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Washington state trooper fatally shoots a man during a freeway altercation, police say

β€” May 17th 2024 at 20:38
WA law enforcement officials said a man with a hammer, who attacked state Department of Transportation workers, was fatally shot by a state trooper along Interstate 5 north of Seattle.

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Once-in-a-generation wind event caused deaths, extensive damage across Houston, meteorologist says

β€” May 17th 2024 at 20:36
Meteorologists said the damage caused by windstorms, which killed 4 and could leave some residents of Houston without power for weeks, was comparable to that 'caused by a hurricane.'

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Army presents Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years after he was wounded in Korean War

β€” May 17th 2024 at 20:20
Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran who was wounded in combat, received his Purple Heart medal after 73 years and a 'long fight with the U.S. Army.'

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A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

β€” May 17th 2024 at 20:18
Vermont State University’s Castleton campus is honoring its beloved community member Max the cat, bestowing the feline with an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree.

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UN experts say South Sudan is close to securing a $13 billion oil-backed loan from a UAE company

β€” May 17th 2024 at 19:43
South Sudan is close to securing a loan of $13 billion from United Arab Emirates company Hamad Bin Khalifa Department of Projects, according to United Nations experts.

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An unusual autumn freeze grips parts of South America, giving Chile its coldest May in 74 years

β€” May 17th 2024 at 18:54
Chileans are experiencing their coldest autumn in over 70 years, with temperatures dipping near freezing in Santiago, as a sudden cold front from Antartica has gripped parts of South America.

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A mayoral candidate and 5 other people killed in gunfire at a campaign rally in southern Mexico

β€” May 17th 2024 at 18:14
Six people, including a mayoral candidate and a young girl, were killed in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas after gunmen opened fire at a campaign rally; two others were injured.

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Canadian police link 4 women killed in the 1970s to dead American serial sex offender

β€” May 17th 2024 at 17:02
Canadian police have linked the deaths of 4 women in the 1970s to now-deceased U.S. fugitive Gary Allen Srery, who hid in Canada from the 1970s to 1990s.

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Croatia gets new government with a far-right party included ahead of European parliamentary vote

β€” May 17th 2024 at 16:56
Lawmakers in Croatia have voted into office a new government, which now includes hard-right party Homeland Movement, ahead of the EU's parliamentary election next month.

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Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

β€” May 17th 2024 at 16:54
Senegal's new PM Ousmane Sonko, who was released from jail weeks prior to this year's presidential election and drove his party to victory, has criticized France's military presence in the country.

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Slovakia's prime minister underwent another operation. He remains in serious condition

β€” May 17th 2024 at 16:03
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and has undergone another operation after being shot multiple times earlier this week in the town of Handlova.

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In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing 'Megalopolis' and why he has no regrets

β€” May 17th 2024 at 16:01
Francis Ford Coppola spent $120 million of his own money to make 'Megalopolis,' selling part of his winery business to help finance the passion project he has been pondering for years.

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Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina

β€” May 17th 2024 at 14:58
Subway commuters in Argentina's capital have been hit by a 360% increase in fares, a dramatic price hike in President Javier Milei's budget austerity campaign.

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Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, the airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy

β€” May 17th 2024 at 14:57
Family, friends and hundreds of members of the Air Force paid their final respects to Roger Fortson at a suburban Atlanta megachurch, after he was shot and killed in Florida by a sheriff's deputy.

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Gunmen open fire and kill 4 people, including 3 foreigners, in Afghanistan's central Bamyan province

β€” May 17th 2024 at 14:54
A Taliban spokesman said that at least 4 people were killed, including three foreign nationals, after gunmen opened fire in Afghanistan's Bamyan province; four suspects have been arrested.

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Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza killed at Oct. 7 music festival

β€” May 17th 2024 at 14:13
The bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas on Oct. 7 have been found by the Israeli military's troops in Gaza; the victims included Amit Buskila, Shani Louk and Itzhak Gelerenter.

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Summer is tick season, but these tips can help you avoid the bloodsucking bugs

β€” May 17th 2024 at 13:44
Ticks become most active in the summer months. Researcher Santiago SΓ‘nchez-Vicente offers tips on how to protect yourself from the bloodsuckers this tick season.

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What to know about South Africa's election that could see ruling party of 30 years deposed

β€” May 17th 2024 at 11:27
South Africa’s African National Congress party has been in power since the end of apartheid 30 years ago, but polls predict the party will receive less than 50% of the national vote.

