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Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and stave off a possible Israeli ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah. 4/27/2024 1:33 am
Russia renews attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones at southern Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia said its air defense systems had intercepted more than 60 Ukrainian drones over the southern Krasnodar region.4/27/2024 1:24 am
The US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking
BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his just-concluded latest visit to China with a stop at a Beijing record store where he bought albums by Taylor Swift and Chinese rocker Dou Wei in a symbolic nod to cross-cultural exchanges and understanding he had been promoting for three days. 4/27/2024 12:10 am
Sean 'Diddy' Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman's lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault, filing a motion on Friday to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred. 4/26/2024 10:56 pm
Student anti-war protesters dig in as faculties condemn university leadership over calling police
NEW YORK (AP) — Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at at universities across U.S., some of whom have clashed with police in riot gear, dug in Saturday and vowed to keep their demonstrations going, while several school faculties condemned university presidents who have called in law enforcement to remove protesters.4/26/2024 10:50 pm
South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here's why this year is so poignant
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country's pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of the racial segregation and oppression of apartheid.4/26/2024 10:38 pm
Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his death avoids prison
BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A former paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with a powerful sedative avoided prison Friday and was sentenced to 14 months in jail with work release and probation in the killing of the Black man that helped fuel the 2020 racial injustice protests. 4/26/2024 10:27 pm
Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels damage Panama-flagged oil tanker in Red Sea
JERUSALEM (AP) — Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels caused “minor damage” to a Panama-flagged oil tanker traveling through the Red Sea on Friday, authorities said.4/26/2024 10:14 pm
A former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid
HOSCHTON, Ga. (AP) — May's election for the Georgia Supreme Court is playing out as races for the state's highest court have for decades: sitting justices running uncontested.4/26/2024 10:13 pm
Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life's lost milestones
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a recent afternoon, Grant Oh zigzagged across the University of Southern California campus as if he was conquering an obstacle course, coming up against police blockade after police blockade on his way to his apartment while officers arrested demonstrators protesting the Israel-Hamas war. 4/26/2024 10:11 pm
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