Nation and World
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Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Apr 28, 2026 7:20 am - Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine’s defense minister claimed.
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Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
Apr 28, 2026 7:12 am - A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.
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King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting ‘times of great uncertainty’
Apr 28, 2026 7:09 am - King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” while urging “that we ignore the clarion calls to become ever more inward-looking.”
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See how mezcal is made in Mexico
Apr 28, 2026 5:03 am - Mexico’s agave spirit mezcal is still produced much as it has been for generations. The work is slow and physical, guided by knowledge passed down within Indigenous families.
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Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leasesApr 27, 2026 4:15 pm - WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development. Bluepoint Wi...
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Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims
Apr 27, 2026 4:11 pm - The Supreme Court seemed divided Monday over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer.
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Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
Apr 27, 2026 3:27 pm - Donald and Melania Trump both called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after a joke last week in which the late-night comic described the first lady as having “the g...
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King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
Apr 27, 2026 2:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived in the...
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Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting
Apr 27, 2026 1:13 pm - The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump and will remain at least temporarily behind bars as the case moves forward.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says a tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers
Apr 27, 2026 12:56 pm - United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to en...