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World
Israeli strike kills elite Hezbollah commander as fears of another regional war grow
Wissam al-Tawil is the most senior militant in the secretive armed group Hezbollah killed since Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. The killing in southern Lebanon is the latest Gaza-linked escalation.
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First U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward the moon
The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed toward the moon Monday, launching private companies on a space race to make deliveries for NASA and other customers.
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Arts & Life
'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes as 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy
If awards season has been building toward a second match-up of Barbenheimer, this round went to Oppenheimer. It also won best director, best drama actor, best supporting actor and for best score.
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World
South Korea says the North has again fired artillery shells near their sea border
The new round of artillery drills near the two countries' disputed sea boundary came a day after the North's similar exercises prompted South Korea to respond with its own firing drills.
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Business
Azerbaijan names a former oil executive to lead 2024 climate talks
Mukhtar Babayev, has been named to lead the United Nations' annual climate talks later this year, prompting concern from some climate activists over his former ties to the state oil company.
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National
China promises pandas for the U.S. on the 45th anniversary of the two nations' ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the United States and China must insist on peaceful coexistence and promised that giant pandas would return to the U.S. — specifically California — by year end.
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World
Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombings that killed dozens in Iran
The bombings, which killed at least 84, targeted a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike. Wednesday's event was the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades.
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Animals
The Lancashire heeler, gritty and smart, is the latest American Kennel Club breed
The organization announced that the rare herding breed is now eligible for thousands of dog shows, including the prominent Westminster Kennel Club show.
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World
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far
Ukrainian authorities said 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months. Russia's Defense Ministry said 248 Russian servicemen have been freed.
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World
Israel pulls thousands of troops from Gaza, a possible sign of scaled-back offensive
The move could clear the way for a new long-term phase of war against Hamas. Israel has come under growing international pressure to scale back fighting, which has killed nearly 22,000 Palestinians.