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Japanese, US and South Korean officials condemn the North’s weapons plans but urge dialogue

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese, U.S. and South Korean senior officials have condemned North Korea for its recent ICBM-class ballistic missile launches. At a meeting in Japan, they vowed to step up their trilateral cooperation to strengthen deterrence and sanctions against the North, while stressing the need for dialogue with Pyongyang.

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Chinese tourists flock to ‘Flaming Mountains’ despite heat wave

Reuters Tourists flocked to China’s scenic Flaming Mountains this week to experience searing high temperatures amid punishing heat waves that have scorched much of the Northern Hemisphere. Armed with broad-brimmed hats and umbrellas for added protection, tourists took selfies by a 12-meter (6.5 feet_-tall thermometer that displayed a real-time surface temperature of 80 Celsius (176 Fahrenheit), Chinese state

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Missing for decades, a stolen 15th-century letter from Christopher Columbus heads home to Italy

By Christy Choi, CNN (CNN) — The United States has returned a stolen 15th-century letter by Christopher Columbus to Italy, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Wednesday. Written in Latin, it is one of some 30 surviving first editions of the explorer’s letter announcing his discoveries on the American continent to Spain’s King Ferdinand

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Russia bombards Odesa and other southern Ukraine port cities for third night since end of grain deal

By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded Ukraine’s southern cities with drones and missiles for a third consecutive night Thursday, keeping Odesa in the Kremlin’s crosshairs after a bitter dispute over the end of a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine to send grain through the key Black Sea port. The strikes

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Former Northwestern University athletes allege ‘toxic culture’ of hazing and sexual assault in the athletic department, attorneys say

WLS, YATES FAMILY, CNN By Chris Boyette and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys representing at least 15 former Northwestern University student athletes announced plans Wednesday to sue the university over allegations that its athletics department fostered a “toxic culture” that facilitated harassment and sexual abuse. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said the legal team

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Former Northwestern University athletes allege ‘toxic culture’ of hazing and sexual assault in the athletic department, attorneys say

By Chris Boyette and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys representing at least 15 former Northwestern University student athletes announced plans Wednesday to sue the university over allegations that its athletics department fostered a “toxic culture” that facilitated harassment and sexual abuse. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said the legal team is also speaking to

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2 suicide bombers attack Pakistan police and government compound, killing 4 and injuring 11

By RIAZ KHAN Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police say two suicide bombers attacked a sprawling compound housing a police station and government offices in northwest Pakistan, killing at least four police officers and wounding 11 other people. The attack occurred Thursday in the Bara neighborhood bordering Afghanistan. Police chief Akhtar Hayat says part

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Spain’s election Sunday pits 2 leftist vs. 2 rightist parties. Here’s a look at the leaders

By CIARÁN GILES and JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain’s elections Sunday will be a battle between two leftist and two rightist parties that are teaming up to form potential coalitions. Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister since 2018, is facing reelection with recent ballots and most polls against him. The Socialist party leader

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