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More civilians die in Ukraine as a think tank warns delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv’s forces
[ad_1] KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More civilians died across Ukraine Sunday as analysts warned that delays in U.S. military assistance would see Kyiv struggle to fight off Russian offensives. One man was Sunday killed after a Russian drone hit the truck he was driving in the Sumy region, the local prosecutor’s office said. Officials in…
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Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women’s health
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women’s health in part by strengthening data collection and providing easier and better funding opportunities for biomedical research. Women make up half the population, but their health is underfunded and understudied. It wasn’t until…
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million
[ad_1] FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — If you’re feeling some St. Patrick’s Day magic, you might want to buy a lottery ticket. Mega Millions and Powerball have racked up some massive jackpots after weeks of rolloevers. The Mega Ball jackpot is already estimated at a whopping $875 million for Tuesday night’s drawing after no tickets…
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Love scores 28, No. 4 Arizona bounces back to beat Washington 91-75
[ad_1] TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Caleb Love scored 28 points to eclipse 2,000 for his career and No. 4 Arizona bounced back from its first home loss of the season with a 91-75 win over Washington on Saturday. The Wildcats (21-6, 12-4 Pac-12) lost at McKale Center for the first time this year Thursday night,…
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Netanyahu seeks open-ended control over security and civilian affairs in Gaza in new postwar plan
[ad_1] DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel seeks open-ended control over security and civilian affairs in the Gaza Strip, according to a long-awaited postwar plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It was swiftly rejected Friday by Palestinian leaders and runs counter to Washington’s vision for the war-ravaged enclave. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented the…