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Knife attack in Italy kills 1, wounds soccer player, others

Knife attack in Italy kills 1, wounds soccer player, others

MILAN (AP) — A man grabbed a knife from a supermarket shelf Thursday and stabbed five people, killing one and wounding four others, including Spanish soccer player Pablo Mari, Italian authorities said.
Egypt, IMF reach preliminary agreement for $3 billion loan

Egypt, IMF reach preliminary agreement for $3 billion loan

CAIRO (AP) — The International Monetary Fund reached a preliminary agreement with the Egyptian government Thursday that paves the way for the economically troubled Arab nation to access a $3 billion loan, officials said Thursday.
Outrage in South Africa as charges dropped in gang rape case

Outrage in South Africa as charges dropped in gang rape case

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Women’s rights groups in South Africa expressed outrage Thursday and criticized police for perceived failures after charges were dropped against 14 men accused of gang raping and robbing female members of a film crew at an abandon
Maine begins removing those naughty license plates

Maine begins removing those naughty license plates

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is cleaning up its roadways by removing the flippin’ vulgarities from license plates.
Putin claims West seeks global domination by using Ukraine

Putin claims West seeks global domination by using Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sought to cast the conflict in Ukraine as part of efforts by the West to secure its global domination. Speaking at a conference of international policy experts, Putin accused the U.S.
Woman sues over ban on feeding homeless people in parks

Woman sues over ban on feeding homeless people in parks

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — A woman who was arrested for feeding homeless people in northwest Arizona is suing over a local ordinance that regulates food-sharing events in public parks.
3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer

Three men accused of supporting terrorism in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday in a trial that focused on paramilitary drills and fierce contempt for government ahead of the 2020 election.
Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15

Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Gunmen attacked a major Shiite holy site in Iran on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens.
Branson's God and country tourism draws patriotic Christians

Branson's God and country tourism draws patriotic Christians

BRANSON, Mo. (RNS) — A night at the Dolly Parton Stampede is a microcosm of life in these polarized United States.
Herschel Walker faces abortion allegation from 2nd accuser

Herschel Walker faces abortion allegation from 2nd accuser

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman came forward Wednesday to accuse Herschel Walker, the anti-abortion Republican running for U.S.