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Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue

Russia has launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, coinciding with ongoing U.S.-mediated peace talks.

Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment 3m read

Protesters arrested after smearing custard and crumble on Crown Jewels case at Tower of London 1m read

The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump 3m read

Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood 4m read

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Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children 1m read

Sheriff hunting for the last of 3 inmates who escaped from a Louisiana jail 1m read

California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak 1m read

A UN team in Lebanon examines options for border area with Israel after peacekeepers leave 1m read

Trump administration plays up pipe bomb suspect's arrest. Jan. 6 violence goes unmentioned 4m read

Detroit reflects on Mike Duggan's tenure as his final days in the mayoral office near 3m read

San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen 1m read

Sanctioned oil tanker is stranded off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast after suspected Ukrainian strike 1m read

Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting 4m read

Hong Kong police arrest man for posts about deadly fire 2m read

Philippines says China fired flares toward its patrol plane in the disputed South China Sea 1m read

Overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border kills 5 and wounds 8, officials say 2m read

Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children in Kordofan, doctor group says 1m read

Mexican composer turns fire and ritual into a musical journey of renewal 3m read

Florida kicks off first black bear hunt in a decade, despite pushback 3m read

Ukrainian women embrace combat roles as technology reshapes the battlefield 4m read

Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry's famous buildings, in photos 2m read

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 3 months in prison for violating probation in gang case 1m read

High school student, 18, charged with arson in fire that burned New York City subway passenger 2m read

West Virginia National Guard member who survived DC shooting is slowly healing, governor says 1m read

Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog 1m read

FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown 1m read

New Orleans leaders blast immigration crackdown, pointing to video of agents chasing US citizen 2m read

Arizona congresswoman claims she was pepper sprayed during federal operation 2m read

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