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Two pilots killed in helicopter crash in Israel

JERUSALEM - Two Israeli military pilots were killed and an aerial observer was injured in a helicopter crash on Monday (Jan. 3) night off the coast of northern Israel, the Israeli military said.

Brazilian president stable after hospitalization in Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was stable but not expected to be discharged after being hospitalized early Monday (Jan. 3) morning following an intestinal obstruction, a medical bulletin released by the Vila Nova Star Hospital in Sao Paulo stated.

Severe thunderstorm causes blackouts, damage in Australian capital

CANBERRA - Thousands of people have been left without power after a severe thunderstorm hit Australia's capital, damaging homes, and cars.

Messi tests positive for COVID-19

PARIS - Lionel Messi has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in self-isolation along with three other players, his club Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Sunday (Jan. 2).

U.S. suffers from lasting flight chaos as Omicron causes airline staff shortage

NEW YORK - More than 4,000 flights were canceled globally on Sunday (Jan. 1), more than half of which were in the United States, as new coronavirus infections driven by the Omicron variant continue to cause staff shortages at airlines and airports amid a busy holiday travel season.

Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account for COVID-19 misinformation

SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter on Sunday (Jan. 2) permanently suspended an account of U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, for "repeated violations" of the company's COVID-19 misinformation policies.

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