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Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

The Associated Press — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:55:06 -0400

Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.

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Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again

Willem Marx — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:46:25 -0400

The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He provided no evidence for his claims.

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Colombia runoff vote shaped by security fears and conflict warnings

John Otis — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:06:08 -0400

Voters head to a runoff in Colombia Sunday between candidates offering sharply different approaches to armed groups, with the frontrunner calling for intensified military action over peace talks

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A new survey on dads found that 9 out of 10 had a surprising reaction to fatherhood

Kamala Thiagarajan — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:38:48 -0400

Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.

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Cambodia cracked down on scams costing Americans billions. It created a new crisis

Shibani Mahtani — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has created a secondary crisis: thousands of stranded foreign workers are now roaming the streets of Phnom Penh.

Want to improve your agility? Try these exercises that combine speed and strength

Marielle Segarra — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

These simple movements combine speed and strength to train your body's ability to rapidly generate force. They can also help prevent injury and boost agility.

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DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization

Cory Turner — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:33:14 -0400

The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.

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Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines

Scott Simon — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million investment and a coating of "American flag blue."

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These nuns spent a lifetime helping others. In their last years, who will help them?

Sophie Neiman — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:45:09 -0400

The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid?

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JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iran over fragile peace deal

Willem Marx — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:02:05 -0400

JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for talks with Iranian officials, hoping to consolidate the fragile interim deal to end the war and kickstart fresh discussions over Tehran's nuclear program.

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