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Netanyahu rival’s visit to U.S. highlights cracks within Israel’s wartime leadership

by TIA GOLDENBERG, WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

Benny Gantz is scheduled to meet on Monday with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and national security adviser Jake Sullivan, according to his National Unity Party.

Nation & World, News

German defense minister said leaked audio is part of Russia’s ‘information war’ against West

by Associated Press March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

The audio was leaked on the same day that late opposition politician Alexei Navalny was laid to rest after his still-unexplained death two weeks ago in an Arctic penal colony.

Nation & World, News

Death toll rises from Russian drone strike on Ukrainian port city, as China’s envoy tours Moscow

by SUSIE BLANN and JOANNA KOZLOWSKA Associated Press March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Western allies to boost Ukraine’s air defenses in the wake of the deadly attack.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Authorities searching for 2 people of interest in large jewelry theft in Arundel

by Bonnie Washuk March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

The York County Sheriff’s Office says warrants have been issued for Pardelian Muntean, 21, and Liana Moldovan, 34.

Nation & World, News

At least 36 die in Pakistan as heavy winter rains collapse buildings and trigger landslides

by RIAZ KHAN Associated Press March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

Authorities advised tourists against traveling to the scenic north due to weather conditions. Last week, several visitors were stranded there because of heavy rains.

Nation & World, News

Backlogged with blockbuster cases, Supreme Court takes on Trump

by Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

The most closely watched question: whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution on charges of trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump endorses Robinson for North Carolina governor, refers to him as ‘Martin Luther King Jr. on steroids’

by GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

Despite lack of a formal endorsement, Trump’s support combined with strong fundraising and popularity among Republicans helped make Robinson the Republican front-runner for the gubernatorial nomination.