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Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least 3. Many more feared dead
A powerful earthquake has rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed.
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Suspected US strikes pummel Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen1m read
Another federal judge blocks Trump policy banning transgender troops in the military2m read
Vance and wife to tour US military base in Greenland after diplomatic spat over uninvited visit3m read
Maui doctor tried to use syringes on his wife while assaulting her on hiking trail, police say1m read
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The Latest: Trump effect: Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally7m read
Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water
Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war3m read
China's government bristles at growing ties between the US and oil-rich Guyana
Wildlife charity faces damages claim over elephant project in Africa linked to 12 deaths3m read
The Latest: Major earthquakes strike Myanmar and Thailand4m read
Middle East latest: Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
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Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance, boasts of battlefield gains4m read
Law firm Jenner & Block sues over Trump executive order, becoming second firm to do so1m read
Fears of civil war in South Sudan stem from political rivalry between the president and his deputy3m read
More journalists detained by Turkey in dawn raids after covering anti-government protests4m read
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Democrats outraged at Trump's changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida4m read
Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges4m read
Musk promises to go to Wisconsin to personally deliver $2 million to voters in Supreme Court race3m read
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh welcome $73 million in new U.S. financial aid2m read
Pope offers prayers for quake-stricken Southeast Asia from convalescence in Vatican1m read
King Charles III seen in public one day after hospitalization for cancer treatment side effects1m read
Trump-backed Byron Donalds makes his campaign debut in the 2026 race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis1m read
Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership3m read
Massachusetts mayor shut down newspaper over fake stories. Now he faces corruption allegations4m read
Supporters of Nepal's ex-king clash with police during protest seeking restoration of monarchy1m read
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin's spring election4m read
Hegseth tells Philippines the Trump administration will ramp up deterrence against China threat3m read
