Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary force, boasted Monday that his march on Moscow was a ‘master class’ on how Russia’s military should have carried out the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Officials question whether truce will hold in Kremlin, Wagner standoff
Many are watching to see if Russian President Vladimir Putin sacks his military leadership – and if Yevgeniy Prigozhin remains quietly in exile.
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U.S. spies learned of Russian uprising weeks ago, intelligence officials say
The intelligence fed concerns about whether Vladimir Putin would remain in power and what any instability could mean for control of Russia’s nuclear arsenal.
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Wild weather swings have devastated Georgia’s peaches
Across the state this year, growers are struggling to produce its quintessential crop, with experts projecting losses of 95%.
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Water being tested where freight train carrying hazardous material plunged into Yellowstone River
Water testing began Saturday and will continue as crews work to remove the cars, a spokesperson for train operator Montana Rail Link, Andy Garland, said in a statement Sunday.
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At least three dead and five injured at early morning shootings in Kansas City
Police in Missouri investigated two shootings with multiple victims in the same area of Kansas City early Sunday morning
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Russian mercenaries’ short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin
The march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the late-night deal that eventually halted it severely dented Putin’s reputation as a leader who is willing to ruthlessly punish anyone who challenges his authority.
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Russia says China backs its efforts to stabilize the country after mercenary rebellion
The Russian Foreign Ministry said China declared support for the leadership in Moscow during a previously unannounced trip to Beijing by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko.
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Sen. Susan Collins’ ‘no’ votes on judicial nominees have risen sharply under Biden
Maine’s senior senator attributes the shift to a change in how the Senate approves federal judges.
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California Walgreens pharmacist cites his religion for denying a transgender man’s hormone replacement meds
In a statement, a Walgreens spokesperson said the company was unable to discuss specific patients but said policies were in place to assure all patients are helped even in the “very rare” situation when employees have a religious belief that prevents them from helping the customer.