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Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility in Hawaii

Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility in Hawaii

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department will permanently shut down the Navy's massive fuel tank facility in Hawaii that leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor's tap water, and will remove all the fuel, The Associated Press has learned.
In Selma, foot soldier’s kin boosts youth voting rights role

In Selma, foot soldier’s kin boosts youth voting rights role

For longer than Elliott Smith can recall, annual commemorations of the historic voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, doubled as family reunions. He first attended as a newborn.
Russia snubs UN court hearings in case brought by Ukraine

Russia snubs UN court hearings in case brought by Ukraine

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Ukraine pleaded with the United Nations' top court Monday to order Russia to halt its devastating invasion, saying Moscow is already committing widespread war crimes and “resorting to tactics reminiscent of medieval sieg
'I want to feel safe': Ukraine youth orchestra now refugees

'I want to feel safe': Ukraine youth orchestra now refugees

ZAHONY, Hungary (AP) — The violin was so beloved by Myroslava Sherbina it was the one item she took as she fled Ukraine, along with the clothes she wore. But the instrument has remained silent since the start of Russia's invasion of her country.
Thai autopsy says cricket star Warne died of natural causes

Thai autopsy says cricket star Warne died of natural causes

BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand said Monday that an autopsy conducted on the body of Australian cricket star Shane Warne has concluded that he died of natural causes, ruling out foul play.
China says Russia its chief 'strategic partner', despite war

China says Russia its chief 'strategic partner', despite war

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Foreign Minister on Monday called Russia Beijing’s “most important strategic partner,” amid its continued refusal to condemn the invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russia steps up shelling of residential areas

Ukraine says Russia steps up shelling of residential areas

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces intensified shelling of cities in Ukraine's center, north and south, a Ukrainian official said, upending attempts to evacuate besieged civilians.
Putin says Ukraine's future in doubt as cease-fires collapse

Putin says Ukraine's future in doubt as cease-fires collapse

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Saturday that Ukrainian statehood is in jeopardy and likened the West's sanctions on Russia to “declaring war,” while a promised cease-fire in the besieged port city of Mariupol collapsed a
Missouri performer gets probation in foster kid charity scam

Missouri performer gets probation in foster kid charity scam

BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — A performer in the Missouri tourist town of Branson who convinced his audiences to donate thousands of dollars to a fake charity for foster children has been sentenced to five years of probation.
Attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant triggers worldwide alarm

Attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant triggers worldwide alarm

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops Friday seized the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe after a middle-of-the-night attack that set it on fire and briefly raised worldwide fears of a catastrophe in the most chilling turn yet in Moscow's invasion