Prosecutors had sought a life sentence for Barry Croft Jr., 47, who was the fourth and final federal defendant to learn his fate.
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Co-leader in plot to kidnap Michigan governor gets 16 years in prison
Adam Fox’s 16-year sentence is the longest of anyone convicted in the plot so far.
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Russia foreign minister says Ukraine must demilitarize or Russia will do it
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s comments reflected persistent unfounded claims by the Kremlin that Ukraine and its Western allies were responsible for the 10-month war.
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State, military police will enforce driving ban in snow-choked Buffalo
More than 30 people are reported to have died in the region, officials say.
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Southwest Airlines cancels more flights, draws federal investigation
A day after most U.S. airlines had recovered from the storm, Southwest called off about 2,600 more flights on the East Coast by midafternoon.
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Taliban minister defends ban on women’s university studies
The minister of higher education in the Taliban government said the ban was necessary to prevent the mixing of genders in universities and because he believes some subjects being taught violated the principles of Islam.
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Ukraine welcomes Zelensky back from U.S., Putin dismisses trip
Russian state TV sought to downplay the military and political support Zelensky received in Washington, stressing in a news segment that not all members of Congress showed up to listen to Zelensky’s speech.
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund government, aid Ukraine
The massive bill includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense, discretionary programs and $858 billion for defense and would finance agencies through September.
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Powerful storm expected to slam Maine Thursday night into Friday
Near hurricane-force wind gusts and 10-20+ foot seas, along with flooding rains highlight a powerful storm incoming tomorrow. Here’s what you can expect: When? Late tonight through tomorrow night. What’s coming? Wind gusts of more than 50 to 75 mph, rainfall of more than 2 inches, storm surge of more than 20 feet, several inches […]
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Holiday travel upended as forecasters warn of ‘bomb cyclone’
In much of the country, the Christmas weekend could be the coldest in decades.