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WASHINGTON—U.S. congressional officials said a drone strike in Afghanistan killed Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, a founding member of the jihadist movement and one of the key strategists behind an international campaign of terror that culminated in the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S. The strike was carried out in a residential area in central …

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CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker declared monkeypox a public health emergency Monday to help coordinate a statewide response. Declaring the state a “disaster area” allows the Illinois Dept. of Public Health to better coordinate with other state agencies and the federal government on vaccine distribution and disease prevention. Illinois currently has the 3rd …

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses the United Nations General Assembly during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in New York on August 1. (David ‘Dee’ Delgado/Reuters) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday called on Russia to live up to its nuclear arms control commitments, accusing Moscow of “reckless, dangerous nuclear saber …

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The Atlanta Braves have signed star third baseman Austin Riley to a 10-year, $212 million contract, the team announced Monday. The deal runs through the 2032 season, and it includes a $20 million club option for 2033. Riley also agreed to donate $2.12 million to the Atlanta Braves Foundation, according to the team. The news …

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The Atlanta Braves have signed star third baseman Austin Riley to a 10-year, $212 million contract, the team announced Monday. The deal runs through the 2032 season, and it includes a $20 million club option for 2033. Riley also agreed to donate $2.12 million to the Atlanta Braves Foundation, according to the team. The news …

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WASHINGTON — The United States warned China on Monday not to respond to an expected trip to Taiwan by Speaker Nancy Pelosi with military provocations even as American officials sought to reassure Beijing that such a visit would not be the first of its kind nor represent any change in policy toward the region. With …

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The Braves announced they’ve signed star third baseman Austin Riley to a ten-year, $212MM contract extension. Riley will make $15MM next season, $21MM in 2024, then $22MM annually through 2032. The deal also contains a 2033 club option valued at $20MM. Riley is a client of ALIGND Sports Agency. It’s a stunning, out-of-the-blue development that keeps …

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US kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in drone strike in Afghanistan  CNN US takes out al Qaeda leader Ayman Al Zawahiri in ‘successful’ Afghanistan counterterrorism operation  Fox News Al-Qaeda leader killed in ‘successful counterterrorism operation’ by U.S. | LiveNOW from FOX  LiveNOW from FOX Biden to speak on ‘successful counter-terrorism operation’ on Monday evening  Reuters.com View Full Coverage …

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Kentucky flooding: Death toll stands at 37 as recovery efforts begin  Courier Journal Kentucky flood survivor describes being in house as it was removed from foundation  CNN Appalachian cultural center reeling from historic flooding  The Associated Press – en Español Authorities cracking down on looting in Eastern Kentucky  WKYT Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 37 as governor says …

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Reffitt, a recruiter for a right-wing militia known as the Three Percenters, was the first Capitol rioter to go to trial rather than accept a plea deal. “Mr. Reffitt’s reluctance to readily admit that his behavior is unlawful is troubling,” District Judge Dabney Friedrich said before handing down the 87-month sentence. “And I want to …

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