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China calls Zelenkyy's remarks on Chinese fighters in Ukraine 'irresponsible'
China on Thursday described as ''irresponsible" accusations by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russia is actively recruiting Chinese citizens to fight alongside its forces in the Ukraine ...
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed Chilhowee Mountain hoping to gaze across the valley below. All he saw was a wall of gray haze.
Prosecutors ask for nearly 6-year sentences for Russian journalists in Moscow trial
Russian prosecutors on Thursday asked for nearly 6-year prison sentences for each of four Russian journalists on charges of working for an anti-corruption group founded by the late Russian opposition ...
Turkey's Erdogan meets pro-Kurdish politicians as they seek to end a 40-year conflict
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday held a first meeting with pro-Kurdish politicians who are working to bring an end to the 40-year conflict between Turkey and Kurdish militants.
In wake of leader’s death, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres elevates Tamara Kangas Erickson to the top spot
She has been the vice president at the nation’s largest dinner theater since 2010 and resident director since 2004.
La Nina exits after three weak months, leaving Earth in neutral climate state
La Nina, the natural cooling flip side of the better known and warmer El Nino climate phenomenon, has dwindled away after just three months. The La Nina that appeared in January, months later than ...
Israel releases 10 Palestinians detained from Gaza. They say they suffered abuse
Ten Palestinians detained from Gaza by Israeli troops were freed and returned to the territory on Thursday, saying they had suffered constant abuse while imprisoned.
A Masters' moment: Patton Kizzire crawls through shrubbery on hands and knees to find his golf ball
Patton Kizzire provided the first viral moment of the 2025 Masters when his errant tee shot on the fifth hole sailed right of the fairway, prompting the American to crawl through the shrubbery in an ...
US jobless benefit applications rise modestly as labor market remains largely unfazed by trade war
Slightly more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy despite an ongoing trade war.
Melee at Minneapolis library leads to calls to remove security agency
Commissioner says Black Knight Protection Agency should be replaced by guards from Hennepin County’s in-house security after ...
Prada Group buys Versace fashion house from its U.S. owner in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
The Prada Group announced the purchase of the Versace fashion house from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holding in a cash deal valued at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion.) ...
Egg prices continue to increase despite bird flu outbreak slowing
U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 despite a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.