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Belarusian authorities are forcing political prisoners to publicly repent to be freed, activists say

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Belarusian authorities are forcing political prisoners to publicly repent to be freed, activists say

News Today July 9, 2024

TALLINN, Estonia — Human rights activists on Monday accused Belarusian authorities of setting unacceptable conditions for the...

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Boeing accepts plea deal to avoid criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says

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Boeing accepts plea deal to avoid criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says

News Today July 9, 2024

2024-07-09 11:10:02 Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two crashes of 737...

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FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform

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FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform

News Today July 9, 2024

NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it...

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The US housing slump deepened in spring. Where does that leave shoppers and sellers?

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The US housing slump deepened in spring. Where does that leave shoppers and sellers?

News Today July 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES — The housing market shows few signs of busting out of its three-year funk after...

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Senegal’s leader wasn’t born when ECOWAS was founded. He’s asked to reunite the bloc split by coups

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Senegal’s leader wasn’t born when ECOWAS was founded. He’s asked to reunite the bloc split by coups

News Today July 9, 2024

ABUJA, Nigeria — Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye, Africa’s youngest, is suddenly faced with a huge challenge...

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Several top House Democrats call on Biden to end 2024 bid during private leadership call as president keeps campaigning

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Several top House Democrats call on Biden to end 2024 bid during private leadership call as president keeps campaigning

News Today July 9, 2024

Several top House Democrats call on Biden to end 2024 bid during private leadership call as president...

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Beryl knocks out power to nearly 3 million in Texas

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Beryl knocks out power to nearly 3 million in Texas

News Today July 9, 2024

2024-07-09 08:50:02 HOUSTON (AP) — After Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas early Monday, knocking out power to...

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France elections 2024: Macron refuses Prime Minister Attal’s resignation

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France elections 2024: Macron refuses Prime Minister Attal’s resignation

News Today July 9, 2024

2024-07-09 07:25:02 PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of France’s prime minister, asking him...

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How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant

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How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant

News Today July 9, 2024

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio — When the Little Art Theatre set out to land a $100,000 grant to...

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AP PHOTOS: France celebrates after coalition of leftist parties thwarts far-right’s push for power

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AP PHOTOS: France celebrates after coalition of leftist parties thwarts far-right’s push for power

News Today July 9, 2024

PARIS — The unexpected fireworks lit up Paris’s Place de la Republique. For the thousands of French...

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Second gentleman tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative

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Second gentleman tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative

News Today July 9, 2024

FILE – Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff arrive in the East Room...

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French President Emmanuel Macron asks prime minister to remain temporarily after election leaves government in limbo

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French President Emmanuel Macron asks prime minister to remain temporarily after election leaves government in limbo

News Today July 9, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron asks prime minister to remain temporarily after election leaves government in limbo

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Hawaii governor says Biden could decide within days whether to remain in the presidential race

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Hawaii governor says Biden could decide within days whether to remain in the presidential race

News Today July 8, 2024

President Joe Biden could make a decision within days whether to remain a candidate for reelection, said...

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Shelter-in-place order briefly issued at North Dakota derailment site, officials say

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Shelter-in-place order briefly issued at North Dakota derailment site, officials say

News Today July 8, 2024

Officials at the remote site of a derailed train carrying hazardous materials that sparked a fire in...

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China's state media say leader Xi Jinping has called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue

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China's state media say leader Xi Jinping has called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue

News Today July 8, 2024

China’s state media say leader Xi Jinping has called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine...

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Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November

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Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November

News Today July 8, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures that...

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Ambani wedding: All you need to know

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Ambani wedding: All you need to know

News Today July 7, 2024

2024-07-07 04:05:02 NEW DELHI (AP) — In March, Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial...

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Hathras stampede: Deadly event kills at least 121, mostly women and children

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Hathras stampede: Deadly event kills at least 121, mostly women and children

News Today July 4, 2024

2024-07-04 04:35:02 HATHRAS, India (AP) — Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede...

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French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government

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French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government

News Today July 3, 2024

2024-07-03 01:50:02 PARIS — French opposition parties made hurried deals Tuesday to try to block a landslide...

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