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Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over UkraineFeb 26, 2025 9:54 am - LONDON — U.K Prime Minister Keir Starmer flies to Washington on Wednesday after announcing a big increase in the British defense budget, an investment that he hopes will ...
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Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeoverFeb 26, 2025 9:45 am - NEW YORK — Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since P...
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Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair as Argentines in Rome pray for his recoveryFeb 26, 2025 9:12 am - Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said, as Argentines, Romans and others kept up the steady stream of prayers for his recovery. Francis remained in critical condition but the Holy See machinery ground on, with the announcement of new bishops and a new church fundraising initiative.
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First measles death is reported in the West Texas outbreak that's infected more than 120 peopleFeb 26, 2025 9:10 am - A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says framework economic deal with US is ready but security guarantees undecidedFeb 26, 2025 8:28 am - A framework economic deal with the United States is ready, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, but U.S. security guarantees that Kyiv views as vital for its war with Russia remain to be decided and a full agreement could hinge on talks in Washington as early as Friday.
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Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with US ratchet upFeb 26, 2025 8:24 am - Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, a report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press on Wednesday showed.
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Crouse lifts Utah past Blackhawks 2-1 for third straight home winFeb 25, 2025 11:12 pm - SALT LAKE CITY — Lawson Crouse scored the tiebreaking goal on a backhander with 7:48 left and the Utah Hockey Club rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Tuesday n...
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Ivisic scores 22 to lead Illinois past Iowa and end three-game losing streakFeb 25, 2025 10:52 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Tomislav Ivisic scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half and Illinois recovered from its beat down at the hands of Duke by beating Iowa 81-61 on Tuesday n...
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Martinelli scores 29, Northwestern beats Minnesota 75-63 for second straight double-digit winFeb 25, 2025 9:48 pm - MINNEAPOLIS — Nick Martinelli scored 19 of his 29 points in the second half to help Northwestern pull away and beat Minnesota 75-63 on Tuesday night. Northwestern led by...
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They dig, they pee, they trample. How to garden when you love both dogs and plantsFeb 25, 2025 9:04 pm - When planning a dog-friendly garden, use resilient grasses, dense planting, barriers to protect beds, designated digging areas, avoid toxic plants and chemicals, and provide ample water.