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Water parasite in England sickens more than 45 people, residents told to boil tap water before drinking

β€” May 17th 2024 at 10:18
In the in the Brixham area of Devon in the U.K., around 16,000 homes and businesses have been affected by a microscopic parasite that was found in their water.

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French security reinforcements ease violent unrest in New Caledonia

β€” May 17th 2024 at 09:58
After France imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia, violent incidents slightly declined following the deployment of promised reinforcements, authorities say.

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First brewery opens in Abu Dhabi as parts of UAE loosen alcohol laws

β€” May 17th 2024 at 09:01
Abu Dhabi has overhauled its alcohol laws to allow for micro and craft breweries. The Islamic nation is reconsidering alcohol policies as it increasingly draws tourists.

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Taiwan’s foreign minister calls for global unity against β€˜expansionism’ by China and Russia

β€” May 17th 2024 at 08:32
Taiwan’s outgoing foreign minister has voiced the need for democracies to unite against the expansionist actions of authoritarian states like Russia and China.

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South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 confirmed dead, 19 still missing

β€” May 17th 2024 at 07:51
Authorities say an exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is ending.

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$3B for EPA's lead pipe replacement program sent to states based on unverified data, watchdog says

β€” May 17th 2024 at 06:56
The EPA inspector general criticized the agency's method of allocating funds for states to replace lead pipes, claiming that inaccurate data was used.

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Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea cuts power, burns refinery

β€” May 17th 2024 at 06:53
A Ukrainian drone attack struck caused a loss of power in the city of Sevastopol and destroyed a refinery in southern Russia as Russia forces advance in the Kharkiv region.

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It's official: Tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches, an Indiana judge rules

β€” May 17th 2024 at 06:43
An Indiana judge has ruled that tacos and burritos are "Mexican-style sandwiches," allowing a man to proceed with opening his new restaurant without an amendment.

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Ocean temperatures surge, threatening worst coral bleaching event in history, scientists say

β€” May 17th 2024 at 06:10
Scientists say temperatures that have gone β€œcrazy haywire" hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in history.

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Pakistan hit by suspected militant bombing of girl's school in former Taliban stronghold

β€” May 17th 2024 at 05:49
Police say suspected militants have bombed a girl's school in a former Pakistani Taliban stronghold, destroying the structure. The attack happened on Friday.

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Japan revises nearly 80-year-old law, allowing joint custody for divorced parents by 2026

β€” May 17th 2024 at 05:34
Japan's parliament has passed a revision to the civil code, allowing divorced parents the option of joint child custody, effective by 2026, officials say.

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8 European Union nations advocate for re-evaluation of Syrian refugee policies

β€” May 17th 2024 at 05:23
The governments of eight European Union member states have called for a re-assessment of the situation in Syria to potentially allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees.

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PEN America, facing ongoing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala

β€” May 16th 2024 at 21:13
Literary and human rights organization PEN America gathered for its annual gala, a high-profile event with guests including Seth Meyers and Paul Simon this year.

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Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

β€” May 16th 2024 at 20:04
Officials are 'cautiously optimistic' that a decline in reported sexual assaults among the military academies and active-duty service members suggests leaders are getting a handle on the problem.

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What to know about how much the aid from a US pier project will help Gaza

β€” May 16th 2024 at 19:56
A U.S.-built pier has been installed to bring aid to Gaza, and U.S. military officials hope to deliver about 90 to 150 truckloads of aid each day; it is not yet clear if the new route will work.

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Alaska lawmakers end their session with late bills passing on energy, education

β€” May 16th 2024 at 19:15
Alaska lawmakers ended their session early with last-minute bills addressing issues like correspondence school programs and energy; quarreling over the budget was muted.

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Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers

β€” May 16th 2024 at 19:12
The Justice Department announced multiple arrests in a series of stolen identity theft cases that are reportedly part of a scheme that generates proceeds for North Korea its weapons program.

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Oregon man convicted of sexually abusing 2 children he met online gets 12 1/2 years in prison

β€” May 16th 2024 at 18:31
Oregon man Albert Wayne Johnson has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison, after meeting two 15-year-old girls online and sexually abusing them while driving them through 3 states.

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Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office

β€” May 16th 2024 at 18:02
Lawmakers in Peru have begun another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office; she has already survived 4 attempts at cutting her term short.

