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Polish Nobel author says Russia threat to 'free world'

Polish Nobel author says Russia threat to 'free world'

JERUSALEM (AP) — A Polish Nobel Prize-winning author on Sunday called Russia a threat to the “free world,” saying its attack on neighboring Ukraine had echoes of the Second World War.
Police: 3 hurt after crowds rush exit at Las Vegas festival

Police: 3 hurt after crowds rush exit at Las Vegas festival

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A music festival in Las Vegas has resumed after a “security incident” temporarily halted performances on Saturday, authorities said.
Filmmaker: Officials arrest Iran movie industry workers

Filmmaker: Officials arrest Iran movie industry workers

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An award-wining Iranian filmmaker said authorities raided the offices and homes of several filmmakers and other industry professionals and arrested some of them.
10 dead in Buffalo supermarket attack police call hate crime

10 dead in Buffalo supermarket attack police call hate crime

BUFFALO, N.Y.
20 injured in Milwaukee shootings after Bucks playoff game

20 injured in Milwaukee shootings after Bucks playoff game

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Twenty people were injured in two shootings in downtown Milwaukee near an entertainment district where thousands had been watching the Bucks lose to the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinals, authorities
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes UAE's president

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan becomes UAE's president

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rulers in the United Arab Emirates announced Saturday that they unanimously appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the president of this hereditarily ruled nation on the Arabian Peninsula.
Transgender medication law in Alabama blocked by judge

Transgender medication law in Alabama blocked by judge

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked part of an Alabama law that made it a felony to prescribe gender-affirming puberty blockers and hormones to transgender minors. U.S.
Israeli police beat pallbearers at journalist's funeral

Israeli police beat pallbearers at journalist's funeral

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli riot police on Friday pushed and beat pallbearers at the funeral for slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, causing them to briefly drop the casket in a shocking start to a procession that turned into perhaps the larg
Detention of WNBA's Griner in Moscow extended by 1 month

Detention of WNBA's Griner in Moscow extended by 1 month

MOSCOW (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner had her pre-trial detention in Russia extended by one month Friday, her lawyer said.
North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19

North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as it battles COVID-19

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday reported 21 new deaths and 174,440 more people with fever symptoms as the country scrambles to slow the spread of COVID-19 across its unvaccinated population.