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Twin Cities author releases children’s books celebrating Haitian language and music

Twin Cities author releases children’s books celebrating Haitian language and music

On Saturday Djenane Saint Juste is sharing two children’s books she self-published in three languages: English, French and Haitian Creole, a language she was not allowed to learn in school.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Strike on Israeli Golan Heights kills 11 and threatens to spark a wider war. Hezbollah denies a role

Strike on Israeli Golan Heights kills 11 and threatens to spark a wider war. Hezbollah denies a role

A rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights has killed at least 11 children and teens. It's the deadliest strike on an Israeli target along the country’s northern border since the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah began.
by The Associated Press

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Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

About two dozen Minnesotans — including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul is also on his way to France to support Lee and he hopes to witness Olympic history.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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French high-speed rail sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony, officials say

French high-speed rail sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony, officials say

Hours away from the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic to the French capital was severely disrupted Friday by what officials described as “criminal actions” and sabotage.
by The Associated Press

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Fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies' largest national park ravages the town of Jasper

Fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies' largest national park ravages the town of Jasper

A fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies that had prompted 25,000 people to flee has roared into the near-deserted town of Jasper, causing devastating damage. 
by The Associated Press

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Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month

The Israeli leader spoke Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
by Greg Myre and Barbara Sprunt

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LeBron James to be the U.S. male flag bearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

LeBron James to be the U.S. male flag bearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

James, 39, is a three-time Olympic medalist. A fourth this summer would put him in a tie for most medals won by a U.S. men's basketball player. The female U.S. flag bearer will be announced Tuesday.
by Becky Sullivan

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Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after drone attack on Tel Aviv

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after drone attack on Tel Aviv

Israel said its fighter jets struck targets at a port in Yemen in response to "hundreds of attacks" against Israel in recent months. On Friday, a drone slammed into an apartment building in Tel Aviv.
by Willem Marx

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Near Ukraine's front line, a devastated community takes stock after Russian advances

Near Ukraine's front line, a devastated community takes stock after Russian advances

For the last 10 weeks, a battle has raged for a small northeastern Ukrainian border town just five miles from Russia. After delays, Western military aid helped stall Russia's assault.
by Joanna Kakissis, Polina Lytvynova and Laurel Chor

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