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Authorities to provide an update on the Tennessee explosives plant blast that killed 16 people

Authorities to provide an update on the Tennessee explosives plant blast that killed 16 people

McEWEN, Tenn. (AP) — A massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant that killed 16 people, leveled the building and was felt more than 20 miles away began in an area where workers used kettles to...

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Houston ‘hub homes’ program gave neighbors resilient power. Then EPA canceled Solar For All

Houston ‘hub homes’ program gave neighbors resilient power. Then EPA canceled Solar For All

HOUSTON (AP) — Doris Brown was nearly asleep when a neighbor knocked on her door, telling her to look outside. “There were no lights, nowhere,” said Brown, recalling the power outage that summer n...

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Argentina’s midterm vote is a test for Milei, a Trump ally

Argentina’s midterm vote is a test for Milei, a Trump ally

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Anyone who watched U.S. President Donald Trump vow to condition financial aid to cash-strapped Argentina on the outcome of a “very big” and “very important” vote in ...

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China’s 5-year plan focuses on high-tech and consumer spending

China’s 5-year plan focuses on high-tech and consumer spending

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s leaders are vowing to reduce its reliance on foreign advanced technology and spur stronger domestic demand as it weathers “high winds” amid elevated trade tensions with th...

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Hamallık: the enduring legacy of Turkey’s porters since the Ottoman Empire

Hamallık: the enduring legacy of Turkey’s porters since the Ottoman Empire

ISTANBUL (AP) — On the streets of Istanbul, porters hauling massive sacks wrapped in white plastic — on their backs or in handcarts — are a ubiquitous yet often overlooked part of the city’s fabri...

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Turkey eyes Eurofighter Typhoon jets from Qatar and Oman to boost air force

Turkey eyes Eurofighter Typhoon jets from Qatar and Oman to boost air force

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey is negotiating with Qatar and Oman to acquire used Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets as part of its effort to bolster its air force capabilities, President Recep Tayyip...

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