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Douglas C-54 plane with 2 people on board crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska

Douglas C-54 plane with 2 people on board crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane carrying two people crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday and burst into flames, authorities said. No survivors have been found.
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.
Casey and McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest

Casey and McCormick to face each other as nominees in Pennsylvania's high-stakes US Senate contest

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania's high-stakes U.S.
Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say

Ex-Washington officer wanted in 2 killings found in Oregon with gunshot wound, police say

SEATTLE (AP) — A former Washington state police officer wanted in two killings has been found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a chase in Oregon, authorities said Tuesday.
Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river

Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A large alligator made its way onto the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida where it had to be captured and taken away for release in a nearby river, officials said.
Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine , U.S.
US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.
Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30

Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30

MOSCOW (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain jailed on espionage charges until at least late June, after a Moscow court on Tuesday rejected his appeal that sought to end his pretrial detention. The 32-year-old U.S.
UK puts its defense industry on 'war footing' as it gives Ukraine $620 million in new military aid

UK puts its defense industry on 'war footing' as it gives Ukraine $620 million in new military aid

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Tuesday that the country is putting its defense industry on a “war footing” by increasing defense spending to 2.
5 migrants have died while crossing the English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

5 migrants have died while crossing the English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill

PARIS (AP) — Five people, including a child, died while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the U.K.