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• Here’s what Russia and Ukraine get in Trump’s ‘final offer’ peace deal

  While Kyiv has been consistently open to President Trump's call for a full cease-fire, Russia has continually rejected the American peace proposals.

• Dick Durbin, second-ranked Senate Democrat, says he’s retiring after five terms: ‘It’s time to pass the torch’

  The 80-year-old added that "a strong Democratic bench" would be "ready to serve" in his place -- without naming any immediate successors.

• Georgia mother dies of ‘sheer heartbreak’ days after her 20-year-old son was beaten to death in possible hate crime

  “The pain of losing her son was too much for her heart to bear," relatives said, saying Tasha Lawson was from "sheer heartbreak."

• Massive NJ wildfire that forced thousands to flee inferno could be state’s largest in decades

  Officials estimate the fire might not be completely extinguished until at least Saturday, based on the fire's current containment level.

• Player dies after collapsing ahead of SA match

  South African footballer Sinamandla Zondi died on Tuesday after collapsing in the warm-up before a second-tier match, his club Durban City said.

• Wall Street rallies on Trump's softer approach to Powell, China

  Wall Street rallied Wednesday after President Trump softened his rhetoric on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and China.