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A view of the site after a jet crashed in Russia's northwestern Tver region on Aug. 23. Russian authorities say Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was among those on the flight manifest. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to families of those killed in the crash. He noted Wagner members were reportedly on board and spoke warmly of his relationship with Prigozhin in the past tense.
Wagner Telegram Account/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesYevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, appeared on the passenger list of a business jet that crashed Wednesday in Russia. Beyond that, little is clear.
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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss National News
A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.
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Worries over seafood safety mount as Japan releases Fukushima water into the Pacific National News
Local fishermen and the government of neighboring China are among the critics of Japan's decision to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
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Billy McFarland went to prison for Fyre Fest. Are his plans for a reboot legal? National News
The controversial entrepreneur is seeking redemption and some people are ready for him to try. Tickets have sold out. But he still owes $26 million in restitution to the people he fleeced.
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At a time of anti-trans sentiment, a New York lawsuit brings hope for the community National News
Makyyla Holland reached a settlement over abuse she says she suffered in New York's Broome County Jail. The settlement requires the jail to adopt a policy that houses inmates based on gender identity.
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Schools could be getting millions more from Medicaid. Why aren't they? National News
In 2022, schools recouped $6.6 billion from federal and state Medicaid programs. They could be getting much more.
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Trump is likely to finally get a real mug shot. Does it matter? National News
The Fulton County sheriff says he'll treat the former president according to the jail's normal practices. That includes taking a booking photo, which could become a famous — or infamous — image.
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A 'shocking' 911 call and other key takeaways from NPR's ICE detention investigation National News
NPR obtained secret government inspection reports, which described "negligent," "barbaric" and "filthy" conditions inside immigration detention facilities. Here's what to know.
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