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Ex-South African leader's corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election

β€” May 16th 2024 at 17:58
South African prosecutors said that the country's former President Jacob Zuma will go on trial next April for alleged corruption, years after he was formally charged with taking bribes.

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Russia expels British defense attachΓ© in a tit-for-tat move

β€” May 16th 2024 at 17:20
In response to London's decision earlier this month to expel the Russian defense attachΓ© over spying allegations, Russia has given Britain's defense attachΓ© a week to leave the country.

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Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in

β€” May 16th 2024 at 17:09
Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed movie 'Megalopolis' has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a passion project Coppola has been pondering for years.

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Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet

β€” May 16th 2024 at 16:14
In Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino's first cabinet selections, he has pulled an economist and business leaders into his ranks; he promised an administration 'friendly to the private sector.'

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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health

β€” May 16th 2024 at 15:53
Hawaii's Savannah Gankiewicz was crowned Miss USA 2023 during a coronation attended by the state's Gov. Josh Green, after the previous titleholder Noelia Voigt resigned for mental health reasons.

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A look at high-profile political assassinations and attempts this century

β€” May 16th 2024 at 15:51
Slovakia's PM Robert Fico was gravely wounded in an apparent assassination attempt weeks before an election; here's a look at other political assassinations and attempts this century.

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Belarus targets opposition activists with raids and property seizures

β€” May 16th 2024 at 15:34
In the latest crackdown on dissent in Belarus, authorities announced raids and the seizure of property of more than 100 opposition activists who have left the country.

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South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza to shield citizens in Rafah

β€” May 16th 2024 at 15:33
During hearings held by the International Court of Justice over measures to stop Israel's military operation in Rafah, South Africa urged the top U.N. court to order a cease-fire in Gaza.

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Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots

β€” May 16th 2024 at 14:56
Several pro-Kurdish politicians have been sentenced to between nine and 42 years in prison by a Turkish court over deadly riots in 2014 that left dozens dead and hundreds of others injured.

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Tunisian lawyers strike in protest, alleging torture of arrested colleague

β€” May 16th 2024 at 12:58
Lawyers in Tunisia protested recent arrests on Thursday, including two lawyers who were charged with violating a cybercrime statute targeting fake news.

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Ex-Connecticut budget official for Gov. Lamont arrested on federal charges

β€” May 16th 2024 at 12:55
Former Connecticut official Konstantinos β€œKosta" Diamantis, known for his involvement in school construction grants, has been arrested on federal charges.

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9 men accused of causing deadly Mediterranean shipwreck were not even crew, Greek defense team says

β€” May 16th 2024 at 12:45
Nine men are going on trial in Greece for the shipwreck of a fishing boat carrying hundreds of migrants. Their lawyers claim the men were just passengers, not crew members.

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US Navy's USS Ronald Reagan departs Japan home port after nearly a decade

β€” May 16th 2024 at 12:29
The USS Ronald Reagan, an aircraft carrier serving as a symbol of U.S.-Japan defense ties in the Indo-Pacific, has concluded its nearly nine-year deployment.

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Merger of massive black holes from early universe uncovered by Webb telescope, scientists say

β€” May 16th 2024 at 11:32
The Webb Space Telescope has made a new discovery, detecting the earliest known merger of black holes. One of the black holes is 50 million times more massive than the sun.

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Tiny Mexican taco stand becomes first to get Michelin star with simple recipe, unchanged since 1968

β€” May 16th 2024 at 11:31
Tacos El Califa de LeΓ³n in Mexico City became the first ever taco stand to be awarded a Michelin star. The chef attributes his success to a simple recipe and high-quality ingredients.

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Army reservist's brother-in-law describes struggle to get help before Lewiston mass shooting

β€” May 16th 2024 at 10:40
The brother-in-law of the Army reservist responsible for a mass shooting in Maine has voiced the family's struggle to get him help as his mental health deteriorated.

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Keyless car theft is on the rise. This is how to protect yourself.

β€” May 16th 2024 at 08:22
Car thieves have learned to exploit keyless vehicles' more advanced systems to unlock and start them without having the wireless key fob nearby, but there are ways to protect your car.

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Human rights group urges Thai government to halt forced repatriation of political dissidents

β€” May 16th 2024 at 08:08
Human Rights Watch, a human rights group, has called on the Thai government to cease the forced return of political dissidents to their authoritarian home countries.

