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1. Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump gets life in prison for plot on FBI

   

2. The Dalai Lama has shared plans for his succession. China has other ideas

   

   As the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday approaches, a standoff between the Tibetan spiritual leader and the Chinese government has some experts warning of a future where two purported Dalai Lamas each stake claim to the title.

3. Several people missing after fire, explosion level California fireworks facility

   

   Seven people were missing after a fire and powerful explosion levelled a commercial fireworks facility in a rural northern California town west of Sacramento, authorities said on Wednesday.

4. As France swelters, residents and tourists look for relief — including in caves

   

   A heat wave continued to grip parts of France on Wednesday. In Paris, where temperatures were expected to reach 33 C, one restaurant revamped its menu to feature more cold dishes. Meanwhile, others sought cool relief in the caves of Isere.

5. Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

   

   A former criminology student pleaded guilty on Wednesday to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty.