Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the family of Yevgeny Prigozhin a day after the mysterious crash of his private plane.
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‘More alarming every hour’: Russians admit Ukraine gains. Is counteroffensive underway?: Updates
The Ukrainian army claimed to be gaining ground Monday along a wide front in the Bakhmut area, the “epicenter” of hostilities. Updates.
‘He just shot people’: Texas mall killer brought 8 guns, but police unclear on his motive
The eight people killed in a Texas shooting spree last week include three members of a family of four, leaving a wounded 6-year-old an orphan.
Latest atmospheric river deluge, 11th since late December, could slam California this week
Soaked Californians prepared for the 11th atmospheric river since late December to hit the state Monday for Tuesday.
98% of California homeowners don’t have flood insurance; drivers urged to ‘Turn around, don’t drown’: Updates
Only 2% of homeowners in California have flood insurance. And the wave of storms hitting the state are far from over. Updates.
4 more storms heading toward California in next 10 days, Newsom warns; death toll climbs: Updates
Thousands of Californians have fled their homes as endless storms pound the state. The entire San Francisco Bay Area is under a flood watch.
‘Conveyer belt’ of storms keep hitting California; evacuations, power outages and deaths reported after ‘bomb cyclone’: Updates
California is set to get a short rest before another storm — part of a series that could last into next week — hits on Friday. Latest updates.
Russians protest, flee country as Putin’s military mobilization begins; Blinken urges end to nuclear threats
Russia’s partial military mobilization aimed at slowing Ukraine’s high-octane counteroffensive was in full swing Thursday.
Ukraine liberates more towns, pushes for Russian troops to keep surrendering: Sept. 13 recap
The Ukraine military claimed Tuesday it had downed one of Russia’s Iran-built drones as Kyiv’s counteroffensive continued.
‘Free our lands’: Zelenskyy pledges to drive Russians out as Ukraine marks Independence Day. Live updates
The White House said the $2.98 billion will provide weapons and equipment to ensure it can continue to defend itself over the long term.