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A new attack on the rituals that define US democracy

The gunman who allegedly aimed to target President Donald Trump’s Cabinet at an annual dinner celebrating free speech crystallized widening political violence that imperils such fundamental rights.

The damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani river
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as Israel warns residents to leave towns beyond 'buffer zone'

April 26 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave seven towns beyond the "buffer zone" it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities. Sunday's death toll included two children and two women, the health ministry added in a statement. Israel said one of its

Sabres score 4 in 1st period, rout Bruins 6-1 to take 3-1 series lead
Sabres score 4 in 1st period, rout Bruins 6-1 to take 3-1 series lead

BOSTON (AP) — Josh Doan had a goal and an assist during Buffalo’s four-goal first-period, and Alex Lyon stopped 21 shots to lead the Sabres to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Peyton Krebs, Zach Benson and Bowen Byram also scored to help Buffalo open a 4-0 lead against a Boston team that needed a win at home to avoid moving to the brink of elimination. Beck Malenstyn and Alex Tuch...

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Durant sidelined again as Rockets extend series, Udoka calls return 'a possibility'

HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant missed Houston's win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series Sunday night with an ankle injury, but coach Ime Udoka said Durant could return now that the series has been extended. Udoka said Durant has a bone bruise on his ankle that is painful and he has limited his mobil...

NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic fined $50K, Julius Randle $35K for altercation

The NBA fined Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic $50,000 and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle $35,000 for their parts in an on-court fracas at the end of Game 4 of their teams' first-round playoff series. The fines were handed down by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations James Jones on Sunday, one day after the Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-96 to take a

FILE PHOTO: A Malian soldier stands in position with his weapon during an attack on Mali's main military base Kati outside the capital Bamako
Mali defence minister killed in major weekend assault

BAMAKO, April 26 (Reuters) - Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence, the government said on Sunday, a high-profile fatality during coordinated assaults staged the previous day by insurgents including the West Africa al Qaeda affiliate. A car laden with explosives driven by a suicide attacker drove into Camara's residence in the town of Kati, the spokesperson,

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