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Apparent Israeli attack in Iran draws anti-aircraft fire as tensions high between Mideast rivals

Apparent Israeli attack in Iran draws anti-aircraft fire as tensions high between Mideast rivals

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An apparent Israeli drone attack near a major air base and a nuclear site in central Iran activated Iranian air defenses early Friday, just days after Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on Israel.
Jury selection could be nearing a close in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York

Jury selection could be nearing a close in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers worked Friday to round out the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates who will hear Donald Trump's hush money trial, as the former president railed against a gag order that has prosecutors seeking to hold him in contempt of cou
Ukraine, Israel aid back on track as House pushes toward weekend votes

Ukraine, Israel aid back on track as House pushes toward weekend votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7

Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7

CAPRI, Italy (AP) — The United States told the Group of Seven foreign ministers on Friday that it received “last minute” information from Israel about a drone action in Iran, but didn't participate in the apparent attack, officials said.
The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack

The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack

Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflict.
Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term

Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi , the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as
2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, an ally of the late activist Alexei Navalny, the Lithuanian president announced on Friday.
The Latest | Iran says air defense batteries fire after explosions reported near major air base

The Latest | Iran says air defense batteries fire after explosions reported near major air base

Iran fired air defense batteries Friday reports of explosions near a major air base at the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.
12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing

12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury of 12 people was seated Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s history-making hush money trial , propelling the proceedings closer to opening statements and the start of weeks of dramatic testimony.
Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says

Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says

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