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Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack "a terrorist act" by Kyiv

Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack "a terrorist act" by Kyiv

ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called the attack that damaged the huge bridge connecting Russia to its annexed territory of Crimea “a terrorist act” masterminded by Ukrainian special services.
'Amsterdam' and 'Lyle Lyle' struggle, letting 'Smile' repeat

'Amsterdam' and 'Lyle Lyle' struggle, letting 'Smile' repeat

NEW YORK (AP) — David O. Russell's star-studded 1930s mystery “Amsterdam" flopped and the children's book adaptation “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” debuted softly, allowing the horror thriller “Smile” to repeat atop the box office in U.S.
Austria's president expected to win 2nd term without runoff

Austria's president expected to win 2nd term without runoff

VIENNA (AP) — Austria’s liberal president was on course to win a second six-year term outright Sunday, avoiding a runoff vote after a campaign in which he portrayed himself as the stable option in uncertain times, projections showed.
Philippine ex-senator briefly held hostage in jail rampage

Philippine ex-senator briefly held hostage in jail rampage

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police killed three detained Muslim militants linked to the Islamic State group after they staged a jail rampage Sunday that saw a police officer stabbed and a former opposition senator briefly held hostage in a
Vegas showgirls describe shock of stabbings that left 2 dead

Vegas showgirls describe shock of stabbings that left 2 dead

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victims of a quick series of stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip described the shock and horror of the unexpected attack on a group of showgirls and others outside a casino that left two people dead and six injured.
N. Korea launches missile toward sea after US-SKorea drills

N. Korea launches missile toward sea after US-SKorea drills

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — eSouth Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, the latest in a barrage of weapons tests in recent days.
Russia adds popular rapper, writer to "foreign agent" list

Russia adds popular rapper, writer to "foreign agent" list

The Russian government on Friday designated a chart-topping rapper as a “foreign agent,”a label that has been widely seen as part of authorities' efforts to muzzle critical voices.
'Fake heiress' released to house arrest, fights deportation

'Fake heiress' released to house arrest, fights deportation

NEW YORK (AP) — Phony socialite and convicted swindler Anna Sorokin, whose scheme inspired a Netflix series, has been released from U.S. immigration custody to house arrest, immigration officials and her spokesperson said.
Large fire reported on key bridge linking Russia to Crimea

Large fire reported on key bridge linking Russia to Crimea

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian state-backed media are reporting that a fire has occurred on the bridge linking mainland Russia with the Russian-controlled Crimean peninsula.
NYC hospitals to pay $165M to women abused by gynecologist

NYC hospitals to pay $165M to women abused by gynecologist

NEW YORK (AP) — Two New York hospitals have agreed to pay more than $165 million to 147 former patients who have accused a former gynecologist of sexual abuse and misconduct.