Grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas allow patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk.
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Ukraine on an ‘irreversible’ path to NATO, but only after war ends
In another boost for Ukraine, the U.S., the Netherlands and Denmark announced Wednesday that the first NATO-provided F-16s were on their way to Ukraine.
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Fed chair Jerome Powell not prepared ‘yet’ to say he’s confident about inflation
The Fed chair has avoided giving any strong signals on the timing of interest rate cuts, though he has emphasized policymakers face risks from both moving too quickly or too slowly to take action.
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Beryl’s remnants drop tornadoes, heavy rain from Great Lakes to New England
A flood watch was in effect for parts of multiple states, including Maine, and rainfall warnings were issued for portions of southern Canada.
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Opening statements in actor Alec Baldwin’s trial to give roadmap to manslaughter case
The shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins nearly 3 years ago sent shock waves through the film industry and led to one felony charge against Baldwin that could result in up to 18 months in prison.
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Biden’s support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out
The conversation was ‘dour’ and ‘sad’ in the House, lawmakers said, as they discussed their party leader who emphatically refuses to step aside.
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The body of an American climber buried by an avalanche 22 years ago in Peru is found in the ice
Police in Peru say they have found the body of an American mountaineer who was buried by an avalanche 22 years ago as he tried to climb one of the highest peaks in the Andes.
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NATO allies to send dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine, including 4 Patriots
The commitment for new air defense systems comes as Russia continues its relentless bombardment of Ukraine, including a massive barrage that struck a children’s hospital in Kyiv on Monday.
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Pair of giant pandas from China acclimating to new home at San Diego Zoo
The 2 giant pandas from China are not yet on public display.
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U.S. disrupts Russian government-backed disinformation campaign to sow discord
U.S. officials described the internet operation as part of an ongoing effort, boosted by artificial intelligence, to create fictitious social media profiles designed to advance the aims of the Russian government.