Gunman kills five at Russian church in Dagestan region
A gunman opened fire at a church service in Kizlyar Dagestan killing five and wounding four before being shot dead by police. The shooter was a local resident and his wife was detained for questioning. The motive remains unclear.
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Gates plans plea deal in Manafort probe
Former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates is set to plead guilty to fraud charges and will testify against Paul Manafort. Prosecutors expect a substantial sentence reduction for Gates in exchange for cooperation, possibly around 18 months, with the plea terms including asset forfeiture discussions and high legal costs noted.
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Iran Aseman ATR-72 crashes in foggy Zagros mountains
An Aseman Airlines ATR-72 crashed in fog and heavy snow near Yasuj in the Zagros mountains, killing all 65 people on board including 59 passengers and six crew. Rescue teams faced severe weather as officials say the aircraft struck Mount Dena and weather conditions hindered retrieval efforts.
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Trump seeks to end heat aid in LIHEAP cut plan
Portland report notes the Trump administration again seeks to abolish LIHEAP heating assistance for low income families. Critics say the program aids the elderly and disabled, while supporters warn of increased cold risk if funding ends. The 2019 budget would also cut housing aid and food stamps amid congressional resistance.
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Facebook to use old postal method to curb foreign ad buys
Facebook plans postcards to verify U S political ad buyers before they proceed with ads named for candidates ahead of the midterms. The move follows Mueller indictments detailing Russian efforts, including fake pages and ads reaching millions. Facebook also expands account verification and hiring to boost safety and security.
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