At least three people were killed and a dozen injured on New Year’s Eve as Russia launched three consecutive nights of missile attacks on Ukraine.
Author: Claire Hardwick, USA TODAY
Humpback whale with broken spine travels thousands of miles across Pacific Ocean
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Zelenskyy visits Kherson as Ukrainians celebrate Russia’s troop withdrawal
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Social Security checks to increase in January as Americans feel the weight of inflation
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Los Angeles City Council president Nury Martinez resigns after racist-fueled leaked audio
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Thailand child care center attack leaves at least 35 dead, including 24 children
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At least eight hospitalized as Chicago Fire Department responds to building explosion
Chicago Fire Department responded to a building explosion, the top floor of the four-story building has extensive damage.
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin led in a royal procession to Westminster Hall
King Charles III and the royal family march behind Queen Elizabeth II’s casket in a procession toward Westminster Hall.
Country mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch
Queen Elizabeth II has died “peacefully” under the medical supervision. She was 96 years old.