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Man pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy for Capitol attack

Man pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy for Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to plotting with other members of the far-right Proud Boys to violently stop the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election, making him the first member of the extremist group
US hits Iran with more sanctions over Mahsa Amini death

US hits Iran with more sanctions over Mahsa Amini death

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
Federal judge halts key parts of New York's new gun law

Federal judge halts key parts of New York's new gun law

ALBANY, N.Y.
Jan. 6 committee schedules next public hearing for Oct. 13

Jan. 6 committee schedules next public hearing for Oct. 13

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has scheduled its next hearing for Oct.
Man charged with smuggling pythons in his pants at US border

Man charged with smuggling pythons in his pants at US border

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York City man has been charged with smuggling three Burmese pythons in his pants at a U.S-Canadian border crossing.
At least 15 dead as 2 migrant boats sink in Greek waters

At least 15 dead as 2 migrant boats sink in Greek waters

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — At least 15 people have died after two boats carrying migrants sank in Greek waters, and rescuers were looking for dozens still missing, authorities said early Thursday.
Kidnapped California family, including baby, found dead

Kidnapped California family, including baby, found dead

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A baby girl, her parents and uncle who were kidnapped at gunpoint from their central California business two days ago were found dead Wednesday, the sheriff of Merced County said.
Myanmar hands 10-year prison sentence to Japanese journalist

Myanmar hands 10-year prison sentence to Japanese journalist

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced a Japanese journalist to prison after he filmed an anti-government protest in July, a Japanese diplomat said Thursday.
Texas executes inmate who fought prayer, touch rules

Texas executes inmate who fought prayer, touch rules

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas death row inmate whose case redefined the role of spiritual advisers in death chambers nationwide was executed Wednesday, despite the efforts of a district attorney to stop his lethal injection.
N Korea continues missile launches as US redeploys carrier

N Korea continues missile launches as US redeploys carrier

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched two ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Thursday, as the United States redeployed one of its aircraft carriers near the Korean Peninsula in response to Pyongyang's previous launch of a powerf