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US East faces flooding as snow forecast for Northeast, cold in Midwest
Heavy winds bringing the threat of tornadoes to the Mississippi Valley
Mali gold mine accident kills at least 48, officials say
Most of the victims are young women, including one who was carrying her child on her back
Chad officials seal schools as measles epidemic hits poor district
Officials blame vaccine hesitancy for the rapid measles spread
Nun takes top Vatican job running city state administration
The promotion is part of the pontiff's effort to place women in decision-making roles in the Vatican to serve as models for the rest of the church
IRS to lay off thousands of probationary workers in tax season
Cuts could come as soon as next week
US, Russia officials to meet in Saudi Arabia to start talks on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine was not invited to the discussion
Europe will not be part of Ukraine peace talks, US envoy says
US leaders' actions have stoked fears that Europeans may be cut out of a peace deal that would impact their security
Lebanon says 25 arrested after attack on UN peacekeepers
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon has demanded a 'full and immediate investigation' after one of its vehicles was set on fire in the attack
1 dead, 4 injured in stabbing spree by Syrian suspect in Austria
Police say they are investigating the suspect's background
15 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu festival
The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years and has a history of crowd-related disasters
Central African Republic soldiers kidnapped by mercenaries, advocates allege
The backlash against their disappearance comes as Russia expands its military and economic presence throughout Africa, using mercenaries to quell rebellion and fight extremists
US braces for flooding; parts of California face mudslides
Heavy mixed precipitation is expected throughout the weekend in New York
Carafano: 'A free, independent Ukraine is in America's best interest'
In VOA interview, James Carafano of the Heritage Foundation speaks about the Trump administration's goals in the negotiation process to achieve peace in Ukraine
US citizen detained in Russia, accused of drug smuggling
Moscow courts press service says airport customs officials found cannabis-laced marmalade in the baggage of Kalob Wayne Byers
US counterterror official warns of growing global threat
At the same time, the resources to counter terrorism have declined, Sebastian Gorka says
Stars galore celebrate 'Saturday Night Live' in concert
Cher, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg, Bonnie Raitt and David Byrne were among the epic lineup
G7 ministers link future Russia sanctions to good-faith talks
They agree to continue working for a strong peace deal for Ukraine with robust security guarantees