Russian warplane falls on building in Siberia; 2 pilots die

The United Aircraft Corporation, a state-controlled conglomerate of Russian aircraft-making plants, said in a statement that the plane in Sunday's incident came down during a training flight before its delivery to the air force.

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Forgotten U-2 pilots helped end the Cuban Missile Crisis 60 years ago

The pilots’ bravery gave President John F. Kennedy the proof he needed to confront Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and find a way to avoid a nuclear nightmare.

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Russia’s defense chief warns of ‘dirty bomb’ provocation from Ukraine

Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made the allegations in phone calls with his counterparts from the United States, Britain, France and Turkey.

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FBI says person in custody after 'barricade situation' at Fort Belvoir

A person was taken into custody following what authorities described as a "barricade situation" at a U.S. Army base outside the nation's capital, the FBI said in a statement.

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Iran releases footage from prison fire, adding to mystery

The cryptic video and shifting explanations for what happened at Evin Prison have sown doubt about the government's version of events.

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8 killed in Somalia as militants attack port city hotel

The Islamic extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack, saying its fighters had penetrated the Tawakal Hotel.

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Pennsylvania soldier finally laid to rest, 72 years after his death in Korean War battle

Seven decades after he left his family in Northampton, Pa., and went to war in Korea, Edward Reiter was laid to rest in a grave that long has borne his name.

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Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister

The Conservative Party hastily ordered a contest that aims to finalize nominations Monday and install a new prime minister — its third this year — within a week.

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Cheney: Jan. 6 panel won’t let Trump turn testimony into circus

The committee is demanding Donald Trump's testimony under oath next month as well as records relevant to its investigation.

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State, local elections are critical, deserve coverage

The phrase “midterm elections” is often taken to refer to Congress. But there are thousands of other elections next month.

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China's Xi expands powers, promotes allies

Xi Jinping, who took power in 2012, was awarded a third five-year term as general secretary, discarding a custom under which his predecessor left after 10 years. The 69-year-old leader is expected by some to try to stay in power for life.

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