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A23a: Monster iceberg just shy of a trillion tonnes

Scientists use a radar satellite to take a “tape measure” to the world’s biggest block of ice.

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Court suspends Italian plan to hold migrants in Albania

Albania’s top court suspends a deal signed between the two countries last month pending a further hearing.

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Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.

President Vladimir Putin says Russia’s goals in Ukraine remain unchanged, no peace until they’re achieved

President Vladimir Putin says Russia’s goals in Ukraine remain unchanged, no peace until they’re achieved

Texas high school Black student suspended over hair likely won’t return to his class anytime soon

A Texas high school Black student has been disciplined for months for refusing to change his hairstyle

‘Something catastrophic’ broke support rod on Rhode Island bridge, transportation director says

Rhode Island’s Transportation Department director says a look at state inspections of a major bridge that’s been partially shut down over safety concerns shows that “something catastrophic” happened since July that broke a support rod

2 snowmachine riders found dead after search in western Alaska

Authorities say two snowmachine riders in western Alaska were found dead a day after they were reported overdue and a storm hampered search efforts

Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans health care ban begins

A Florida mother tearfully testified that her family could be torn apart if the state’s ban on trans health care for children is allowed to take effect

Georgia election worker tearfully describes fleeing her home after Giuliani’s false claims of fraud

A former Georgia election worker suing Rudy Giuliani over false claims he spread about her and her daughter in 2020 has described fleeing her home after she endured racist threats and strangers banging on her door

Man charged with break-in, murder in death of Detroit synagogue leader

Man charged with break-in, murder in death of Detroit synagogue leader