Another series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states.
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Pope Francis leaves Rome hospital 9 days after operation; surgeon says ‘he’s better than before’
The 86-year-old was admitted for surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall and remove intestinal scar tissue that had caused intestinal blockages.
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Russian missiles target Kyiv as visiting African leaders push for peace and grain
A delegation of leaders and senior officials from Africa is in Ukraine seeking ways to end the full-scale war now in its 16th month and ensure food and fertilizer deliveries to their continent
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Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 3 and injuring dozens
The weather service said a 2nd round of storms would continue to move through Oklahoma and parts of Texas through the evening.
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West Coast dockworkers, shippers reach tentative contract agreement
The deal comes after more than a year of negotiations and several work disruptions that snarled shipping traffic at some of the largest ports.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Protesters drop pants for climate change at Massachusetts state house
The group was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and indecent exposure.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Vermont man charged with killing his mother at sea dies awaiting trial
Nathan Carman was found dead in his New Hampshire jail cell Thursday.
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Hope dims for missing migrants amid questions about Greece’s actions in deadly sinking
The trawler may have carried as many as 750 passengers, including women and children who were likely trapped in the hold as the vessel overturned and went down early Wednesday.
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A Missouri doctor’s death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren’t talking
Many of the people who knew John Forsyth are at a loss to explain the emergency room doctor’s death.
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Bus full of senior citizens in Canada collides with truck, killing 15 people
Ten others were injured when a bus carrying senior citizens to a casino collided with a semi-trailer truck in the province of Manitoba Thursday.