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

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.
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Man charged in Gilgo Beach serial killings kept 'blueprint' of crimes on computer, prosecutors say

Man charged in Gilgo Beach serial killings kept 'blueprint' of crimes on computer, prosecutors say

RIVERHEAD, N.Y.
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Giraffe's nibble turns into airborne safari adventure for Texas toddler

Giraffe's nibble turns into airborne safari adventure for Texas toddler

GLEN ROSE, Texas (AP) — A Texas family got a brief scare when a nibble from a giraffe turned a 2-year-old’s safari visit into an airborne adventure.
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2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for life

2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for life

NEW YORK (AP) — Two more men were charged Thursday in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life.
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Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says

Trump ally Steve Bannon must surrender to prison by July 1 to start contempt sentence, judge says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, must report to prison by July 1 to serve his four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the U.S.
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A court ruling will allow new student housing at University of California, Berkeley’s People’s Park.

A court ruling will allow new student housing at University of California, Berkeley’s People’s Park.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California Supreme Court ruling will allow student housing at University of California to be built at Berkeley’s historic People’s Park.
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Polish soldier stabbed at the Belarus border dies of his injuries as pressure from migrants rises

Polish soldier stabbed at the Belarus border dies of his injuries as pressure from migrants rises

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish soldier who was stabbed last month at the eastern border with Belarus has died, Poland's military said Thursday.
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Fossil-hunting diver says he has found a large section of mastodon tusk off Florida's coast

Fossil-hunting diver says he has found a large section of mastodon tusk off Florida's coast

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — At first, fossil-hunting diver Alex Lundberg thought the lengthy object on the sea floor off Florida's Gulf Coast was a piece of wood.
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Biden calls for solidarity with Ukraine at D-Day anniversary ceremony near the beaches of Normandy

Biden calls for solidarity with Ukraine at D-Day anniversary ceremony near the beaches of Normandy

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday by saying “we will not walk away” from the defense of Ukraine and allow Russia to threaten more of Europe.
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As the world marks 80th anniversary of D-Day landings, renewed war in Europe is on minds of many

As the world marks 80th anniversary of D-Day landings, renewed war in Europe is on minds of many

UTAH BEACH, France (AP) — Twelve U.S. and British World War II veterans were given Legion of Honor awards by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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