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Russians stage a rare protest after a dam bursts and homes flood near the Kazakh border

Russians in the city of Orsk gathered in a rare protest Monday calling for compensation following the collapse of a dam and subsequent flooding in the Orenburg region near the border with Kazakhstan

Russians stage a rare protest after a dam bursts and homes flood near the Kazakh border
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The Latest | Netanyahu vows to carry out Rafah invasion, which US says would be a mistake

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated his pledge to invade Rafah

The Latest | Netanyahu vows to carry out Rafah invasion, which US says would be a mistake
Arts|Entertainment|News

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

George Lucas will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival next month, festival organizers announced Tuesday

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people

The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing one’s biological sex

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Blinken says Israel hasn't told US of any specific date for Rafah ground invasion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has not informed the U.S. of any specific date for the start of a major offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah

The Latest | Blinken says Israel hasn't told US of any specific date for Rafah ground invasion
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Water levels rise and homes flood in Russia after a dam bursts near the Kazakhstan border

Russian officials are scrambling to help homeowners displaced by floods, as water levels have risen in the Ural River

Water levels rise and homes flood in Russia after a dam bursts near the Kazakhstan border
News|US

Some Gulf Coast states schools, government offices close for severe weather, possible tornadoes

Emergency workers rescued people from flooded homes and cars in a Texas town

Some Gulf Coast states schools, government offices close for severe weather, possible tornadoes
Americas|Sports|World

Packers will face Eagles in Brazil in Friday night season opener

The Green Bay Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles when the NFL holds its first regular-season game in Brazil on Sept. 6

Packers will face Eagles in Brazil in Friday night season opener
Sports

The Masters: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for golf's first major of 2024

The 88th Masters got underway following a 2 1/2-hour weather delay and ceremonial tee shots from Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player down Tea Olive, the first hole at Augusta National

The Masters: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for golf's first major of 2024
News|World

The Latest | Israeli strike kills 3 sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip

The Latest | Israeli strike kills 3 sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
Business|News|Technology

Amazon adds Andrew Ng, a leading voice in artificial intelligence, to its board of directors

Amazon is adding artificial intelligence visionary Andrew Ng (EE-ng) to its board of directors

Amazon adds Andrew Ng, a leading voice in artificial intelligence, to its board of directors
Celebrity|Crime|News|US

Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson

Reaction has started to pour in on the death of O.J. Simpson after battling prostate cancer

Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson
News|World

The Latest | 2 Palestinians killed and 3 injured in confrontations with Israeli forces in West Bank

Two Palestinians have been killed early Friday in confrontations with Israeli forces in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

The Latest | 2 Palestinians killed and 3 injured in confrontations with Israeli forces in West Bank
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

What to stream this week: Conan O’Brien travels, 'Migration' soars and Taylor Swift will reign

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Taylor Swift's eagerly anticipated album “The Tortured Poets Department,” a family of ducks is coaxed into flying south for the winter in the kid-friendly animated movie “Migration” and Conan O’Brien makes himself the brunt of jokes in his new travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go” for Max

What to stream this week: Conan O’Brien travels, 'Migration' soars and Taylor Swift will reign
Sports

Spirit down Dash 3-1 in NWSL. Marta scores in Pride's 1-0 win over Royals

The Washington Spirit scored all of their goals in the second half for a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League

News|World

The Latest | Iran launches its first-ever full-scale military attack on Israel

Iran launched its first full-scale military attack against Israel on Saturday, sending drones toward Israel

The Latest | Iran launches its first-ever full-scale military attack on Israel
MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Israel hails interception of drones and missiles in unprecedented attack by Iran

Israel is hailing the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles

The Latest | Israel hails interception of drones and missiles in unprecedented attack by Iran
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

OJ Simpson's public life crossed decades and boundaries, leaving lasting echoes. Here are a few

O.J. Simpson's death is leaving a legacy across multiple areas of American life including sports, entertainment and the criminal justice system

OJ Simpson's public life crossed decades and boundaries, leaving lasting echoes. Here are a few
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The Latest | World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate for the Iranian drone and missile attack

World leaders are urging Israel not to retaliate after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles

The Latest | World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate for the Iranian drone and missile attack
Crime|Election|News|US

The Latest | Trump arrives at court in New York for the start of jury selection in hush money trial

Donald Trump has arrived at a New York court for the start of jury selection in his hush money trial, making history as the first former president to stand trial on criminal charges

The Latest | Trump arrives at court in New York for the start of jury selection in hush money trial
Celebrity|Entertainment

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los Angeles

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots will headline concerts celebrating the return of the BET Experience in Los Angeles just days before the 2024 BET Awards

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los Angeles
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

The Latest | Israel must stop settler attacks on Palestinians, UN human rights office says

The United Nations human rights office says Israeli security forces must immediately put an end to settler attacks on Palestinians

The Latest | Israel must stop settler attacks on Palestinians, UN human rights office says
Crime|News|Political|US

The Latest | Trump returns to court as jury selection in his historic hush money case enters 2nd day

Donald Trump has returned to a New York courtroom as the jury selection process in his historic hush money trial enters a second day

The Latest | Trump returns to court as jury selection in his historic hush money case enters 2nd day
Sports

Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors

Blake Griffin has announced his retirement after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory

MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion'

Iran’s president has warned that the “tiniest invasion” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response, as the region braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran’s attack over the weekend

The Latest | Iran president warns of 'massive' response if Israel launches 'tiniest invasion'

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