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US and Philippines discussing possible deployment of more missile systems,

US and Philippines discussing possible deployment of more missile systems,

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South Ch...

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One Tech Tip: This summer, don’t let your phone overheat

One Tech Tip: This summer, don’t let your phone overheat

LONDON (AP) — The summer holidays are here and many of us will heading off on trips to hot and sunny destinations, and bringing our electronic devices along. But don’t forget that phones, tablets...

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Louisiana plant fire is 90% contained but evacuation order continues

Louisiana plant fire is 90% contained but evacuation order continues

ROSELAND, La. (AP) — A fire at an automotive supply plant in Louisiana was 90% contained Sunday, but a mandatory evacuation order remained in place as crews tried to address remaining flames, law ...

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A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN says

A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN says

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas, the U.N. humanitarian office said Tuesda...

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Calmer weather helps contain Oakland, California, fire that forced evacuations

Calmer weather helps contain Oakland, California, fire that forced evacuations

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Firefighting crews took advantage of calmer weather Sunday to increase containment of a small wildfire in Oakland, California, that burned two homes and forced more than 500...

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Los Angeles firefighters brace for fierce winds

Los Angeles firefighters brace for fierce winds

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made s...

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