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Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as ...
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KA'NIYLAH RENA HODGE

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albums and songs from Taylor Swift,Beyoncé,Chaka Khan and The Go-Go's are joining America's audio ...
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Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges Tuesday in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, accusing a Singapore-based ship operator and a senior employee ...
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Vance is set to speak in Maine about fraud investigations ahead of primary election

"That is the record JD Vance is bringing to Maine on Thursday. That is the record the Maine Republicans hosting him are 'honored' to celebrate," Shah said. Maine is a largely Democratic state, but ...
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UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret ...
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Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India

Red, White and Bloom! The Sumter ItemMay at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter means the irises are blooming, and for three days, the Sumter community will convene for nonstop and diverse entertainment, ...
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Sumter Woman's Afternoon Music Club announces winners of 2026 Music Scholarship Competition

Winners of the 2026 Music Scholarship Competition, sponsored by Woman's Afternoon Music Club, have been announced. It was held April 19 at First Presbyterian Church, and the competition's adjudicator ...
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Dear Abby, May 14, 2026: Three's a crowd in family's housing arrangement

Red, White and Bloom! The Sumter ItemMay at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter means the irises are blooming, and for three days, the Sumter community will convene for nonstop and diverse entertainment, ...
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Netanyahu's secret visit to UAE during the Iran war leads to a breakthrough, his office says

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-US war with Iran, further strengthening ties with a Gulf nation that normalized ...
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Lee resident dies in early Tuesday rollover wreck

'Michael' celebrates the artistry of the star The innovative artistry, career and life of Michael Jackson spanning from 5 years old to his untimely and tragic passing ...
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Tri-county athletes qualify for SCHSL state track meets

The South Carolina High School League hosted qualifiers across the state this weekend for this week's track and field championships. Sumter High ran in the 5A-DI mid-state qualifier at Spring Valley ...
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Distinguished Flying Cross presented to Shaw pilots

Red, White and Bloom! The Sumter ItemMay at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter means the irises are blooming, and for three days, the Sumter community will convene for nonstop and diverse entertainment, ...