Trading strikes as tension builds in Ukraine no-man's land
The blaze in a football field-length storage building had been burning at least a day -- but there are no firefighters in Temyrivka because everyone has evacuated, leaving the black smoke to rise unhindered.
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After abortion, gay marriage? Fears US court may target other rights
After abortion, could gay marriage be next? With America's Supreme Court poised to roll back half a century of abortion rights, activists fear conservatives will set their sights on other constitutional freedoms, starting with same sex unions.
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Drone swarms can now fly autonomously through thick forest
A swarm of 10 bright blue drones lifts off in a bamboo forest in China, then swerves its way between cluttered branches, bushes and over uneven ground as it autonomously navigates the best flight path through the woods.
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Death toll climbs to five in central China building collapse
Authorities have raised the death toll to five in a building collapse in central China that has left dozens missing, state media reported early Thursday.
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US Fed makes biggest rate increase since 2000 to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday made its biggest rate hike since 2000 with a half percentage point increase meant to crush soaring inflation in the United States.
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Amber Heard takes stand in blockbuster defamation trial
"Aquaman" star Amber Heard testified on Wednesday that the defamation case brought against her by her former husband, Johnny Depp, is the "most painful and difficult thing" she has ever experienced.
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Uber hit with loss in quarter despite rider rebound
Uber shares skidded Wednesday after the company said it was hit with a big loss in the first three months of this year despite a rebound in its ride-share business.
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McIlroy turns 33, relives major memories before defending title
Rory McIlroy celebrated his 33rd birthday Wednesday with a trip to the site of his first major victory before defending his title at the US PGA Wells Fargo Championship.
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Brazil's Lula says Zelensky shares blame for Ukraine war
Brazilian presidential front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin bear equal responsibility for the war in Ukraine, putting the leftist icon at odds with Western powers.
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Nadal wins on return from injury in Madrid
Rafael Nadal enjoyed a winning return after a six-week injury break, opening his Madrid campaign with a 6-1, 7-6(7/4) success over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday.
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