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Putin repeats that Russia will consider sending weapons to adversaries of the West

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia will consider sending weapons to adversaries of Western countries that supply arms to Ukraine, repeating a warning made d...

Jun 07, 2024

Biden looks to Pointe du Hoc to inspire push for democracy abroad - and at home

POINTE DU HOC, France (AP) - President Joe Biden on Friday looked to summon Americans to defend democracy from threats at home and abroad - and draw an implicit contrast with Donald Trump - by drawing...

Jun 07, 2024

US-built pier in Gaza reconnected after repairs, aid expected to flow soon, US Central Command says

WASHINGTON (AP) - A key section of the U.S. military-built pier designed to carry badly needed aid into Gaza by boat has been reconnected to the Gaza beach following storm damage repairs, and aid will...

Jun 07, 2024

Back from France, the first lady attends Hunter Biden's gun trial. The defense has 2 more witnesses

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Federal prosecutors are wrapping up their gun case against Hunter Biden, with two more witnesses expected Friday in their effort to prove to jurors that the president's son lie...

Jun 07, 2024

Biden apologizes to Ukraine's Zelenskyy for monthslong holdup to weapons that let Russia make gains

PARIS (AP) - President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a monthslong holdup in American military assistance that let Russia mak...

Jun 07, 2024

Yemen's Houthi rebels detain at least 9 UN staffers and others in sudden crackdown, officials say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - At least nine Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Yemen's Houthi rebels under unclear circumstances, authorities said Friday, as the re...

Jun 07, 2024

Brown has 22, Porzingis returns with 20 as Celtics open NBA Finals with 107-89 win over Mavericks

BOSTON (AP) - Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Gam...

Jun 06, 2024

Israel’s Netanyahu set to address the US Congress on July 24, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, according to a person familiar with the matter. Congressional leaders last week fo...

Jun 06, 2024

Texas sheriff says 7 suspects arrested, 11 migrants hospitalized after sting near San Antonio

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Eleven people were hospitalized and seven smuggling suspects were arrested Thursday after authorities found more than two dozen migrants who had been driven from the border packed...

Jun 06, 2024

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Thursday, in a new package that includes ammunition Kyiv's forces could use to strike threats in...

Jun 06, 2024