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North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korea on Thursday test-fired its first ballistic missiles since President Joe Biden took office as it expands its military capabilities and increases pressure on Washington while nuclear negotiations remain stalled.
Grocery store worker narrowly escaped gunman's notice

Grocery store worker narrowly escaped gunman's notice

BOULDER, Colo. — An employee of the Colorado supermarket where a gunman killed 10 people watched as the assailant opened fire and narrowly escaped his notice while joining with other bystanders in a desperate scramble to get away.
China attacks foreign clothing, shoe brands over Xinjiang

China attacks foreign clothing, shoe brands over Xinjiang

BEIJING — China’s ruling Communist Party is lashing out at H&M and other clothing and footwear brands as it retaliates for Western sanctions imposed on Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
US report: Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states

US report: Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states

WASHINGTON — The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said in a report Wednesday. The U.S.
A first: US Senate confirms transgender doctor for key post

A first: US Senate confirms transgender doctor for key post

Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health.
Colorado shooting victims: Shop owner, actress, 'spitfire'

Colorado shooting victims: Shop owner, actress, 'spitfire'

BOULDER, Colo. — Some were gunned down while picking up groceries, others while putting in a day's work at a Colorado supermarket. Another was a police officer who raced in to try to rescue them from an attack that left 10 dead.
People downwind of atomic blasts renew push for US payout

People downwind of atomic blasts renew push for US payout

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In the desert northeast of Las Vegas, residents living along the Nevada-Arizona border would gather on their front porches for bomb parties or ride horses into the fields to watch as the U.S.
States sue to undo Biden pause on US oil & gas lease sales

States sue to undo Biden pause on US oil & gas lease sales

NEW ORLEANS — Thirteen states sued the Biden administration Wednesday to end a suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water and to reschedule cancelled sales of leases in the Gulf of Mexico, Alaska waters and western states.
Canadians lend voices to Bono's animated series on vaccine importance

Canadians lend voices to Bono's animated series on vaccine importance

LOS ANGELES — Canadian actors Patrick J. Adams and Karine Vanasse are among the stars who've teamed up with U2 lead singer Bono for a new online animated series about the critical need for global access to vaccines.
Federal judge nixes Ohio's push for early redistricting data

Federal judge nixes Ohio's push for early redistricting data

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state of Ohio that tried to get the U.S. Census Bureau to provide data used for drawing congressional and legislative districts ahead of its planned release. U.S.
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