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A volcano erupts in same part of southwestern Iceland where earlier activity required evacuations

A volcano erupts in same part of southwestern Iceland where earlier activity required evacuations

GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday, less than two months after a previous eruption in the area forced the evacuation of the coastal town of Grindavik. The eruption began about 6 a.m.
Marianne Williamson suspends her presidential campaign, ending long-shot primary challenge to Biden

Marianne Williamson suspends her presidential campaign, ending long-shot primary challenge to Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Self-help author and spiritual guru Marianne Williamson on Wednesday announced the end of her long-shot Democratic challenge to President Joe Biden.
2 officers shot, wounded at suburban Philadelphia home that then burns. At least 6 people missing

2 officers shot, wounded at suburban Philadelphia home that then burns. At least 6 people missing

EAST LANSDOWNE, Pa. (AP) — At least six people were unaccounted for after two police officers were wounded by gunfire Wednesday at a home in suburban Philadelphia that was then set on fire and consumed by the flames, authorities said.
Blinken says a Hamas-Israel deal is still possible even though the sides remain far apart

Blinken says a Hamas-Israel deal is still possible even though the sides remain far apart

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a cease-fire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas was still possible, despite the two sides being far apart on the central terms for a deal.
Azerbaijan's Aliyev appears headed to a landslide win in election called after retaking Karabakh

Azerbaijan's Aliyev appears headed to a landslide win in election called after retaking Karabakh

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Incumbent President Ilham Aliyev appeared to be headed to an expected landslide victory in Azerbaijan's presidential election Wednesday in an early vote he called following his government’s swift reclaiming of a region formerl
Special counsel investigating Biden's handling of classified documents has completed probe, AG says

Special counsel investigating Biden's handling of classified documents has completed probe, AG says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department special counsel investigating President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents has completed his inquiry and a report is expected to be made public soon, Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers i
A US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say

A US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say

BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S. drone strike hit a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing three members of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander, officials said.
Ecuador's high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient

Ecuador's high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s high court on Wednesday decriminalized euthanasia and ordered lawmakers and health officials to draft rules and regulations for the procedure.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, scuttling deal they had demanded from Democrats

Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, scuttling deal they had demanded from Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border package Wednesday, scuttling months of negotiations with Democrats on legislation intended to cut back record numbers of illegal border crossings.
Missing Marine Corps helicopter carrying 5 troops from Nevada to California has been located

Missing Marine Corps helicopter carrying 5 troops from Nevada to California has been located

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Marine Corps helicopter that had been missing with five troops aboard as an historic storm continued drenching California was found Wednesday morning in a mountainous area outside San Diego. The aircraft was located just after 9 a.
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