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Legally-bought guns being used more often in crimes, sweeping U.S. report suggests
The number of new guns overall in the U.S. grew significantly during that time as gun sales shattered records during the coronavirus pandemic.
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fire despite US call for calm
The Israeli military said it struck in Gaza overnight on Thursday, hours after it intercepted a rocket launched from Gaza and following appeals from the United States for all sides to calm escalating violence in Israel and the occupied West Bank.
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Lillard, Simons lead Trail Blazers past Grizzlies, 122-112
Damian Lillard had 42 points and 10 assists, Anfernee Simons added 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-112 on Wednesday night.
New U.S. Olympic head cautiously endorses allowing Russians to compete as neutrals
The International Olympic Committee has announced it is moving forward in trying to craft a way for some Russians to compete in next year’s Summer Games in Paris.
U.S. prosecutors detail plot to kill Haitian president
Chief suspects in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti made their first appearances in a federal courtroom in Miami on Wednesday.
Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves beat Warriors in OT
D’Angelo Russell scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards took over in overtime after Russell fouled out and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Wednesday night.
Pavel Zacha scores twice as Bruins beat Maple Leafs 5-2
Pavel Zacha scored twice in the third period as the Boston Bruins held off the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Wednesday night.