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Treason trial of Russian American woman opens as tensions rise between Washington and Moscow

The trial of a Russian American dual citizen whom Russia accuses of treason has opened as tensions rise between Washington and Moscow

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EU envoys agree on more Russia sanctions. LNG imports are among the targets.

European Union envoys have reached agreement on a “powerful and substantial” new series of sanctions that are part of its ongoing response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun will have memoir out in 2025

The first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, Carol Moseley Braun, will have a memoir out next year

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A cruise ship rescues 68 migrants and finds 5 bodies in a boat adrift in the Atlantic Ocean

Spanish rescuers say that a cruise ship has rescued 68 migrants and found five bodies in a traditional fishing boat that was drifting off the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean

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Roller coaster strikes and critically injures man in restricted area of Ohio theme park

Authorities believe a man who apparently entered a restricted area to retrieve his keys at an Ohio theme park was critically injured when he was struck by a steel roller coaster

News|Technology

Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines low flight over Oklahoma City suburbs

Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that swooped low enough to trigger a low-altitude alert while it was still nine miles away from the airport in Oklahoma City

Sports

Michael Phelps returning to NBC broadcast booth for Paris Olympics swimming coverage

Michael Phelps will be back in the broadcast booth for the Paris Olympics

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3 men arrested in Germany are suspected of spying on a Ukrainian for a foreign intelligence agency

Prosecutors in Germany say three men have been arrested on suspicion of trying to collect information on a person from Ukraine for a foreign intelligence agency

Sports

Thunder GM says Josh Giddey didn't want to come off the bench and requested trade

The Bulls and Thunder finalized a deal sending Josh Giddey to Chicago and Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City

Thunder GM says Josh Giddey didn't want to come off the bench and requested trade
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China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan

China says it has banned a number of business units of American aviation maker Lockheed Martin Corporation and three of its executives over arms deals with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own territory

China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
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Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says police are investigating an email sent to motorsport journalists and Formula 1 teams claiming Mercedes is sabotaging the performances of Lewis Hamilton following his decision to leave for Ferrari

Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'
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Trump ally Bannon asks the Supreme Court to delay his 4-month prison sentence on contempt charges

Trump ally Steve Bannon has asked the Supreme Court to delay his prison sentence while he fights his convictions for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S. Capitol attack

Trump ally Bannon asks the Supreme Court to delay his 4-month prison sentence on contempt charges
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Man accused of killing 7 at suburban Chicago July 4 parade might change not-guilty plea

A man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more at a 2022 parade in suburban Chicago might not go to trial

Man accused of killing 7 at suburban Chicago July 4 parade might change not-guilty plea
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CONCACAF to investigate after Canada's Bombito was targeted on social media with racist messages

CONCACAF says it will investigate racist messages directed at Canadian soccer player Moïse Bombito on social media after he made a tackle on Lionel Messi during a 2-0 Copa America loss to Argentina on Thursday

CONCACAF to investigate after Canada's Bombito was targeted on social media with racist messages
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EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has agreed to start membership negotiations with embattled Ukraine and Moldova

EU nations agree to start membership negotiations next week with Ukraine and Moldova
Environment|News

A major power outage hits Balkan region as countries swelter in an early summer heat wave

A major power outage has hit the Western Balkans as the region swelters in an early heat wave that has sent temperatures soaring to up to 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 degrees Fahrenheit

A major power outage hits Balkan region as countries swelter in an early summer heat wave
Environment|News

Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days

At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China’s Guangdong province caused historic flooding and slides, state media reported Friday, while authorities warned of more extreme weather in other parts of the country

Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days
Sports

Retired Azzurri star Roberto Baggio robbed at home during Italy's loss to Spain

Retired Italy star Roberto Baggio was robbed at gunpoint at his home while watching the national team’s game against Spain at the European Championship

Retired Azzurri star Roberto Baggio robbed at home during Italy's loss to Spain
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A fire that spread through settlements in Turkey killed 11. Greece evacuates villages for safety

Eleven people have been killed and dozens injured when a fire that apparently started in crop stubble spread through settlements in southeastern Turkey

A fire that spread through settlements in Turkey killed 11. Greece evacuates villages for safety
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Attorneys say Biden administration’s new safety standards for migrant children in custody not enough

Attorneys for migrant children who arrived to the United States on their own say the Biden administration’s new rules are not enough to ensure their safety while they are in U.S. custody and should not replace a decades-old agreement that requires court oversight

Attorneys say Biden administration’s new safety standards for migrant children in custody not enough
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Mexico's incoming president announces first Cabinet picks: academics and former public servants

Mexico's incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum has begun naming her Cabinet, presenting an even gender distribution and a heavy presence from academia and her prior administration as Mexico City’s mayor

Mexico's incoming president announces first Cabinet picks: academics and former public servants
Sports

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win

Lionel Messi’s through ball led to Julián Álvarez’s goal in the 49th minute, then he assisted on Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the 88th as Argentina began the defense of its Copa America title with a 2-0 victory over Canada

Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win
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Authorities arrest Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple homicides

An Alabama man wanted in connection with homicides in Oklahoma and Alabama has been apprehended in Arkansas

Authorities arrest Alabama man wanted in connection with multiple homicides
Environment|Travel

Floodwaters inundate Minnesota towns while another storm transformed New Mexico village into a lake

Several small-town tourist meccas in northern Minnesota are inundated in floodwaters after heavy rain earlier this week, while another powerful storm turned a New Mexico village into a lake

Floodwaters inundate Minnesota towns while another storm transformed New Mexico village into a lake
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15 shot after a 'sideshow' took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, police say

Fifteen people were shot after an illegal “sideshow” took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, California

15 shot after a 'sideshow' took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, police say

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