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Iran's leader rejects calls to surrender and warns that intervention would harm the US

Iran's leader rejects calls to surrender and warns that intervention would harm the US

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of more Israeli strikes Wednesday and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage to them.
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Hurricane Erick strengthens to a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Erick strengthens to a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Erick has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane threatening approaching southern Mexico's coast with destructive winds and heavy rain, the U.S. Hurricane Center said Wednesday evening.
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US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review .
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US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats and their families from the U.S.
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A Michigan bear roamed the woods for two years with an awful lid on his neck. Not anymore.

A Michigan bear roamed the woods for two years with an awful lid on his neck. Not anymore.

Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck — for two years.
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Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death

Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of drunken driving in boyfriend's death

DEDHAM, Mass.
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Iran's leader rejects call to surrender, saying US intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'

Iran's leader rejects call to surrender, saying US intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of more Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage to them.
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Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant governor

Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant governor

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The candidates for Virginia’s lieutenant governor are set to make history after Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic nomination for the position on Wednesday.
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Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Oilers in 6 games

Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Oilers in 6 games

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Stanley's stay in South Florida is getting extended.
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Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights.
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