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Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won’t seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats’ hopes to take Senate

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won’t seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats’ hopes to take Senate

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won't seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats' hopes of retaking the Senate. Smith made the announcement on a video posted to social media.
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Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages as planned, paving the way to resolve ceasefire dispute

Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages as planned, paving the way to resolve ceasefire dispute

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 4 and injures 26

Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 4 and injures 26

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday killed four people and injured 26, fire authorities said.
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At least 28 are hurt as a driver plows into a demonstration in Germany

At least 28 are hurt as a driver plows into a demonstration in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — A driver drove a car into a labor union demonstration in central Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 28 people including children, authorities said. Officials said it was believed to be an attack.
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Saudi educator known for charity and prisoner work wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize

Saudi educator known for charity and prisoner work wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi educator known for his charity work and instructing prisoners won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize on Thursday.
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Hamas says it will release hostages as planned, apparently resolving ceasefire dispute

Hamas says it will release hostages as planned, apparently resolving ceasefire dispute

CAIRO (AP) — The Hamas militant group says it will release Israeli hostages as planned, apparently resolving a major dispute that threatened the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Several are injured after a driver hits a group of people in Munich

Several are injured after a driver hits a group of people in Munich

BERLIN (AP) — A driver drove a vehicle into a group of people in Munich on Thursday, injuring several, German police said. Authorities didn't immediately give a specific number of injuries or provide details about the incident.
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Saudi educator known for charity and prisoner work wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize

Saudi educator known for charity and prisoner work wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi educator known for his charity work and instructing prisoners won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize on Thursday.
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Explosion at Taiwan department store kills 1 and leaves 10 others hospitalized

Explosion at Taiwan department store kills 1 and leaves 10 others hospitalized

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — An explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday killed one person and left 10 others hospitalized, fire authorities said.
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Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations

Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trump’s plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday removed a key legal hurdle stalling President Donald Trump ’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.
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