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Thai pro-cannabis advocates rally as government moves to recriminalize

β€” May 16th 2024 at 07:58
Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rallied at the health ministry in response to the prime minister's stated intention to recriminalize cannabis.

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Georgia's leader vows to veto 'Russia law' aimed at curbing foreign influence, calling it unacceptable

β€” May 16th 2024 at 07:56
President Salome Zourabichvili of Georgia has criticized a recently passed media bill as "unacceptable" and pledged to veto it, despite the ruling party's majority.

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Ukraine military claims to have halted Russia's offensive in key town

β€” May 16th 2024 at 07:16
In northeastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces claim to have halted Russian advancements in the key town of Vovchansk, despite Moscow's recent frontline push.

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Fires expected to die down near Canada's oil sands, but summer fire season approaches

β€” May 16th 2024 at 06:53
The threat of Canada's latest wildfire near the country's oil sands appears to be dying down, with favorable winds expected to push the fire away from the city.

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3 confirmed dead after fire at residential building in Germany, authorities say

β€” May 16th 2024 at 06:52
Authorities say a fire at a residential building in western Germany has left three people dead and two others with life-threatening injuries. The fire started in a kiosk.

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South Korean court denies request from striking doctors to block plan boosting medical school admissions

β€” May 16th 2024 at 06:51
A South Korean court has upheld the government's controversial plan to significantly increase medical school admissions, which has led to a months-long standoff.

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Census data shows Detroit reverses decades of population decline, Southern cities still growing fastest

β€” May 16th 2024 at 06:07
Census estimates show a modest reversal in population decline in Northeast and Midwest cities while 13 of the 15 fastest-growing cities were in the South, eight of them in Texas alone.

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Japan, US to develop missile defense system to counter hypersonic weapons threat

β€” May 16th 2024 at 05:47
Japan and the U.S. have agreed to jointly develop a new missile defense system in response to the rising threat of hypersonic weapons from other countries.

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Putin and Xi reaffirm 'no-limits' partnership as Moscow intensifies offensive in Ukraine

β€” May 16th 2024 at 05:26
Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed the "no-limits" partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a Beijing summit on Thursday, officials said.

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Stolen antique weathervane recovered 40 years later and returned to Vermont

β€” May 15th 2024 at 20:45
The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced that an antique copper weathervane has been found and returned to the state, after being swiped from a railway station 4 decades ago.

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'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

β€” May 15th 2024 at 18:45
'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' the latest 'Mad Max' film which features Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, rolled into the Cannes Film Festival, marking one of the event's most anticipated premieres.

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Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground

β€” May 15th 2024 at 18:13
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told U.N. envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuélla that he saw no common ground for a return to negotiations with Greek Cypriots to mend Cyprus' ethnic division.

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Authorities identify 78-year-old Florida man accused of fatally striking teen with boat

β€” May 15th 2024 at 18:12
Investigators have identified the 78-year-old man suspected of fatally striking a 15-year-old girl off a South Florida beach before leaving the scene.

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Glamour and grit are both on show in a London exhibition of photos from Elton John's collection

β€” May 15th 2024 at 17:25
An exhibition of photos from the collection of Elton John and his husband David Furnish is opening at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum; it includes over 300 photos by 140 photographers.

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From acting to the squared circle, Emmy winner Hauser is ready to rumble for Major League Wrestling

β€” May 15th 2024 at 17:04
Emmy-award winning actor Paul Walter Hauser, who snagged a role in Marvel’s upcoming 'Fantastic Four,' is also making moves within his professional wrestling career.

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Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'

β€” May 15th 2024 at 16:46
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Michael McDonald, who was a member of both The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, will release his memoir 'What a Fool Believes' on May 21.

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Missouri lawmakers vote to renew Medicaid program held hostage by monthslong filibuster

β€” May 15th 2024 at 16:43
The Republican-led Missouri Legislature voted Wednesday to renew a Medicaid program worth over $4 billion that had found itself in limbo for months.

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What is the celebrity 'blockout' over the war in Gaza?

β€” May 15th 2024 at 15:38
Some social media users are putting a block on seeing content from certain celebrities, claiming the celebrities 'haven't spoken up' against Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed in Korean War identified

β€” May 15th 2024 at 15:36
The remains of 17-year-old Army Pfc. Thomas A. Smith β€” who was killed in the Korean War β€” have been identified, and will be buried in his hometown of Grant, Michigan.

