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Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats

MANILA, Philippines | An overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives of the Philippines voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday over alleged unexplained wealth and threats to have the president assassinated, as the rift between the camps of the country’s top two officials escalated. The House, which is dominated by President Ferdinand […]

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Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was due to expire Monday with both sides accusing each other of breaching the 72-hour arrangement, as American and European officials considered how they might steer the warring countries into further talks. Ukrainian authorities said Monday that Russian drones, bombs and artillery shelling struck civilian areas of the […]

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Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

CASABLANCA, Morocco | The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the army said Sunday. Military teams were still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains were those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 14A Air Defense […]

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Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal, which officials said included some nuclear concessions. Trump also proposed suspending the federal gas tax to help with higher fuel prices caused by the war. The stalled diplomacy and recent exchanges […]

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NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver

The National Transportation Safety Board on Sunday said it is gathering information about the evacuation of a Frontier Airlines plane after it hit and killed a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff. The plane, which was heading to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at […]

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Aurora Sports Notebook: Rangeview inducts latest class into Athletics Hall of Fame

News and notes about current or former Aurora prep sports, athletes and coaches from Sports Editor Courtney Oakes.