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Police: 4 Amish children killed, 1 missing in buggy accident
OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities in Kentucky said four children died and one is missing after a buggy carrying an Amish family was swept away in the current while trying to cross a low-water bridge.
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Lawyers for Michael Flynn release internal FBI emails, notes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Michael Flynn released internal FBI emails that are raising speculation that President Donald Trump might move to pardon his first national security adviser. The lawyers hope the email…
South African anti-apartheid activist Denis Goldberg dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African anti-apartheid activist Denis Goldberg has died at his home near Cape Town, aged 87.
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As economies stagger, pressures grow to ease virus lockdowns
The Latest: WHO leader: Europe still 'in the grip' of virus
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The Latest: UK may miss today's goal of 100,000 daily tests
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Global shares fall back on economic carnage from pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — World stock markets fell back on Thursday following the release of worse-than-expected data showing Europe's economy suffered its worst ever quarterly contraction, while jobless claims continued to sur…
Poland's president appoints acting head of Supreme Court
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday appointed an acting head of the beleaguered Supreme Court following the retirement of its president, who had vehemently defended its independence.
Germany raids sites linked to Hezbollah, extends ban
BERLIN (AP) — German police raided five sites linked to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, as authorities announced Thursday that they were banning activities by its political wing in Germany.
The Latest: Germany to take 'small steps' to loosen lockdown
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Georgia city councilman accused of stealing beef
FRANKLIN, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia city councilman was charged after he allegedly stole a beef tenderloin from a grocery store.
European economy suffers record drop amid pandemic
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European economy shrank by a record 3.8% in the first quarter as business activity from hotels and restaurants to construction and manufacturing was frozen by shutdowns aimed at preven…
Israelis protest at court ahead of anti-Netanyahu petitions
JERUSALEM (AP) — Dozens of protesters rallied outside Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday against petitions to disqualify Benjamin Netanyahu from serving as prime minister while facing criminal charges.