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June 28, 2023 2:30 PM

South Koreans are getting younger, as a new law goes into effect

People in South Korea all became at least one year younger on Wednesday, as the country dropped a traditional method of counting their ages. Under the old system, a person was one year old at birth.

by Anthony Kuhn and Mary Yang

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June 28, 2023 4:03 AM

At least 8 dead, including children, from a Russian missile strike in eastern Ukraine

The restaurant in the city of Kramatorsk took a direct hit on Tuesday night. Rescue crews searched through the night and feared more people could be buried in the debris.

by Greg Myre

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June 27, 2023 12:30 PM

Wildfire smoke in Minnesota: How to best protect your health and your home

Canada’s wildfire season is off to its worst start on record, and another air quality alert is in effect. Here’s what to know as smoky skies become more of a pattern than a novelty.

by Grace Birnstengel

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June 25, 2023 7:07 PM

After its march toward Moscow, what's next for Russia's Wagner Group?

The fate of the private military company is unclear, especially after it was credited with delivering Russia recent gains in the country's war against Ukraine.

by Joe Hernandez

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June 25, 2023 9:13 AM

The mutiny in Russia may be over. But it still damages Putin

The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.

by Scott Neuman and Jackie Northam

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June 24, 2023 2:25 PM

Wagner chief says he ordered his Russian mercenaries to halt march on Moscow

Moscow had braced for the arrival of forces from the Wagner Group, a private army led by Yevgeny Prigozhin that has been fighting alongside regular Russian troops in Ukraine, by erecting checkpoints with armored vehicles and troops on the city's southern edge

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June 24, 2023 7:24 AM

Putin accuses Wagner Group of a treasonous 'military uprising' in Russia

Russia's Defense Ministry says Wagner mercenaries are marching on Moscow. Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin has been formally charged with "inciting an armed revolt" by Russia's Federal Security Bureau.

by Charles Maynes and Greg Myre

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June 23, 2023 8:02 PM

Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered Russia city

The Russian owner of the Wagner private military contractor says his forces are rebelling and have driven into the Russian city of Rostov, facing no resistance.

by The Associated Press

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June 23, 2023 12:02 PM

Supreme Court sides with the Biden administration in a fight over immigration

The Supreme Court handed President Biden’s administration a major victory in a long-running dispute over how to enforce the nation's immigration laws.

by Joel Rose

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June 23, 2023 4:02 AM

3 things to know about Guatemala's elections

Voters will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. But some of the most popular candidates won't be on the ballot.

by Eyder Peralta

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