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Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues

Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — A judge on Friday ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco while he is investigated for allegations he had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and gave her mother a car and t
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Nude man nabbed by police after 'cannonball' plunge into giant aquarium at Bass Pro Shop in Alabama

Nude man nabbed by police after 'cannonball' plunge into giant aquarium at Bass Pro Shop in Alabama

LEEDS, Alabama (AP) — A man crashed his car outside a Bass Pro Shop in Alabama, stripped down to his birthday suit and plunged into the giant aquarium inside the store, police said.
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President Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'

President Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday that Donald Trump's efforts to retake the White House in 2024 pose a grave threat to the country, the day before the third anniversary of the violent riot at the U.S.
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The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues.
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The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, inserting the court squarely in the 2024 presidential campaign.
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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California, no injuries reported

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California, no injuries reported

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A light but widely felt earthquake shook Southern California on Friday. There were no immediate reports of damage to buildings, other infrastructure or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 4.
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Strays land in doghouse after causing an estimated $350K in damage to cars at Houston dealership

Strays land in doghouse after causing an estimated $350K in damage to cars at Houston dealership

HOUSTON (AP) — A pair of strays have landed in the doghouse after being caught on video causing more than a quarter-million dollars' worth of damage at a Houston car dealership.
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Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius freed on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder

Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius freed on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole early Friday morning and was believed to be at his uncle’s mansion after authorities secretly moved the world-famous double-amputee athlete who killed his
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North Korea conducts artillery drills along disputed sea border, South Korea to stage similar drills

North Korea conducts artillery drills along disputed sea border, South Korea to stage similar drills

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired artillery rounds near its disputed sea boundary with South Korea on Friday in violation of a fragile 2018 military agreement, officials said, prompting the South to plan similar drills.
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Trains collide on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least 3 people

Trains collide on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing at least 3 people

BANDUNG, Indonesia (AP) — Two trains collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Friday, causing several carriages to buckle and overturn and killing at least three people, officials said.
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