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James Harrison, Australian blood donor whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88

James Harrison, Australian blood donor whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88

By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian man credited with saving 2.4 million babies through his record-breaking blood plasma donations over six decades, has died, his family said Tuesday. He was 88. James…

Zelenskyy calls Oval Office spat with Trump ‘regrettable,’ says he’s ready to work for Ukraine peace

Zelenskyy calls Oval Office spat with Trump ‘regrettable,’ says he’s ready to work for Ukraine peace

By SAMYA KULLAB and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that the Oval Office blowup with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump last week was “regrettable,” adding that he stands ready…

Senate confirms McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down

Senate confirms McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down

By ANNIE MA AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Monday to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation’s education chief, a role that places her atop a department that President Donald Trump…

Trump hits ‘pause’ on US aid to Ukraine after Oval dustup, pressuring Zelenskyy on Russia talks

Trump hits ‘pause’ on US aid to Ukraine after Oval dustup, pressuring Zelenskyy on Russia talks

By AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure…

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay

By ZEKE MILLER, JOSH BOAK and ROB GILLIES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American…

FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike and engine fire

FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike and engine fire

By PATRICK WHITTLE and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be…