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Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is freed from prison on humanitarian grounds

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is freed from prison on humanitarian grounds

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori was released from prison Wednesday on humanitarian grounds, despite a request from a regional human rights court to delay his release.
Sheriff: Gunman's parents among 6 dead in Texas attacks; he was earlier arrested for family assault

Sheriff: Gunman's parents among 6 dead in Texas attacks; he was earlier arrested for family assault

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man suspected of killing his parents in San Antonio and four others in Austin in a violent trail of separate attacks had cut off his ankle monitor from a previous misdemeanor domestic violence arrest, authorities said Wed
GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker

GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California announced on Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat and will leave by the end of the year.
US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion

US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Russian men accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine have been charged with war crimes in a case that's the first of its kind, the Justice Department announced on Wednesday.
Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as "All in the Family" and “Maude” and propelled political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of sitcoms,
Israel moves into Gaza's second-largest city and intensifies strikes in bloody new phase of the war

Israel moves into Gaza's second-largest city and intensifies strikes in bloody new phase of the war

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Tuesday that its troops had entered Gaza’s second-largest city as intensified bombardment sent streams of ambulances and cars racing to hospitals with wounded and dead Palestinians, including children, in
Peruvian constitutional court orders release of former President Alberto Fujimori

Peruvian constitutional court orders release of former President Alberto Fujimori

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s constitutional court ordered an immediate humanitarian release Tuesday for imprisoned former President Alberto Fujimori , 85, who was serving a 25-year sentence in connection with the death squad slayings of 25 Peruvians in t
Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts says

Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday at the winter meetings.
Man believed to have fired shots before a Virginia house exploded died in the blast, police say

Man believed to have fired shots before a Virginia house exploded died in the blast, police say

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Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthlong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.