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Dutch trial opens over theft of golden Romanian helmet
Three men went on trial Tuesday over the theft of a priceless gold Romanian helmet from a Dutch museum. The brazen heist sparked shockwaves in Romania and across...
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Botswana Signs Energy, Mining Exploration Deals With Oman
Botswana has signed agreements with Oman covering energy and mining exploration, the presidency said. The deals are intended to deepen economic ties between the southern African country and...
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Evergrande founder pleads guilty to fraud and bribery
The founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and bribery, a court announced Tuesday. The plea is the latest setback for the...
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Pope Leo XIV to visit Saint Augustine sites in Annaba
Pope Leo XIV is expected in the northeastern Algerian city of Annaba on Tuesday, where he will walk in the footsteps of influential Christian theologian Saint Augustine. The...
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Hegseth announces 'major' defense partnership with Indonesia
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday a "major" defense partnership with Indonesia. He made the announcement after meeting the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon.
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Suspect in Molotov attack on Sam Altman's home allegedly tried to kill him
US officials said Monday that a man who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s luxury California home was attempting to kill the OpenAI boss. Prosecutors also...
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Lebanon, Israel to meet in Washington for US-mediated talks
Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for U.S.-mediated talks aimed at ending the war in Lebanon. Officials say the prospects of reaching an...
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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for first trip since royal rift
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in Australia on Tuesday. It is their first visit to the country since their headline-dominating rift with Britain's royal family.
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Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon to cancel Washington meeting with Israel
Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem urged Lebanon to call off a planned meeting with Israel scheduled for Tuesday in Washington. He reiterated Hezbollah's rejection of direct negotiations with...
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Severe thunderstorms bring quarter-sized hail and 60 mph gusts to Crawford County
At 12:36 a.m. Tuesday the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Crawford County, in effect until 1 a.m. The storms were reported to be producing...
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Mideast war boosts electric vehicle demand in Southeast Asia
Electric vehicle sales have surged in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers flock to dealerships to avoid fuel price spikes linked to the Middle East war. The move highlights...
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China's economy likely picked up in Q1, AFP survey finds
Analysts surveyed by AFP said China’s economic growth likely picked up in the first three months of the year, supported by stronger export activity. The survey added that...
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NWS alert: nickel-sized hail, 40 mph gusts possible in Northern and Southern Erie
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert Monday at 11:47 p.m. for strong thunderstorms in Northern Erie and Southern Erie, in effect until Tuesday at 12:30 a.m....
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Crusaders retire mascot horses after 30 years ahead of stadium move
The Canterbury Crusaders announced Tuesday they have retired their cavalry of mascot knights and horses after 30 years. The beloved mascots were retired citing safety concerns as the...
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Asian stocks rally as oil falls on hopes for Middle East peace deal
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday while crude oil prices slipped amid hopes a diplomatic deal could end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Donald...
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Powerball: Check Monday’s $45 million winning numbers
The Powerball jackpot for Monday was $45 million — check your ticket against the winning numbers to see if you won. The jackpot had been climbing after a...
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Simock works around walks as Northampton routs Whitehall
Brady Simock battled through walks but remained effective Monday as Northampton put away Whitehall in a five-inning game. The win improved the Konkrete Kids’ record to 7-3.
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Penny-sized hail and 40 mph gusts expected in Crawford County — NWS updates alert
The National Weather Service issued an updated strong thunderstorm alert Monday at 10:41 p.m. for Crawford County, in effect until 11:45 p.m. Local storms may produce penny-sized hail...