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Firefighters battle blaze at Cuban oil storage site for 2nd day

Firefighters battle blaze at Cuban oil storage site for 2nd day

Authorities say one firefighter is dead and others are missing since lightning struck a storage tank Friday night, setting off a fire that spread to a second tank early Saturday and triggered a series of explosions. A total of 122 people have been treated for injuries, including five in critical condition.
by The Associated Press

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New Pompeii finds highlight middle-class life in doomed city

New Pompeii finds highlight middle-class life in doomed city

The latest batch of discoveries in Pompeii are enriching knowledge about middle-class households in the ancient Roman city that was destroyed in a volcanic eruption. Early excavations at Pompeii mainly highlighted upper-class villas.
by The Associated Press

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17 missing, dozens hurt as fire rages in Cuban oil tank farm

17 missing, dozens hurt as fire rages in Cuban oil tank farm

Cuban authorities say firefighters and other specialists are still trying to quell the blaze at the Matanzas Supertanker Base, where the fire began during a thunderstorm Friday night. Cuba's government said it has asked for help from international experts.
by The Associated Press

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Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack

Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said Saturday that its armed forces issued an alert, dispatched air and naval patrols around the island and activated land-based missile systems in response to the situation.
by The Associated Press

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In the 'gray zone' outside Kherson, Ukraine's soldiers pay a terrible price

In the 'gray zone' outside Kherson, Ukraine's soldiers pay a terrible price

Ukrainian officials have vowed to retake the strategic city of Kherson. But the battlefield "gray zone," spanning more than 100 miles, is confusing — and danger can come in many forms.
by Brian Mann

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China's military drills around Taiwan show how it is closing the gap with the U.S.

China's military drills around Taiwan show how it is closing the gap with the U.S.

A series of military drills launched in the wake of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan this week show how China's military has made dramatic gains since the last crisis over the island democracy.
by Scott Neuman

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A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges

A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges

The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.
by Charles Maynes, Bill Chappell and Rachel Treisman

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To this retired commander, the ISS was the last good bond between the U.S. and Russia

To this retired commander, the ISS was the last good bond between the U.S. and Russia

Retired Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Terry Virts commanded the ISS in 2014 and 2015, but says he wouldn't want to partner with Russia in space until it leaves Ukraine and pays for the damage.
by Ailsa Chang, Kai McNamee and Christopher Intagliata

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