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In France, it's Macron vs. Le Pen, again, for presidency

In France, it's Macron vs. Le Pen, again, for presidency

PARIS (AP) — Incumbent Emmanuel Macron will face far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen in a winner-takes-all runoff for the French presidency, after they both advanced Sunday in the first round of voting in the country’s election to set up another head
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Scheffler gets Masters green jacket to go with No. 1 ranking

Scheffler gets Masters green jacket to go with No. 1 ranking

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler capped off an amazing two months with his grandest feat of all, winning the Masters on Sunday to validate his new status as the best player in golf.
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Texas DA says murder charge in abortion case will be dropped

Texas DA says murder charge in abortion case will be dropped

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas — A Texas district attorney said Sunday that he will ask a judge to dismiss a murder charge against a woman over a self-induced abortion.
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US official: Russia appoints new Ukraine war commander

US official: Russia appoints new Ukraine war commander

WASHINGTON (AP) — After its striking post-invasion setbacks, Russia has appointed a new Ukraine war commander, a U.S. official said Sunday. Russia has turned to Gen.
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Jordan Palace says king to receive spine surgery in Germany

Jordan Palace says king to receive spine surgery in Germany

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s monarch is traveling to Germany Sunday for a spine surgery, Jordan’s palace announced Saturday.
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Scheffler survives wild, windy cold day to lead Masters by 3

Scheffler survives wild, windy cold day to lead Masters by 3

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler spent all day fending off the cold wind at the Masters, slipping on a vest over his layers of clothing after every shot on every hole. One more round and his next wardrobe change might be a green jacket.
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Pakistan's embattled PM ousted in no-confidence vote

Pakistan's embattled PM ousted in no-confidence vote

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s political opposition ousted the country’s embattled prime minister in a no-confidence vote early Sunday, which they won after several of Imran Khan’s allies and a key coalition party deserted him.
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The AP Interview: Zelenskyy seeks peace despite atrocities

The AP Interview: Zelenskyy seeks peace despite atrocities

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that he is committed to pressing for peace despite Russian attacks on civilians that have stunned the world, and he renewed his plea for more weapons ahead of an expected surg
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More civilians flee east Ukraine after deadly station strike

More civilians flee east Ukraine after deadly station strike

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Civilian evacuations moved forward in patches of battle-scarred eastern Ukraine on Saturday, a day after a missile strike killed at least 52 people and wounded more than 100 at a train station where thousands clamored to leave be
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Powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey

Powerful 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey

ISTANBUL (AP) — A powerful earthquake hit eastern Turkey on Saturday, the country's disaster service said. The 5.2 magnitude quake struck the town of Puturge in Malatya province at 5:02 p.m.
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