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A year after Helene, a group of raft guides embarks on a river clean-up mission
Rolando Arrieta ERWIN, Tenn. — When Amelia Taylor learned that whitewater outfitters near the Nolichucky River would remain closed this season, she had to figure out how to make up for the lost income. So she went from being a professional whitewater river guide to being a “professional trash lady,” Taylor says. “I’m very proud…
A Utah church embarks on a healing journey in the aftermath of the Kirk assassination
Marisa Peñaloza OREM, Utah — On a beautiful Sunday, under sunny skies and a light breeze, people gathered at CenterPoint church for the first Sunday services since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during a speaking event at nearby Utah Valley University. Inside the evangelical church, the air felt heavy. A 10-member band sang “Firm…
Putin embarks on China visit with Ukraine war top of agenda
Analysts say Putin and Xi will aim to align positions during Russian leader’s unusually long stay Vladimir Putin will travel to China this weekend for what the Kremlin has called a “truly unprecedented” visit to his most important ally, which comes at a crunch moment in talks over Ukraine. During the trip, which is expected…
Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank
Gaza Cease-Fire Gaza Cease-Fire Gaza Cease-Fire The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza. By Isabel Kershner and Fatima AbdulKarim Reporting from Jerusalem and Ramallah in the occupied West Bank Israeli security forces on Tuesday embarked on…
Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo González embarks on international tour
By The Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who the United States recognized as the winner of last year’s presidential election, kicked off an international tour on Saturday that will take him to Washington just days before President Nicolás Maduro is set to be sworn in for a third term…