In a call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Anthony Blinken conveyed ‘grave concern’ over the Kremlin’s detention of journalist Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter.
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Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies at 71
He scored for Hollywood movies such as ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘The Revenant.’
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Former Arkansas governor launches presidential bid, calls on Trump to drop out
In addition to Trump, the former governor of Arkansas joins a Republican field that includes former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
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Ukrainian official offers plan for a Crimea without Russia
Moscow annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, but most of the world does not recognize it as Russian territory.
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Lanterns and crescents: more retailers court Ramadan buyers
For this year’s Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Target rolled out its first dedicated Ramadan and Eid, or feast, collection, including decorations
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Journalist’s arrest threatens reporting from Russia
His arrest comes a year after the Russian government, shortly after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, imposed harsh new restrictions on journalists for reports that went against the Kremlin’s version of events.
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At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake U.S. Midwest, South
Confirmed or suspected tornadoes in at least eight states destroyed homes and businesses, splintered trees, and lay waste to neighborhoods across a broad swath of the country.
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Pope Francis leaves hospital; ‘Still alive,’ he quips
Francis, was hospitalized at Gemelli Polyclinic on Wednesday following his weekly public audience in St. Peter’s Square after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties.
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Probe of deadly Black Hawk crash begins as Army IDs victims
A special military investigative team was on the scene Friday but rain and wind have slowed the early work, Army officials said.
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NYPD braces for protests, possible violence following Trump indictment
Trump was indicted Thursday by a Manhattan grand jury, an unprecedented legal move marking the first criminal charges in U.S. history brought against a former president.