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Dozens of Syrian Druze make a rare visit to Israeli-controlled Golan Heights

Dozens of Syrian Druze make a rare visit to Israeli-controlled Golan Heights

MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights (AP) — Dozens of clerics and others from Syria’s minority Druze community crossed into the Israeli-controlled side of the Golan Heights Friday for the first time in decades.
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Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué questioned by judge in Spanish Super Cup probe

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué questioned by judge in Spanish Super Cup probe

MADRID (AP) — Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué was questioned by a judge on Friday as part of judicial probe into the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia.
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A dog on a scooter with Holi powder on its forehead shows how much Indians love their pets

A dog on a scooter with Holi powder on its forehead shows how much Indians love their pets

MUMBAI, India (AP) — On a normal day in India, this could be an ordinary picture of a dog sitting comfortably on the back of a scooter. Only it isn’t.
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Brignone closes in on overall World Cup title with super-G victory near her Italian hometown

Brignone closes in on overall World Cup title with super-G victory near her Italian hometown

LA THUILE, Italy (AP) — Federica Brignone all but locked up the women’s overall World Cup title by winning a super-G on Friday, giving the Italian a near-insurmountable lead in the season standings.
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Hamas agrees to release a US-Israeli hostage and the bodies of 4 other dual nationals

Hamas agrees to release a US-Israeli hostage and the bodies of 4 other dual nationals

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in captivity.
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Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was preparing Friday to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek to show they can act to rein in distribution of the deadl
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After bitter defeats last year, Ohio Democrats are biding time as GOP moves full swing into 2026

After bitter defeats last year, Ohio Democrats are biding time as GOP moves full swing into 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The first television ads dropped this week in the Ohio governor's race that's still more than a year off.
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Protestant denominations cutting staff, trying new ideas amid declines in members and money

Protestant denominations cutting staff, trying new ideas amid declines in members and money

When the Episcopal Church recently announced cuts to its national staff, it was the latest in a long-running cycle among historic U.S. Protestant denominations — declines in members leading to declines in funding and thus in staff.
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Is there more to fine dining? For this Mexican chef, it's a path toward his country's roots

Is there more to fine dining? For this Mexican chef, it's a path toward his country's roots

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Quintonil is not your typical Mexican restaurant. Clients book tables months in advance to celebrate special occasions. The World’s 50 Best list ranked it as the most acclaimed venue in the country in 2024 — and No. 7 worldwide.
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Spain calls up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio

Spain calls up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio

MADRID (AP) — Spain has called up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio for the first time ahead of the Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands.
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