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Fires becoming deadlier as firefighter recruitment wanes

Fires becoming deadlier as firefighter recruitment wanes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fires feeding off modern materials found in people's homes are burning faster and becoming deadlier at the same time that fire departments across the country are struggling to retain and recruit firefighters, officials said Thursday
NSA director pushes Congress to renew surveillance powers

NSA director pushes Congress to renew surveillance powers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top U.S.
House votes to block China from buying oil from US reserves

House votes to block China from buying oil from US reserves

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House on Thursday voted to block oil from the country's emergency stockpile from going to China.

Russia releases US Navy veteran who crossed border

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has released a U.S. Navy veteran who apparently illegally crossed the border from Poland into the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad last year and was held there for nine months. Former New Mexico Gov.

France, Germany urge Ethiopia on accountability after war

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The foreign ministers of France and Germany used a visit to Ethiopia on Thursday to call for accountability for widespread abuses committed during the Tigray conflict as a condition for the European Union to normalize relations
UK leader Sunak makes first visit to Scotland as PM

UK leader Sunak makes first visit to Scotland as PM

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to highlight the benefits of remaining in the U.K. when he meets with the Scottish leader on Thursday during his first visit to Scotland since taking office.
Trump to hold 1st public campaign event in South Carolina

Trump to hold 1st public campaign event in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.

Turkey summons Swedish envoy over 'heinous' protest action

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has summoned the Swedish ambassador to convey Ankara’s displeasure after a mannequin depicting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was hung outside the city hall in Stockholm, state broadcaster TRT reported.
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear appeal from supporters of slain Mexican activist

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear appeal from supporters of slain Mexican activist

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from family and supporters of a Mexican activist who was killed after opposing a Canadian company's mining project.
Opposition parties ask auditor general to probe Ontario Greenbelt moves

Opposition parties ask auditor general to probe Ontario Greenbelt moves

TORONTO — Leaders of Ontario's opposition parties have asked the auditor general to probe the province's moves to open up parts of the Greenbelt to developers.