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Rishi Sunak to become Britain’s next prime minister

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain’s next prime minister after winning the Conservative leadership race Monday.

Ian strengthens, poses major threat to Florida; Fiona hits Canada

Gov. DeSantis had initially issued the emergency order for two dozen counties, but expanded the warning to the entire state, urging residents to prepare for a storm that could lash large swaths of Florida.

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Roe v. Wade overturned; states can ban abortion

The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century.

 
19 children killed in Texas school rampage

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 19 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said.

 
US to provide Ukraine more aid, ammunition

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin informed Ukraine’s president of a more than $300 million package of foreign military financing and a $165 million sale of ammunition.