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Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’s so coveted
Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless. But Kyiv — and most of the world — ...
Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion
Ryan Howard was a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies just putting baseball on notice with his moonshot home runs when he ...
Can ‘Étoile’ make ballet cool? ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ creators pirouette to ballet-themed show
Ballet is beautiful. Ballet is ethereal. Ballet is mysterious. Can ballet also be cool? The creators of the new Prime Video ...
‘We’re going to put more people here’: FBI Director Kash Patel visits Redstone Arsenal
The visit comes as leadership in the FBI looks to restructure, moving agents away from the Washington D.C. headquarters to ...
Crash on I-65 N at Valleydale Road causing major delays
HOOVER, Ala. ( WIAT) — A crash involving an overturned car is causing significant delays on I-65 N near Valleydale Road. As ...
Smoke from growing New Jersey wildfire to affect air quality in the New York City area
A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air ...
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is ready for more celebratory hugs that can turn into heavy lifting
Nobody lifts more weight at the NFL draft than Commissioner Roger Goodell. His celebratory hugs with excited first-round ...
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28 people, Palestinians say
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 28 people, mostly women and children, the territory’s Health ...
Birmingham fire station damaged by gunfire overnight
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) — A Birmingham fire station was struck by gunfire early Thursday morning. Lt. Williams with Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service confirms Fire Station 23 suffered slight damage ...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in South Africa for state visit following Trump’s renewed criticism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in South Africa for a state visit Thursday following U.S. President Donald ...
Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings’ offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead
Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los ...
India and Pakistan are again teetering on the brink of conflict over disputed Kashmir. Here’s why
A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ties, closed the main ...