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US expands sanctions on Russia's 'brutal' Wagner Group

US expands sanctions on Russia's 'brutal' Wagner Group

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday expanded U.S.

Trump's return to Facebook could be major fundraising boost

NEW YORK (AP) — The decision by Facebook's parent company to soon reinstate Donald Trump's account comes at a critical moment for the former president as he tries to build campaign momentum for a return to the White House.
Study of Pittsburgh bridge collapse looking at leg fractures

Study of Pittsburgh bridge collapse looking at leg fractures

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge nearly one year ago are looking closely at damage to the legs of the structure, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.
US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers'

US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has at least temporarily dismantled the network of a prolific ransomware gang it infiltrated last year, saving victims including hospitals and school districts a potential $130 million in ransom payments, Attorney General Me
Yellen visits Zambian farm to showcase Africa's ag potential

Yellen visits Zambian farm to showcase Africa's ag potential

CHONGWE, Zambia (AP) — U.S.
France urges release of 7 nationals imprisoned in Iran

France urges release of 7 nationals imprisoned in Iran

PARIS (AP) — France on Thursday called for the “immediate release” of seven French nationals detained in Iran, denouncing an “unjustifiable and unacceptable” situation.
Turkey: Sweden complicit in hate crime, NATO talks pointless

Turkey: Sweden complicit in hate crime, NATO talks pointless

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister on Thursday accused Sweden of being complicit in a "hate and racist” crime for failing to prevent weekend protests in Stockholm by an anti-Islam and pro-Kurdish groups.

Spain to end mandatory use of face masks on public transport

MADRID (AP) — Spain is set to end the mandatory use of face masks on public transport nearly three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How will we know if the US economy is in a recession?

How will we know if the US economy is in a recession?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The second consecutive quarter of economic growth that the government reported Thursday underscored that the nation isn't in a recession despite high inflation and the Federal Reserve's fastest pace of interest rate hikes in four de
Germany apologizes for leopard jibe that upset some Africans

Germany apologizes for leopard jibe that upset some Africans

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Germany apologized on Thursday for using a leopard emoji in a jibe at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Twitter that ended up offending some Africans.