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Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people

Even with abortion bans in place in most Republican-controlled states, the number of people obtaining them has grown slightly

If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone

Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media

Afghanistan's Defense Ministry says its forces hit several points inside Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals

Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral

Winning ticket sold for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot, Mega Million says

At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number