In another boost for Ukraine, the U.S., the Netherlands and Denmark announced Wednesday that the first NATO-provided F-16s were on their way to Ukraine.
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Beryl’s remnants drop tornadoes, heavy rain from Great Lakes to New England
A flood watch was in effect for parts of multiple states, including Maine, and rainfall warnings were issued for portions of southern Canada.
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NATO allies to send dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine, including 4 Patriots
The commitment for new air defense systems comes as Russia continues its relentless bombardment of Ukraine, including a massive barrage that struck a children’s hospital in Kyiv on Monday.
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Key senators agree on spending for next year, setting up clash with House
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said the U.S. faces one of the most perilous security environments in the last 50 years, and that threats from Iran, Russia and China ‘must be met with the resolve to invest in a stronger national defense.’
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NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract to boost alliance’s arms production
Out of 32 NATO members, 23 are expected to meet a commitment to spend 2% of their gross domestic product on defense this year, up from just 6 nations before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukraine mourns as rescuers search rubble of Kyiv children’s hospital struck by missile
The Russian strike on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital, which interrupted open-heart surgery and forced young cancer patients to take their treatments outdoors, drew international condemnation.
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Beryl leaves hot misery in Houston area, still threatens flooding
It could take days to fully return power in Texas after Beryl toppled 10 transmission lines, leaving 16 hospitals running on generator power.
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Alaska tourist spot to vote whether to ban cruise ships on Saturdays
The voter initiative sets the stage for a debate about how much tourism is too much in a city that is experiencing first-hand the impacts of climate change.
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Teen safely stops runaway boat speeding in circles on Lake Winnipesaukee
A teenager is being called a hero for safely stopping an empty runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire’s largest lake.
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Texas officials say restoring electricity will take days after Beryl knocked out power to millions
Beryl slammed into Texas on Monday, unleashing heavy rains that prompted dozens of high-water rescues.