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Nigerian governor says 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freed

Nigerian governor says 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freed

GUSAU, Nigeria — Hundreds of Nigerian girls abducted last week from a boarding school in the country’s northwest have been released, a state governor said Tuesday, as the West African nation faces a spate of school kidnappings.
Singer Phil Collins' Alamo artifacts collection on display

Singer Phil Collins' Alamo artifacts collection on display

SAN ANTONIO — Artifacts collected by Phil Collins went on display Tuesday at the Alamo after the legendary musician donated the items to the state of Texas.
Comic-Con to remain virtual in 2021, cites financial strain

Comic-Con to remain virtual in 2021, cites financial strain

San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for the July event, but organizers are planning for a smaller-scale gathering later this year.
EU slaps sanctions on 4 Russia officials over Navalny arrest

EU slaps sanctions on 4 Russia officials over Navalny arrest

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four senior Russian officials over the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is President Vladimir Putin’s most high-profile political foe.
Police won't charge Australian minister accused of rape

Police won't charge Australian minister accused of rape

CANBERRA, Australia — Police on Tuesday ruled out investigating an unnamed Australian Cabinet minister over an allegation that he raped a 16-year-old girl more than 30 years ago.
EXPLAINER: Japan to try US men accused of helping Ghosn flee

EXPLAINER: Japan to try US men accused of helping Ghosn flee

TOKYO — Two Americans suspected of helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn skip bail and escape to Lebanon in December 2019 have been extradited to Japan. Michael Taylor and his son Peter had been held in a suburban Boston jail since May.
Hong Kong resumes court hearing for 47 democracy activists

Hong Kong resumes court hearing for 47 democracy activists

HONG KONG — A court hearing for 47 democracy activists charged under Hong Kong's national security law resumed Tuesday, following a marathon session that was adjourned well past midnight after one defendant appeared to collapse and was taken away in
COVID-19 pandemic fuels attacks on health workers globally

COVID-19 pandemic fuels attacks on health workers globally

Two Nigerian nurses were attacked by the family of a deceased COVID-19 patient. One nurse had her hair ripped out and suffered a fracture. The second was beaten into a coma.
Nashville music club owners recall night the music died

Nashville music club owners recall night the music died

NASHVILLE — When frantic messages started trickling in that a tornado had hit a beloved music venue in Nashville, Mike Grimes told himself it couldn't possibly be that bad.
Cuomo allegations leave Democrats grappling with response

Cuomo allegations leave Democrats grappling with response

NEW YORK — Democrats across the country celebrated New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the face of governing competence as President Donald Trump fumbled his administration's response to the exploding pandemic last year.