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Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb believes he can balance his new coaching job with his national radio show

β€” May 15th 2024 at 15:28
During an introductory news conference, longtime broadcaster Doug Gottlieb discussed his move into the coaching ranks, as he takes over for Sundance Wicks in coaching Green Bay.

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Delaware woman fatally shot after crime spree entails interstate police chase, 2 shootouts

β€” May 15th 2024 at 15:26
A 23-year-old Delaware woman was fatally shot after leading police on a pursuit that triggered two separate shootouts and took them across the Pennsylvania border.

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A small plane crashes in Montana, killing the pilot and a passenger

β€” May 15th 2024 at 15:02
The Federal Aviation Administration reported a Piper PA-18 single-engine airplane crashed in Montana near Tillitt Field Airport, killing both the pilot and passenger.

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Judge quickly denies request to discard $38 million verdict in New Hampshire youth center abuse case

β€” May 15th 2024 at 15:01
Judge Andrew Schulman, who oversaw a NH youth detention center trial, has refused to discard the verdict awarding $38 million in damages to David Meehan, who alleged he was abused at the center.

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Guatemalan court orders release of journalist jailed for nearly 2 years on money laundering charges

β€” May 15th 2024 at 14:39
A Guatemalan court has ordered the release of journalist JosΓ© RubΓ©n Zamora; the 67-year-old has been in jail for almost 2 years for alleged money laundering.

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Sitting still is hard, but experts say the benefits of meditation are worth the struggle

β€” May 15th 2024 at 13:31
Meditation has numerous mental health benefits, like reducing stress and anxiety. Experts say that getting distracted is normal, and recommend starting with short sessions.

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Nevada wildlife mystery solved, suspected wolves were actually coyotes

β€” May 15th 2024 at 13:05
After animals spotted from a helicopter over Nevada were suspected to be wolves, extensive DNA testing of hair, scat and urine samples proved that they were just coyotes.

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CDC data shows decrease in fatal overdoses across the US, but experts remain cautious

β€” May 15th 2024 at 12:31
The CDC has reported a decrease in fatal overdoses in the U.S. last year, marking the second annual decline since the onset of the national drug death epidemic.

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New research estimates when first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed the Earth

β€” May 15th 2024 at 12:26
The first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have lived about 180 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Current Biology.

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WHO approves second vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease dengue as outbreaks intensify

β€” May 15th 2024 at 12:13
The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, manufactured by Takeda, for children aged six to 16 living in regions with high rates.

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Child soldiers used by Islamist group in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch

β€” May 15th 2024 at 12:04
In Mozambique, an Islamist group operating used children in attacks on a town last week. Human Rights Watch reported residents who fled recognized some boys as their missing relatives.

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China's military monitors route taken by Filipino activists sailing toward disputed shoal

β€” May 15th 2024 at 11:52
In the South China Sea, Filipino activists and fishermen sailed to assert the Philippines' sovereignty over a disputed shoal while being closely monitored by China.

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After dozens die in floods, Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall

β€” May 15th 2024 at 11:31
Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds in a bid to prevent further rainfall after flash floods that hit the country's Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 59 people dead.

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Palestinian man who fatally stabbed 2 teens on train sentenced to life in prison by German court

β€” May 15th 2024 at 11:21
A German court has convicted a 34-year-old man of murder and attempted murder for a fatal stabbing on a train in Brokstedt last January, authorities say.

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Highway safety administration warns against sticking aftermarket decals on steering wheels following accident

β€” May 15th 2024 at 11:01
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a warning not to stick decals onto car steering wheels after a driver was severely hurt by one during a crash.

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Cannes Film Festival explained: How juries, standing ovations, and the Palm Dog work

β€” May 15th 2024 at 09:49
The Cannes Film Festival, though world-renowned by movie fans and industry professionals alike, is full of quirks and customs that can be confusing from the outside.

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Naval Academy plebes scale greased 21-foot Herndon Monument in annual freshman year tradition

β€” May 15th 2024 at 09:48
Naval Academy first-years scaled the greased-up, 21-foot-tall Herndon Monument obelisk to graduate from plebes to fourth class midshipmen in an annual academy tradition.

