Nation and World
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Forecasters: Gusty winds, low humidity raise risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii
Aug 31, 2023 1:00 am - HONOLULU (AP) - The National Weather Service on Wednesday warned gusty winds and low humidity have increased the risk that fires could spread rapidly in the western part...
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Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor's plane last year
Aug 31, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is acknowledging that he took three trips last year aboard a private plane owned by Republican megadonor Harlan C...
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Tropical Storm Idalia descends on North Carolina after pounding Florida, Georgia and South Carolina
Aug 31, 2023 1:00 am - PERRY, Fla. (AP) - Tropical Storm Idalia descended on the Carolinas on its way out to the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, leaving a trail of flooding and destruction through...
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As Israel pushes punitive demolitions, family of 13-year-old Palestinian attacker to lose its home
Aug 31, 2023 1:00 am - JERUSALEM (AP) - With the walls stripped bare and furniture dismantled, the east Jerusalem apartment is a far cry from the vividly-hued haven it was in early February, w...
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Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows a modest rise in latest sign of slowing price increases
Aug 31, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, adding to signs of cooling price increases and raising the likelihoo...
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College students are still struggling with basic math. Professors blame the pandemic
Aug 31, 2023 1:00 am - FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) - Diego Fonseca looked at the computer and took a breath. It was his final attempt at the math placement test for his first year of college. His first ...
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say
Aug 31, 2023 1:00 am - AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Unexplained Caribbean and European trips that cost taxpayers more than $90,000. A $600 sports coat paid for by an event organizer. A $45 office Chri...
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North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea, rehearsed occupation of its rival
Aug 31, 2023 1:00 am - SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea said Thursday its latest missile launches simulated "scorched earth" nuclear strikes on South Korea and that it's also been rehears...
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Russia says major Ukraine drone attack reaches deep into its territory while Kyiv barrage kills 2
Aug 30, 2023 1:00 am - KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine sent waves of drones deep into western Russia in nighttime attacks that lasted more than four hours and struck military assets, Russian offi...
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Judge's illness delays sentencing for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case
Aug 30, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The sentencing for former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio, who was convicted of orchestrating the far-right extremist group's attack on the U.S. C...