Police don’t know if it was a random or targeted shooting and advised residents of the town of about 1,200 and students to be diligent by locking their cars and doors.
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Biden’s hopes for Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new Mideast war
The attack by Hamas has raised new questions about whether Palestinian ambitions for sovereignty can be put aside while the U.S. tries to help Israel move ahead with improving relations with the rest of its neighbors.
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‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
Here’s what you need to know about the ring of fire eclipse, where you can see it and how to protect your eyes.
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Israeli commanders say they control border, vow to go on the offensive in Gaza
The Hamas attacks, the bloodiest day in Israel’s 75-year history, have spread fear throughout the region as Palestinians brace for reprisals.
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Maine’s congressional delegation condemns attack on Israel
Maine’s representatives to Congress called Hamas an Iranian-backed terrorist group that has no interest in peace, and emphasized the importance of the U.S. standing by its closest ally in the Middle East.
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Nearly 1,000 birds died in one day after striking a Chicago building
Volunteers are still recovering bird carcasses around Chicago’s McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America.
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President Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into classified documents
The investigation is being led by special counsel Robert Hur, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in January.
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Republican congressional hopefuls oppose ‘a blank check’ for Ukraine
Democrats such as Jared Golden haven’t done enough to hold down costs to American taxpayers, they say
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Vietnam tried to hack U.S. officials, CNN with posts on X, probe finds
The targeting on the social network formerly called Twitter came as Vietnamese and American diplomats were negotiating a major cooperation agreement intended to counter growing Chinese influence in the region.
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As Republicans split over next House speaker, McCarthy tries to position himself as de facto leader
It’s not at all clear if McCarthy could seriously make a comeback – or if one of the other Republicans seeking the gavel, Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan, can be elected speaker as their majority stumbles into infighting.