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Israel's finance minister Bezalel Smotrich (L) and security minister Itamar Ben Gvir (R) have been sanctioned by the United Kingdom

UK, Canada and Western allies sanction two far-right Israeli government ministers

By Lauren Kent and Eugenia Yosef, CNN London (CNN) — The United Kingdom, Canada and other allies announced sanctions Tuesday on two hardline Israeli government ministers for repeatedly “inciting violence against Palestinians,” in a stark joint move that comes amid growing Western condemnation of Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. National Security

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Georgia Supreme Court overturns some election rules, curbing State Election Board’s power

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s highest court on Tuesday overturned four rules passed by the State Election Board just before last year’s general election, ruling the board overstepped its authority and intruded on lawmaking power reserved for legislators under the state constitution. The state Supreme Court’s unanimous decision limits the future

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This 2011 photo shows Bryan Bedford at the Global Business Travel Association 2011 convention in Denver

Trump’s nominee to lead the FAA was critical of the agency’s safety performance, questionnaire shows

By Pete Muntean, CNN Washington, D.C. (CNN) — The Trump administration’s nominee to lead the embattled Federal Aviation Administration says there is a “profound lack of trust” in the agency and it “fails to carry out its safety mission.” The sharp criticism by airline executive Bryan Bedford is written in a questionnaire, obtained by CNN,

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Michael Blidi Jr. was a star outside linebacker at his central Pennsylvania high school and is partially paralyzed after being shot.

Teen football star paralyzed after Brooklyn Park shooting recounts what happened

WCCO, FAMILY PHOTOS, MICHAEL BLIDI, SR. INSTAGRAM, AUBURNFOOTBALL, CNN, Family Photos/Michael Blidi, Sr. Instagram/AuburnFootball By Jason Rantala Click here for updates on this story     BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota (WCCO) — Michael Blidi Jr. was a star outside linebacker at his central Pennsylvania high school. He’s from a football family. His brother, Philip Blidi, was recently signed

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US imposes sanctions on a Palestinian NGO and other charities, accusing them ties to militant groups

By FATIMA HUSSEIN and JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a major Palestinian legal group for prisoners and detainees along with five other charitable entities across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, accusing them of supporting Palestinian armed factions and militant groups, including Hamas’ military

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Reportan una serie de atentados con artefactos explosivos en Cali, Colombia

Por Fernando Ramos Una serie de atentados se reportaron esta mañana en la ciudad de Cali, Colombia. Alejandro Eder, alcalde de la ciudad, confirmó que fueron detonados artefactos explosivos en al menos dos lugares, cerca de estaciones de policía, conocidas como Centros de Atención Inmediata (CAI) . “Estamos atendiendo dos artefactos explosivos en nuestra ciudad:

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From student advocate to Capitol Hill, South Florida man credits The Children’s Trust for helping him find purpose

By Betty Nguyen Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is going after big invasive snakes in a big way. On Monday, they announced a record-breaking Burmese python season. The group said it removed 6,300 pounds of the invasive snake, marking a milestone for the conservancy’s

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Man wielding double-edged spear killed by police after reportedly stabbing brother in Maryland

By Adam Thompson Click here for updates on this story     COUMBIA, Maryland (WJZ) — A 23-year-old man wielding a large double-edged spear was shot and killed by officers after he reportedly stabbed his brother Monday evening in Maryland, according to Howard County Police. Police said a 26-year-old man reported that he was stabbed multiple times

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Sean "Diddy" Combs confers with his lawyers after meeting with U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in his chambers on June 9.

Judge denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ second request for mistrial, likens cross-examination to ‘Perry Mason moment’

By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The judge overseeing Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial has denied the defense’s second request for a mistrial over their claims of “prosecutorial misconduct.” Over the weekend, defense attorneys for Combs filed a letter renewing their request for a mistrial, accusing the prosecution of presenting false

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La bandera mexicana se ha convertido en un símbolo definitorio de las protestas en Los Ángeles

Por Lex Harvey La bandera roja, blanca y verde de México se ha convertido en un símbolo definitorio de las protestas en Los Ángeles. Los manifestantes ondearon banderas de México y otros países latinoamericanos, así como banderas estadounidenses, para expresar solidaridad con los inmigrantes y denunciar las redadas del Gobierno de Trump, provocando la ira

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Sports on TV for Wednesday, June 11

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, June 11 BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE 10 a.m. NBATV — Playoffs: Alahi Tripoli vs. Armee Patrotique Rwandaise, Semifinal, Pretoria, Tshwane 1 p.m. NBATV — Playoffs: Al Ittihad Alexandria vs. Club Atletico Petroleos de Luanda, Semifinal, Pretoria, Tshwane CHARITY BASEBALL 7 p.m. FS1

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NBA Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 4, Detroit 2 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit 100, New York 94 Thursday, April 24: New York 118, Detroit 116 Sunday, April 27: New York 94, Detroit 93 Tuesday, April 29: Detroit 106, New York 103

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NBA Daily Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT New York 123, Detroit 112 Minnesota 117, L.A. Lakers 95 Sunday, April 20 Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80 Boston 103, Orlando 86 Cleveland 121, Miami 100 Golden State 95, Houston 85 Monday, April 21

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WNBA Glance

All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 8 0 1.000 — Atlanta 6 3 .667 2½ Indiana 4 5 .444 4½ Washington 4 6 .400 5 Chicago 2 5 .286 5½ Connecticut 2 7 .222 6½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 9 0 1.000 — Phoenix 6 4 .600

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NHL Daily Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 3 Colorado 5, Dallas 1 Sunday, April 20 Carolina 4, New Jersey 1 Toronto 6, Ottawa 2 Vegas 4, Minnesota 2 Monday, April 21 Washington 3, Montreal 2, OT Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1 Dallas 4, Colorado 3, OT Los

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NHL Playoff Glance

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida 4, Tampa Bay 1 Tuesday, April 22: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 2 Thursday, April 24: Florida 2, Tampa Bay 0 Saturday, April 26: Tampa Bay 5, Florida 1 Monday, April 28: Florida 4, Tampa Bay 2 Wednesday, April 30: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 3

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