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Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s war with Russia is ‘closer to the end’ as he appeals for more help: GMA exclusive

Summarize this content to 1000 words Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes the war with Russia is "closer to an end" than many believe and called on allies to strengthen Ukraine's army."The plan of victory is strengthening of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said during a sit-down interview with "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts. "That's why we're asking our friends, our allies, to strengthen us. It's very important."Watch "Good Morning America"
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World leaders gathering in New York for UN General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy

Summarize this content to 1000 words UNITED NATIONS -- Facing a swirl of conflicts and crises across a fragmented world, leaders attending this week’s annual U.N. gathering are being challenged: Work together — not only on front-burner issues but on modernizing the international institutions born after World War II so they can tackle the threats and problems of the future.U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the challenge a year ago after
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At least 19 killed as methane leak causes explosion at eastern Iran coal mine, state TV reports

Summarize this content to 1000 words TEHRAN, Iran -- A methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 19 people and injuring another 17, Iranian state television reported Sunday.The report said the deaths happened at a coal mine in Tabas, some 540 kilometers (335 miles) southeast of the capital, Tehran.Authorities were sending emergency personnel to the area after the blast late Saturday, it
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New York state reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade

Summarize this content to 1000 words New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday.The rare mosquito-borne virus was detected in Ulster County, the New York State Department of Health said. The individual is hospitalized, it said.The Ulster County Department of Health is currently investigating the case, which marks the first case of EEE confirmed in New York state since 2015, health
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Youth activists plan protests to demand action on climate as big events open in NYC

Summarize this content to 1000 words NEW YORK -- Activists geared up Friday for protests around the world to demand action on climate change just as a pair of major weeklong climate events were getting underway in New York City.The planned actions in Berlin, Brussels, Rio de Janeiro, New Delhi and many other cities were being organized by the youth-led group Fridays for Future, and included the group's New York
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Freed American Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit

Summarize this content to 1000 words Against the backdrop of the U.S. Capitol at dusk, freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers who worked to help secure his release.Whelan praised a "bipartisan effort that brought me home" after spending the day meeting with lawmakers who took up his case from his home state
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested by federal agents in New York City

Summarize this content to 1000 words Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested Monday night in New York City by federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations, ABC News has confirmed."Earlier this evening, federal agents arrested Sean Combs, based on a sealed indictment filed by the SDNY," United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams said in a statement. "We expect to move to unseal the indictment in the
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Trump safe after apparent ‘attempted assassination’; Sources identify detained man

Summarize this content to 1000 words The FBI is investigating what it called an "attempted assassination" of former President Donald Trump after Secret Service agents fired at a man with an AK-47 rifle on or near Trump's Palm Beach, Florida, golf course on Sunday.Multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News that the man detained by Florida authorities in relation to the potential assassination attempt has been identified as Ryan Wesley
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Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

Summarize this content to 1000 words Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people. Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanics, the country's fastest-growing racial or ethnic minority, according to the