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US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime

US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden.
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Israeli jets hit militant site in Gaza after rocket attack

Israeli jets hit militant site in Gaza after rocket attack

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Residents of the Gaza Strip said Israeli aircraft launched a series of airstrikes at militant sites in the coastal Palestinian territory early Monday.
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Turkey probes contractors as earthquake deaths pass 33,000

Turkey probes contractors as earthquake deaths pass 33,000

ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities are targeting contractors allegedly linked with buildings that collapsed in the powerful Feb.
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Ex-minister Christoulides wins Cyprus presidential election

Ex-minister Christoulides wins Cyprus presidential election

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Former foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides was elected as the new president of Cyprus in a runoff election Sunday. His rival, veteran diplomat Andreas Mavroyiannis, conceded defeat. With 99.
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Emu escape: Flightless giant gets loose in Massachusetts

Emu escape: Flightless giant gets loose in Massachusetts

EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (AP) — A large pet bird that is normally native to Australia caused a ruckus south of Boston after escaping from her home. The bird is an emu, which is the second-tallest bird on Earth after its close relative the ostrich.
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Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 25,000

Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 25,000

ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — Rescue crews on Saturday pulled more survivors, including entire families, from toppled buildings despite diminishing hopes as the death toll of the enormous quake that struck a border region of Turkey and Syria five days ago s
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AP source: Trump team turns over items marked as classified

AP source: Trump team turns over items marked as classified

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have in recent months turned over to federal investigators additional documents with classified markings as well as a laptop belonging to a Trump aide, a person familiar with the situation s
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Rescuers rejoice as more quake survivors emerge from rubble

Rescuers rejoice as more quake survivors emerge from rubble

ISKENDERUN, Turkey (AP) — Six relatives huddled in a small air pocket, day after day. A desperate teenager grew so thirsty that he drank his own urine. Two frightened sisters were comforted by a pop song as they waited for rescuers to free them.
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Nicaraguan judge sentences outspoken bishop to 26 years

Nicaraguan judge sentences outspoken bishop to 26 years

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic Bishop Rolando Álvarez, an outspoken critic of Nicaragua’s government, was sentenced to 26 years in prison and stripped him of his Nicaraguan citizenship Friday, the latest move by President Daniel Ortega against the
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US jet shoots down unknown object flying off Alaska coast

US jet shoots down unknown object flying off Alaska coast

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the coast of Alaska on Friday on orders from President Joe Biden, White House officials said.
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