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Hungary to oppose UN resolution commemorating 1995 genocide in Bosnia, minister says

β€” May 15th 2024 at 09:27
Hungary has declared its intention to vote against a United Nations resolution commemorating the 1995 genocide of Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica, officials say.

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A 'border pap' becomes first mixed-breed dog to win Westminster dog show agility competition

β€” May 15th 2024 at 09:10
Nimble the border collie-papillion mix became the mixed-breed dog to win the Westminster Kennel Club dog show's agility prize since it was added a decade ago.

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Pakistan's military conducts successful test-fire of newly developed rocket system, army says

β€” May 15th 2024 at 08:42
Pakistan's military has announced the successful test-firing of the Fatah-II Guided Rocket System, a short-range weapon developed for defense from India.

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Former Gambian interior minister sentenced for crimes against humanity by Swiss court

β€” May 15th 2024 at 08:16
The former interior minister of Gambia has been convicted by Switzerland’s top criminal court for crimes against humanity, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence.

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Sage, a mini poodle, takes first place in Westminster Kennel Club dog show

β€” May 15th 2024 at 08:15
Sage the black miniature poodle won best in show at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show with veteran handler Kaz Hosaka, who now plans to retire.

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France's Macron considers imposing state of emergency in New Caledonia over violent unrest

β€” May 15th 2024 at 08:14
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering imposing a state of emergency in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, in response to a surge in violence.

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Fatal fire at popular Swedish theme park was caused by welding operation, report says

β€” May 15th 2024 at 07:44
A welding operation at a water park under construction in Sweden's Goteborg led to a massive fire in February, resulting in one fatality, according to a report.

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Georgia's capital roils with protesters after parliament passes 'Russian law' against foreign media influence

β€” May 15th 2024 at 07:34
Protesters blocked streets in Georgia's capital after their parliament passed the so-called 'Russian law' that critics say will jeopardize the country's chances of joining the EU.

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Scientists discover large, 'cotton candy-like' planet with unusually low density

β€” May 15th 2024 at 07:11
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet called WASP-193b that's larger than Jupiter but incredibly light and fluffy due to its composition of mostly light gases.

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Early morning fire in Croatia destroys 22 boats at marina

β€” May 15th 2024 at 06:33
A fire at a Croatian marina destroyed 22 boats, but no injuries were reported. Local media said some owners jumped into the sea to escape the flames.

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Brazilian dance craze created by Rio youths officially recognized as 'intangible cultural heritage'

β€” May 15th 2024 at 06:32
Passinho, the vibrant dance style born in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, was officially recognized as an "intangible cultural heritage" by legislators in the state of Rio.

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Chicago teen becomes youngest person to earn doctoral degree from Arizona State

β€” May 15th 2024 at 06:04
Dorothy Jean Tillman II became the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State University at age 17, officials say.

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Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison

β€” May 15th 2024 at 06:02
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom following a heart attack and a monthslong hunger strike.

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Singapore's new prime minister to be sworn in, marking end of Lee dynasty

β€” May 15th 2024 at 05:40
Lawrence Wong, a U.S.-trained economist and former civil servant turned politician, is set to become Singapore's fourth prime minister, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.

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A wildfire has forced out hundreds of residents in Canada's oil sands hub of Fort McMurray

β€” May 14th 2024 at 19:11
Hundreds of residents in the southern end of Fort McMurray, Alberta in Canada were ordered to evacuate due to a wildfire threatening the community.

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Putin signs decree naming new Russian government, including replacement of defense minister

β€” May 14th 2024 at 18:57
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree naming a new government, including the replacement of defense minister Sergei Shoigu with former deputy prime minister Andrei Belousov.

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Vermont Legislature passes one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country

β€” May 14th 2024 at 17:29
The Vermont legislature has passed one of the country's strongest data privacy measures, aimed at regulating companies' usage of online personal data.

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Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home

β€” May 14th 2024 at 17:27
For the first time in 6 months, Argentina's monthly inflation rate lowered to a single-digit rate in April; President Javier Milei’s austerity program is aimed at fixing the country's economy.

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Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment

β€” May 14th 2024 at 16:39
The U.S. government's specialized plane, which has advanced sensors and can allegedly deploy within an hour of a chemical disaster, took 4 days to fly over Ohio after the Norfolk Southern derailment.

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Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fΓͺte of Greta Gerwig

β€” May 14th 2024 at 15:29
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury and the presentation to Meryl Streep of an honorary Palme d'Or.

