who lost two congressional races in one of Florida’s most conservative districts announced Monday he will seek the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott.
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Unhealthy air quality lingers across parts of U.S. from drifting Canadian wildfire smoke

Unhealthy air quality lingers across parts of U.S. from drifting Canadian wildfire smoke

CHICAGO (AP) — For Chicagoans planning a lengthy outdoor run Monday, “today is not necessarily the day for that,” according to Kim Biggs of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
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2 children, 1 adult dead in weekend river drownings outside Houston, authorities say

2 children, 1 adult dead in weekend river drownings outside Houston, authorities say

HOUSTON (AP) — Three people including two children have drowned in separate weekend incidents while swimming at night near rural Houston-area parks along the San Jacinto River, according to authorities.
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