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Month: June 2024

Slovakia plans to boost politicians’ protection after assassination attempt on populist premier

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s government has approved a package of measures meant to boost security for leading politicians and others following an assassination attempt on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. The measures need approval by Parliament, where the three-party coalition government has a majority. One proposal says authorities would have the right to ban

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Senators blast health and law enforcement officials over illegal e-cigarettes used by teens

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators on Wednesday blasted top health and law enforcement officials for not doing more to combat the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar business that has flourished amid haphazard enforcement. Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee expressed frustration and exasperation

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NBA legend Jerry West has died at 86.

NBA legend Jerry West dies aged 86

By Amy Woodyatt, Jill Martin, Kevin Dotson and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Jerry West – legendary NBA player and inspiration for the league’s current logo – has died, according to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was 86. The Clippers said West passed away Wednesday morning with his wife Karen by his side. NBA Commissioner

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Biden and Zelenskyy will sign a security deal, as G7 leaders agree to use Russian cash to help Kyiv

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press BRINDISI, Italy (AP) — President Joe Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a bilateral security agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine on Thursday when they meet on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Italy. Negotiators for the group have

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