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Family: Sisters among 4 missing boaters after vessel found partially submerged in Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Two vacationing couples — including sisters — and a fishing boat captain were on a charter boat found partially submerged in southeast Alaska over the weekend amid rough seas, family members said Wednesday.
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Beloved New York swan babies rescued after mother was eaten by family, police say

Beloved New York swan babies rescued after mother was eaten by family, police say

The village of Manlius in upstate New York is mourning the loss of Faye, a swan who was stolen from the town's pond over the weekend along with her four cygnets. The cygnets, or baby swans, were recovered, but officials say the mama swan was eaten.
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Answered prayers: Tennessee church recovers truckload of organ pipes

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The prayers of a Tennessee church were answered when whoever stole a moving truck near its building didn't keep what they found inside: old organ pipes, and lots of them.
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Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa June 7

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to the growing GOP field and putting him in direct competitio
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Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday appointed John Scott to temporarily serve as Texas' attorney general after the House of Representatives voted to impeach Ken Paxton, a Republican, over allegations of misconduct and crimes.
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Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases

Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional, but the procedure remains illegal in the state in nearly all cases except life-threatening situations.
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Body of Missouri ER doctor had apparent gunshot wound, was found in Arkansas body of water

Body of Missouri ER doctor had apparent gunshot wound, was found in Arkansas body of water

A missing emergency room doctor from Missouri whose body was found in northwestern Arkansas died from an apparent gunshot wound, authorities said Wednesday, but they're still investigating what happened in the week since he was last seen.
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Olympic sports leaders meet amid uncertainty over Russians competing at 2024 Paris Games

Olympic sports leaders meet amid uncertainty over Russians competing at 2024 Paris Games

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Complex questions about if — and how — Russian athletes could return to their competitions ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics looked far from being resolved when sports governing bodies met Wednesday.
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International Atomic Energy Agency report seen by AP says Iran resolves 2 inquiries by inspectors

International Atomic Energy Agency report seen by AP says Iran resolves 2 inquiries by inspectors

VIENNA (AP) — Iran has resolved two outstanding inquiries from the International Atomic Energy Agency over highly enriched uranium particles and a site where man-made uranium was found, according to a report seen Wednesday by The Associated Press.
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Who are the bride and groom in Jordan's royal wedding?

Who are the bride and groom in Jordan's royal wedding?

He's heir to the throne in one of the oldest monarchies in the Middle East and a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. She's a Saudi architect with an aristocratic pedigree of her own.
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