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White House announces sanctions in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire deal

White House announces sanctions in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Thursday that it will levy sanctions against people "who are perpetuating the violence" in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by a cease-fire agreement.
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Jordan's crown prince weds scion of Saudi family in ceremony packed with stars and symbolism

Jordan's crown prince weds scion of Saudi family in ceremony packed with stars and symbolism

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan's crown prince married the scion of a prominent Saudi family on Thursday in a palace celebration attended by royals and other VIPs from around the world as massive crowds gathered in a mood of excitement across the kingdom
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Coach confirms Lionel Messi's last match for PSG this weekend

Coach confirms Lionel Messi's last match for PSG this weekend

PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi arrived two years ago wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with ”Ici C’est Paris” (This Is Paris) — a favorite cry among Paris Saint-Germain fans — and to chants of “Messi! Messi! Messi!" The soccer superstar will leave the team on
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Family: Sisters among 4 missing boaters after vessel found partially submerged in Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two vacationing couples — including sisters — and a fishing boat captain were on a charter boat found partially submerged in southeast Alaska over the weekend amid rough seas, family members said Wednesday.
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Beloved New York swan babies rescued after mother was eaten by family, police say

Beloved New York swan babies rescued after mother was eaten by family, police say

The village of Manlius in upstate New York is mourning the loss of Faye, a swan who was stolen from the town's pond over the weekend along with her four cygnets. The cygnets, or baby swans, were recovered, but officials say the mama swan was eaten.
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Answered prayers: Tennessee church recovers truckload of organ pipes

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The prayers of a Tennessee church were answered when whoever stole a moving truck near its building didn't keep what they found inside: old organ pipes, and lots of them.
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Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa June 7

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to the growing GOP field and putting him in direct competitio
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Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed John Scott to temporarily serve as Texas' attorney general after the House of Representatives voted to impeach Ken Paxton, a Republican, over allegations of misconduct and crimes.
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Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases

Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional, but the procedure remains illegal in the state in nearly all cases except life-threatening situations.
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Body of Missouri ER doctor had apparent gunshot wound, was found in Arkansas body of water

Body of Missouri ER doctor had apparent gunshot wound, was found in Arkansas body of water

A missing emergency room doctor from Missouri whose body was found in northwestern Arkansas died from an apparent gunshot wound, authorities said Wednesday, but they're still investigating what happened in the week since he was last seen.
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