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Illinois Ponzi scheme fugitives caught in Arizona

AP - U.S. News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
TONOPAH, Ariz. (AP) -- Acting on a tip, U.S. marshals in Arizona put an end to an Illinois couple's life on the lam, a dozen years after they fled punishment for running a Ponzi scheme that targeted friends, the elderly, and even family members, authorities said....
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Yemeni officials: Al-Qaida fighters kill 20 troops

AP - World News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
SANAA, Yemen (AP) -- Yemeni military officials say al-Qaida militants have killed 20 soldiers and captured 25 in a surprise attack on an army base in the southern Abyan province....

Congo 'regains towns from rebels'

BBC - News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
The DR Congo army says it has regained control of the entire eastern area of Masisi from rebels loyal to warlord Bosco "Terminator" Ntaganda, wanted by the ICC.
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Irish priests on Church's future

BBC - News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
An organisation which represents more than 850 priests in Ireland meets to discuss the future direction of the Catholic Church.
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SKorea finds smuggled capsules contain human flesh

AP - World News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea has seized thousands of smuggled drug capsules filled with powdered human flesh and is strengthening customs inspections, officials said Monday....

Obama's China fumble

Last week, President Obama was "spiking the football" in Afghanistan, and by week's end his administration was performing the diplomatic equivalent of a fumbled snap in the case of blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng.

Kean surprised to face relegation

BBC - News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
Blackburn manager Steve Kean says he did not expect the club to be fighting relegation at this stage of the season.
Categories: BBC, News

Putin sworn in as Russia's president for 6 years

AP - World News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
MOSCOW (AP) -- Vladimir Putin took the oath of office for a third term as Russia's president on Monday, saying he considers "service to the fatherland and our nation to be the meaning of my life."...

Thousands run in Belfast marathon

BBC - News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
About 20,000 people take part in Belfast's 31st marathon, which is won by Ethiopian Urga Negowu and Kenyan Alice Chelangat.
Categories: BBC, News

AUDIO: 'All I wanted was a family to look after me'

BBC - News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
Charity The Fostering Network has warned that the UK needs an estimated 8,750 more foster carers to head off a foster care crisis. Robert Tapsfield, chief executive of the Fostering Network, and Clare Marshall, who went through the foster care system, discuss the issue.
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GOP plan boosts Pentagon, cuts social programs

AP - U.S. News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republicans who control the House are using cuts to food aid, health care and social services like Meals on Wheels to protect the Pentagon from a wave of budget cuts come January....
Categories: Associated Press, News, US

GOP plan boosts Pentagon, cuts social programs

AP - Politics - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republicans who control the House are using cuts to food aid, health care and social services like Meals on Wheels to protect the Pentagon from a wave of budget cuts come January....

GOP plan boosts Pentagon, cuts social programs

AP - U.S. News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republicans who control the House are using cuts to food aid, health care and social services like Meals on Wheels to protect the Pentagon from a wave of budget cuts come January....
Categories: Associated Press, News, US

GOP plan boosts Pentagon, cuts social programs

AP - Politics - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republicans who control the House are using cuts to food aid, health care and social services like Meals on Wheels to protect the Pentagon from a wave of budget cuts come January....

Israeli leader proposes early elections on Sept. 4

AP - World News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
JERUSALEM (AP) -- The Israeli government proposed Monday that national elections be moved up to Sept. 4, putting in motion a brief campaign expected to propel Benjamin Netanyahu to another term as prime minister....

Seoul 'to target flesh capsules'

BBC - News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
South Korea is to increase customs inspections targeting capsules of powdered human flesh smuggled in from China and taken as medicine.
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VIDEO: French try to tempt British for holidays

BBC - News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
Three regions in the west of France have got together to try to tempt more Britons to cross the Channel.
Categories: BBC, News

Alleged kidnapper of mom, 3 girls was no stranger

AP - U.S. News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A man accused of abducting a mother and her three daughters has been described as being like an uncle to the girls....
Categories: Associated Press, News, US

Alleged kidnapper of mom, 3 girls was no stranger

AP - U.S. News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A man accused of abducting a mother and her three daughters has been described as being like an uncle to the girls....
Categories: Associated Press, News, US

In pictures: French presidential election

BBC - News - Sat, 2026-05-09 19:43
Socialist candidate Francois Hollande wins
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