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Washington’s Makah Tribe could once again harpoon whales as US waives conservation law

FILE – Two Makah Indian whalers stand atop the carcass of a dead gray whale moments after helping tow it…

June 13, 2024

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Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly

FILE – This screen grab from video provided by WPVI-TV/6ABC shows the collapsed section of I-95 with fire trucks on…

June 13, 2024

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Puerto Rico restores power after a massive blackout as lawmakers call for a state of emergency

FILE – A utility pole with loose cables towers over a home in Loiza, Puerto Rico, Sept. 15, 2022. Towns…

June 13, 2024

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McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks to the green on the 18th hole during the first round of the U.S.…

June 13, 2024

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The Latest | Biden says no Gaza cease-fire deal soon, as mediators work to bridge gaps

Israeli soldiers are seen near the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel, Thursday, June 13, 2024. The army is battling…

June 13, 2024

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One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees

A SIM card is shown next to a cellphone in this photo taken on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in London.…

June 13, 2024

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One year later, migrants who survived wreck off Greece seek justice and struggle to cope with life

FILE – In this undated photo provided by Greece's coast guard on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, scores of people sit…

June 12, 2024

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Trump is returning to Capitol Hill to meet with Republican lawmakers, a first since Jan. 6 attack

FILE – Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.…

June 12, 2024

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G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as EU’s traditional powers recalibrate

From left, European Council President Charles Michel, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron,…

June 12, 2024

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Hot dog-eating champs Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will go head-to head in a Netflix special

FILE – Joey Chestnut, defending champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, left, works to…

June 12, 2024

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High school biology teacher looks to make the most of his ‘Tin Cup’ moment at the US Open

Colin Prater hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament…

June 12, 2024

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Twins clobber Rockies 17-9 with season-high 24 hits as Correa gets career-high 5 hits

Minnesota Twins' Carlos Correa, center, celebrates after hitting a single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the…

June 12, 2024

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President Joe Biden faces first lawsuit over new asylum crackdown at the border

FILE – Migrants seeking asylum from India walk towards a staging area before being transported and processed, Wednesday, June 5,…

June 12, 2024

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Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies at 86

FILE – Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant gives basketball great Jerry West a shoulder rub after the Lakers beat the…

June 12, 2024

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Federal court dismisses appeal of lawsuit contesting transgender woman in Wyoming sorority

FILE – Cheryl Tuck-Smith, a long-time member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, speaks in support of the six plaintiffs in…

June 12, 2024

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He rambled to reporters after a downtown Atlanta shooting. Then, police say, he hijacked a bus

In this image taken from video, Joseph Grier speaks with reporters about a shooting in the food court of the…

June 12, 2024

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Russia fires more missiles and drones at Ukraine ahead of diplomatic efforts to stop the war

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stands in front of a Patriot air defense missile system during a visit to a military…

June 12, 2024

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France’s Macron defends decision on snap legislative elections, urges voters to defeat far-right

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in Paris. President Emmanuel Macron is addressing French voters…

June 12, 2024

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Twins and Rockies play to determine series winner

Colorado Rockies (24-43, fifth in the NL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (35-32, third in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 1:10…

June 12, 2024

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North Korea’s Kim hails Russia ties as Putin reportedly plans a visit

FILE – Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during their meeting at…

June 11, 2024

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More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage

Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi…

June 11, 2024

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Americans celebrate their flag every year, and the holiday was born in Wisconsin

Brook Nugent poses with her twin daughters Maisie, left, and Sabrina, right, in front of a giant flag on display…

June 11, 2024

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Faking an honest woman: Why Russia, China and Big Tech all use faux females to get clicks

FILE – Scarlett Johansson attends the Golden Heart Awards, Oct. 16, 2023, in New York. Research shows that chatbots and…

June 11, 2024

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Supreme Court has a lot of work to do and little time to do it with a sizable case backlog

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is headed into its final few weeks with nearly half of the cases heard…

June 11, 2024