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Takeaways from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s response to violence after George Floyd’s murder

MINNEAPOLIS -- Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate has revived the…

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A van packed with migrants veers off a road in Croatia, injuring 14

ZAGREB, Croatia -- A van apparently packed with migrants veered off a road and hit a lamp post in Croatia…

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Wynn Resorts paying $130M for letting illegal money reach gamblers at its Las Vegas Strip casino

LAS VEGAS -- Casino company Wynn Resorts Ltd. has agreed to pay $130 million to federal authorities and admit that…

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Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open weeks after doping exoneration

2024-09-09 17:50:02 NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner started slowly at the U.S. Open, dropping the first set he played…

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A fuel tanker collided with a truck in Nigeria causing an explosion that killed at least 48 people, officials say

A fuel tanker collided with a truck in Nigeria causing an explosion that killed at least 48 people, officials say

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Sharp divisions persist over Walz’s response to the riots that followed the murder of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS -- MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz faced the biggest crisis of his political career when Minnesota’s two largest…

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UN official says Sudan’s war has killed at least 20,000 people

CAIRO -- More than 16 months of war in Sudan has killed more than 20,000 people, a senior United Nations…

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Biden’s disastrous debate performance offers lessons for Harris and warnings for Trump

WASHINGTON -- The first sign of trouble came before the debate even started.“Folks, how are you?” President Joe Biden said…

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Israeli medics say 2 critically wounded in shooting attack at West Bank-Jordan border crossing

Israeli medics say 2 critically wounded in shooting attack at West Bank-Jordan border crossing

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Harris and Trump are getting ready for Tuesday’s debate in sharply different ways

PITTSBURGH -- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are veering sharply in how they gear up for Tuesday's presidential debate, setting…

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Libyan authorities order detention of militia leader over killing of human trafficker

CAIRO -- Libya’s chief prosecutor ordered the detention of a militia leader and one of his aides pending an investigation…

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Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting…

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Swirling federal investigations test New York City mayor’s ability to govern

NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern after federal…

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 drone

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed early Sunday they shot down…

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California governor vetoes bill to make immigrants without legal status eligible for home loans

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that could have made immigrants without legal status eligible…

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Pride march held in conservative Serbia under heavy police protection

BELGRADE, Serbia -- A Pride march on Saturday in Serbia's capital pressed for the demand that the populist government improve…

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Stocks sink on Wall Street after a mixed jobs report, leaving the market with its worst weekly loss in 18 months

Stocks sink on Wall Street after a mixed jobs report, leaving the market with its worst weekly loss in 18…

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Ralph Lauren draws the fashion crowd to the horsey Hamptons for a diverse show of Americana

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. -- BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Ralph Lauren took to Hamptons horse country for a rollout of his signature…

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Vietnamese authorities say Typhoon Yagi has killed at least 4 and injured 78 others after making landfall

Vietnamese authorities say Typhoon Yagi has killed at least 4 and injured 78 others after making landfall

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ACLU plans to spend $1.3M in educate Montana voters about state Supreme Court candidates

HELENA, Mont. -- The American Civil Liberties Union plans to spend $1.3 million on campaign advertising to educate Montana voters…

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