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EXPLAINER - What's the secret to Turkey's threats of incursion into Syria?
Residents in northern Syria are preparing for a new battle.

Harini Logan, The Revenant, rallies for spelling bee title
Harini Logan continued to try and learn from her near misses in online spelling contests. She was a well-respected speller in English, but she never won a national title.

Satellite images show a new Chinese carrier near launch
Satellite photos analyzed Friday by The Associated Press revealed that China's most advanced aircraft carrier appears to be close to completion.

AP-NORC poll reveals the divide between lay Catholics, bishops
A majority of lay Catholics don't agree with the hardline views of some conservative Catholic bishops in America.

Queen Elizabeth II skips the Platinum Jubilee church ceremony
Prince Harry and Meghan joined other members the royal family of Britain on Friday to attend a service in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.

GOP's Cornyn is tapped as Senate leader to discuss gun laws
In less than 48 hours, a gunman attacked an elementary school in Texas and killed 19 children and 2 teachers.

EXPLAINER - Russia-Ukraine war at 100 days by the numbers
100 days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the world is witness to a constant stream of heartbreaking scenes.

UN Secretary-General renews appeals for peace
Antonio Guterres, U.N. Secretary General, reiterated Friday his call for an immediate halt in violence on the 100th anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

Senator: Chief had no radio during Uvalde school shooting
A Texas senator stated Friday that the state agency that investigated the mass shooting at Uvalde's elementary school has found that the commander under fire for his slow response to police calls was not carrying a radio during the event.

Sky high: Carbon dioxide levels in air spike past milestone
Federal scientists announced Friday that the atmospheric level of heat-trapping carbon dioxide has surpassed a critical milestone.

A shocking secret: Russia-Ukraine war is shaped by electronic warfare
The simple act of turning on a cellphone could bring down a storm of death on the battlefields of Ukraine.

Cops shoot Texas escapee, who murdered 4 children and granddad, fatally
Officials said that a convicted murderer who had escaped a Texas prison bus was shot dead by Texas law enforcement after he killed five family members,

Russia could be staying in Ukraine after 100 days of war.
Vladimir Putin sent troops to Ukraine.

Explainer: Is it illegal to possess guns in Canada? Key questions answered
Canada's government has introduced legislation Monday to ban the sale and purchase handguns.

Israel claims that a laser missile shield will cost only $2 per interception
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Wednesday that Israel will soon deploy a laser-based air defense system to counter enemy drones and rockets. It will cost $2 per interception.

Rwanda declares that it will not stand by if Congo is attacked in a dispute
After accusing Congo of firing missiles across its border earlier this month, Rwanda's foreign minister stated Tuesday that it will retaliate against any further attacks by the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Biden offers to supply Ukraine longer-range missiles
As part of the $700 million weapons package, which will be revealed on Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to supply Ukraine with advanced rocket systems capable of striking with precision at long-range Russian targets.

Germany will send IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine - Scholz
After appeals from Kyiv's opposition parties and Germany to increase heavy weapon deliveries, Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Germany would supply Ukraine with IRIS-T, an air defense system.

Request to send armoured vehicles to Ukraine by the Danish vetoed by Switzerland - TV
According to Swiss broadcaster SRF, the Swiss government has rejected Denmark's request for Swiss-made armoured personnel carrier to Ukraine.

China claims it has conducted a'readiness patrol" around Taiwan
On Wednesday, the Chinese military stated that it had conducted a combat readiness patrol in the airspace and seas around Taiwan in recent days.

Biden: US sends medium-range rocket systems (MRO) to Ukraine
According to the Biden administration, it will send Ukraine a few high-tech medium-range rocket systems.

Experts: It's another busy hurricane season, according to experts
Get ready for another hurricane season.

Texas police: Texas teacher propped-opening door before attack
A Robb Elementary School exterior door did not lock after it was shut by a teacher, shortly before a gunman entered and killed 19 students and two teachers.

Justice Dept. Review the Texas School Shooting Response
Sunday's announcement by the Justice Department was that it would review the law enforcement response in Texas to the school shooting.

New Wyoming abortion clinic doesn't need a looming ruling or fire to continue operations
The organizers of a Wyoming women's clinic opened in summer 2013. They were optimistic about the plans, even though they knew that they would be challenged by opponents.

Pelosi's husband was arrested in California for DUI
Police records show that Paul Pelosi (82-year-old husband to Nancy Pelosi), was arrested on Sunday for suspicion of driving under the influence in Northern California.

Pope Francis names San Diego Bishop McElroy as a cardinal
Pope Francis named Robert McElroy, Bishop of San Diego, as one of his ideological allies, who has often fought with more conservative U.S. bishops.