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Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against BBC over claim he sanctioned killing

Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against BBC over claim he sanctioned killing

LONDON (AP) — Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams won his libel suit against the BBC on Friday over a claim that he authorized the killing of an informant inside the Irish republican movement.
Officials say at least 8 people are dead and 8 are missing after stone quarry collapse in Indonesia

Officials say at least 8 people are dead and 8 are missing after stone quarry collapse in Indonesia

BANDUNG, Indonesia (AP) — A natural stone quarry in Indonesia’s West Java province collapsed on several people who were working in it on Friday, killing at least eight people and leaving eight workers missing, officials said.
Faizan Zaki overcomes a shocking, self-inflicted flub and wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki overcomes a shocking, self-inflicted flub and wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Faizan Zaki's enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.
Bernard Kerik, who led NYPD on 9/11 before prison and pardon, has died at 69

Bernard Kerik, who led NYPD on 9/11 before prison and pardon, has died at 69

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Kerik, who served as New York City's police commissioner on 9/11 and later pleaded guilty to tax fraud before being pardoned, has died. He was 69.
Witnesses in Gaza describe more chaos at food distribution sites

Witnesses in Gaza describe more chaos at food distribution sites

NUSEIRAT, Gaza Strip (AP) — Chaos erupted again Thursday as tens of thousands of desperate Palestinians in the Gaza Strip tried to collect food from distribution sites run by a new U.S.- and Israeli-backed foundation.
Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona

Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona, the latest soap-operatic turn in the trial that has tranfi
Man who blamed exposure to far-right content gets 3 years for threatening election officials

Man who blamed exposure to far-right content gets 3 years for threatening election officials

DENVER (AP) — A man who blamed exposure to far-right extremist content for motivating his online threats to kill Democratic election officials Colorado and Arizona was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison.
White House says Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire; Hamas evaluating

White House says Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire; Hamas evaluating

Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, the White House said Thursday. The fresh signs of progress towards a temporary truce came after U.S.
Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard

Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday extended an order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students . U.S.
Long-shuttered US ambassador's residence in Damascus is reopened as Washington mends ties with Syria

Long-shuttered US ambassador's residence in Damascus is reopened as Washington mends ties with Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An American flag was hoisted outside of the long-shuttered U.S. ambassador’s residence in Damascus on Thursday, in a sign of growing ties between Washington and the new Syrian government. The U.S.