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‘It just rang’: In crises, US-China hotline goes unanswered

WASHINGTON (AP) — Within hours of an Air Force F-22 downing a giant Chinese balloon that had crossed the United States, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reached out to his…Read More

Death toll rises, rescues dwindle in earthquake aftermath

ISKENDERUN, Turkey (AP) — Emergency crews made a series of dramatic rescues in Turkey on Friday, pulling several people, some almost…Read More

Russia steps up attacks in Ukraine with broad bombardments

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed strategic bombers, killer drones and rockets in a barrage of attacks on Ukrainian targets early…Read More

AP source: Pence subpoenaed by special counsel probing Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President…Read More

Officer drew gun as he approached Tyre Nichols, report finds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — One of three Memphis Police officers who initially detained Tyre Nichols last month has admitted he did not witness…Read More

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Patrick Mahomes wins 2nd MVP award ahead of Super Bowl

PHOENIX (AP) — Patrick Mahomes dominated the voting for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award. Now, he’ll try to break the MVP…Read More

NFL Honors: Hamlin joins medical staff that saved his life

PHOENIX (AP) — The first responders who saved Damar Hamlin’s life were recognized with a tribute video at “NFL Honors” before being invited…Read More

Joyous parades and parties kick off New Orleans’ Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The lead up to New Orleans’ annual Mardi Gras season intensifies Friday with major nighttime parades down historic St….Read More

Former state adviser named in NH youth center abuse lawsuits

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The girls at New Hampshire’s youth detention center called their dormitory leader “Peepin’ Dave” because they say he…Read More