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Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told allies to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine, hailing Ukraine as the “party of peace.
Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak

Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. on Friday caused deadly crashes, damaged buildings and fanned more than 100 wildfires in several central states, prompting evacuation orders in some communities.
Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state’s first nitrogen gas execution next week

Appeals court says Louisiana can carry out the state’s first nitrogen gas execution next week

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's first execution using nitrogen gas is set to move forward as planned next week after a federal appeals court on Friday vacated a preliminary injunction granted by a lower judge.
Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark

Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba suffered a massive power outage Friday night affecting Havana and the country's provinces that left millions in the dark. Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines said at around 8:15 p.m.
Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump's orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs , handing the Trump administration a win after a string of setbacks defending President Don
Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state's restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on Friday to clarify medical exceptions allowed under the law, representing a pivot from Republican legislators who have defended the sta
Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline

Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The vote was 54-46.
The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the US

The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the US

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S.
Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the US 'is no longer welcome' in the country

Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the US 'is no longer welcome' in the country

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa’s ambassador to the United States “is no longer welcome” in the country.
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