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Appeals court orders judge to probe claims of juror bias in Boston Marathon bomber's case

Appeals court orders judge to probe claims of juror bias in Boston Marathon bomber's case

BOSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday ordered Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's case to be returned to a lower court to probe claims of juror bias and determine whether his death sentence should stand.
EU leaders agree on opening membership talks with Bosnia, but with many strings attached

EU leaders agree on opening membership talks with Bosnia, but with many strings attached

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed in principle Thursday to open membership negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina, even though the Western Balkan country must still do a lot of work before talks can begin.
Man accused of kidnapping and killing ex-girlfriend's daughter to plead guilty to federal charge

Man accused of kidnapping and killing ex-girlfriend's daughter to plead guilty to federal charge

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and kidnapping and killing her 2-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, court records show.
In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior.
Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

Russia's space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said.
Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

Algeria sets election for September, when military-backed president will vie for 2nd term

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria will hold its next presidential election on Sept. 7, giving first-term President Abdelmajid Tebboune more than five months to campaign for a second term to lead the oil-rich north African nation.
Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish land owner won a legal battle Thursday to keep a 14-kilogram (31-pound) meteorite when an appeals court ruled that such rocks should be considered “immovable property" and part of the land where they are found.
Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in weeks but Ukraine intercepts them all

Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in weeks but Ukraine intercepts them all

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired 31 ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv before dawn Thursday in the first attack on the Ukrainian capital in six weeks, officials said.
Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat

Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat

MEULABOH, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian search and rescue ship on Thursday located a capsized wooden boat that had been carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees, and began pulling survivors who had been standing on its hull to safety.
Man put to death for 1993 killing of ex-girlfriend, Georgia’s first execution in years

Man put to death for 1993 killing of ex-girlfriend, Georgia’s first execution in years

JACKSON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man convicted of the killing of his former girlfriend three decades ago was put to death Wednesday evening in the state’s first execution in more than four years.
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