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French man in 40s killed after attacking 3 police officers

French man in 40s killed after attacking 3 police officers

PARIS (AP) — A man with severe schizophrenia who had been on a watch list for Islamic radicalism stabbed a police officer at her station Friday in western France and shot two other officers before police killed him, authorities said.
Malaysia imposes total lockdown after cases soar above 8,000

Malaysia imposes total lockdown after cases soar above 8,000

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's prime minister says a total coronavirus lockdown will be imposed in the country, with all business and economic activities to be halted for two weeks to contain a worsening outbreak.
As Russia tensions simmer, NATO conducts massive war games

As Russia tensions simmer, NATO conducts massive war games

ABOARD HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH (AP) — As tensions with Russia simmer, thousands of NATO troops, several warships and dozens of aircraft are taking part in military exercises stretching across the Atlantic, through Europe and into the Black Sea region.
Hong Kong tycoon gets 14-month jail term over 2019 protest

Hong Kong tycoon gets 14-month jail term over 2019 protest

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong media tycoon and outspoken pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai was sentenced to more jail time Friday over his role in an anti-government protest in 2019, as authorities crack down on dissent in the city.
Faith, political leaders unite in rally against antisemitism

Faith, political leaders unite in rally against antisemitism

Faith leaders, celebrities and lawmakers across the political spectrum joined Thursday to condemn a rise in antisemitic incidents around the world triggered by the recent conflict between Israel and Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers.
Official: Shooter said he hated work years before killing 9

Official: Shooter said he hated work years before killing 9

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California to offer $116M in coronavirus vaccine prize money

California to offer $116M in coronavirus vaccine prize money

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is giving away the country’s largest pot of vaccine prize money, $116.5 million, in an attempt to get millions more inoculated before the most populous U.S. state fully reopens next month. Gov.
Travis, Sexton to team for radio show in Limbaugh's old home

Travis, Sexton to team for radio show in Limbaugh's old home

NEW YORK (AP) — The late Rush Limbaugh's radio syndicators said Thursday they will team personalities Clay Travis and Buck Sexton for a new show in Limbaugh's old time slot.
Syria's Assad wins a fourth term in a predictable landslide

Syria's Assad wins a fourth term in a predictable landslide

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad was re-elected in a landslide, officials said Thursday, ushering in a fourth seven-year term in the war-torn country following an election described as illegitimate and a sham by the West and his o
AP Interview: NATO chief says Afghan forces can cope alone

AP Interview: NATO chief says Afghan forces can cope alone

ABOARD HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH (AP) — NATO has helped provide security in Afghanistan for almost two decades but the government and armed forces in the conflict-torn country are strong enough to stand on their own feet without international troops to bac