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More than 4,000 structures have been destroyed in the fire just outside Los Angeles, fire chief says

More than 4,000 structures have been destroyed in the fire just outside Los Angeles, fire chief says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 4,000 structures have been destroyed in the Eaton Fire in the Los Angeles area, as thousands more have burned in the Pacific Palisades community, fire officials said Thursday.
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The Biden administration succeeds in temporarily blocking a plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind

The Biden administration succeeds in temporarily blocking a plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration succeeded Thursday in temporarily blocking a guilty plea by accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, stalling a plea deal that would spare him the risk of the death penalty for al-Qaida’s Sept.
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Venezuela's opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims

Venezuela's opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's aides said she was detained on Thursday, followed moments later by official denials of her arrest, in a confusing episode that capped a day of protests seeking to block Pres
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Judge releases woman who stabbed a classmate to please Slender Man from a psychiatric hospital

Judge releases woman who stabbed a classmate to please Slender Man from a psychiatric hospital

MADISON, Wis.
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Judge releases woman who stabbed a classmate to please Slender Man from a psychiatric hospital

Judge releases woman who stabbed a classmate to please Slender Man from a psychiatric hospital

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character Slender Man is set to be released from a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered Thursday.
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NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
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More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say

More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war , Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict.
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New Mexico is a go-to state for women seeking abortions. A new court ruling helps it stay that way

New Mexico is a go-to state for women seeking abortions. A new court ruling helps it stay that way

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general.
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Abortion restrictions are struck down by New Mexico Supreme Court

Abortion restrictions are struck down by New Mexico Supreme Court

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general.
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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes El Salvador but there are no initial reports of damage

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes El Salvador but there are no initial reports of damage

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — A strong earthquake drove frightened residents of El Salvador’s capital into the streets Thursday morning, but there was no immediate report of damage or deaths. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude at 5.8.
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