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Russian court sentences a 72-year-old American to nearly 7 years in prison for fighting in Ukraine

Russian court sentences a 72-year-old American to nearly 7 years in prison for fighting in Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Monday sentenced a 72-year-old American in a closed trial to nearly seven years in prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene's debris

Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene's debris

BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane Monday as workers sprinted to pick up debris left over from Helene two weeks ago and highways were clogged with people fleeing ahead of the storm.
Tunisia's President Saied wins landslide reelection after cracking down on opponents

Tunisia's President Saied wins landslide reelection after cracking down on opponents

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s President Kais Saied won a landslide reelection victory in results announced Monday after a campaign season that saw his opponents jailed alongside journalists, activists and attorneys.
Georgia Supreme Court restores near-ban on abortions while state appeals

Georgia Supreme Court restores near-ban on abortions while state appeals

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday halted a ruling striking down the state's near-ban on abortions while it considers the state's appeal.
Judge gives preliminary approval to $2.78 billion settlement designed to pay college athletes

Judge gives preliminary approval to $2.78 billion settlement designed to pay college athletes

A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players. U.
Judge gives preliminary approval to $2.78 billion settlement designed to pay college athletes

Judge gives preliminary approval to $2.78 billion settlement designed to pay college athletes

A judge granted preliminary approval Monday to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that would transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players. U.
Tunisia's President Saied wins second term after cracking down on the opposition

Tunisia's President Saied wins second term after cracking down on the opposition

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s President Kais Saied won re-election in a landslide victory after a campaign season that saw his opponents jailed alongside journalists, activists and attorneys.
Tunisia's President Saied wins second term after cracking down on the opposition

Tunisia's President Saied wins second term after cracking down on the opposition

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s President Kais Saied won re-election in landslide victory after a campaign season saw his opponents jailed alongside journalists, activists and attorneys.
Nobel Prize in medicine honors 2 scientists for their discovery of microRNA

Nobel Prize in medicine honors 2 scientists for their discovery of microRNA

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA, tiny bits of genetic material that serve as on and off switches inside cells that help control what the cells do and when they do
Chicago mayor names new school board after entire panel resigns amid a fight over district control

Chicago mayor names new school board after entire panel resigns amid a fight over district control

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson named members of a new school board on Monday, days after all seven members resigned amid an escalating fight over control of the public schools in the nation’s third-largest city.
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