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8 watches owned by F1 great Michael Schumacher fetch more than $4 million at auction in Geneva

β€” May 14th 2024 at 15:12
8 of Michael Schumacher's watches have sold for nearly $4.4 million at a Switzerland auction; the sale coincided with the 30th anniversary of Schumacher's first Formula One Drivers Championship win.

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At least 3 dead after severe storms roll through Louisiana, Mississippi and other southern states

β€” May 14th 2024 at 15:05
A string of storms across several southern states have killed two people in Louisiana and one person in Mississippi; this comes after one of the most 'active periods for twisters on record.'

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German court convicts prominent far-right politician for using a Nazi slogan, imposes a fine

β€” May 14th 2024 at 14:14
BjΓΆrn HΓΆcke, a well-known figure in the far-right Alternative for Germany party, has been convicted by a German court of knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech.

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Pooches put their best paw forward with the 148th Westminster dog show underway

β€” May 14th 2024 at 13:16
Dogs and their owners have begun competing in the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. So far, four breeds have advanced to the final round, with three more still to be determined.

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Nobel literature winner Alice Munro, revered as short story master, dies at 92

β€” May 14th 2024 at 12:56
Nobel laureate Alice Munro has died. The Canadian literary giant who became one of the world’s most renowned contemporary authors was 92, officials say.

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Ex-University of Missouri frat member pleads guilty in hazing case that left pledge blind, paralyzed

β€” May 14th 2024 at 12:35
Ryan Delanty, a former University of Missouri fraternity member, has pleaded guilty to supplying liquor to a minor and misdemeanor hazing, officials say.

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Georgian parliament passes 'Russia law' aimed at curbing foreign influence after weeks of mass protests

β€” May 14th 2024 at 12:33
Georgia's parliament approved the controversial so-called "Russia law," which aims to decrease foreign influence in media, after weeks of mass demonstrations against it.

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AI is permeating American culture, but radiologists hesitant to place patients' health in an algorithm's hands

β€” May 14th 2024 at 12:32
Some doctors are hesitant to employ AI programs in their practices, even as the FDA approves more algorithms to assist them in detecting tumors or completing less important tasks.

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2 officers killed, inmate escapes after deadly ambush in France

β€” May 14th 2024 at 12:22
An attack on a prison convoy in northwestern France has left two prison officers dead and three others seriously injured, according to French authorities.

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Family of 4, including children, killed by missile strike in Pakistan

β€” May 14th 2024 at 12:19
In Pakistan, a drone-launched missile hit a house in a former Pakistani Taliban stronghold near the Afghan border on Tuesday, killing at least four villagers.

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First AI talks begin between Chinese and US envoys

β€” May 14th 2024 at 11:20
China and the United States held their first meeting on the topic of artificial intelligence on May 14, 2024, a historic step for governance of emerging AI technology.

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2 men held without bail after allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attack against Jews in England

β€” May 14th 2024 at 11:13
Two men appeared in a London court on Tuesday and were held without bail on charges of planning an ISIS-inspired attack to kill Jews in northwest England.

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New Mexico judge puts hold on rule to extend school year amid intense opposition

β€” May 14th 2024 at 10:16
Opponents of a New Mexico rule requiring school districts to extend the school year to 180 days cite concerns that it would result in budget shortfalls.

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Syrian refugees return home as anti-refugee sentiment intensifies in Lebanon

β€” May 14th 2024 at 10:12
More than 300 Syrians refugees were forced to return back home to an uncertain future in Syria as anti-refugee sentiment surges in northeastern Lebanon.

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Thai activist dies in prison after months of hunger strike for monarchy reform

β€” May 14th 2024 at 09:48
Netiporn Sanesangkhom, a 28-year-old Thai activist, died in prison after a hunger strike protesting the monarchy's role in Thailand, according to officials.

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Top Russian defense official arrested on bribery charges amid Kremlin shake-up

β€” May 14th 2024 at 09:27
Russian authorities have arrested a second senior Defense Ministry official on bribery charges days after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister.

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New Mexico's first step toward reuse of fracking water met with public concern

β€” May 14th 2024 at 09:25
NM's water pollution control commission opened a weeklong series of hearings on legislation surrounding the treatment, reuse and disposal of oil-industry fracking water.

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Floating wind turbine in Maine proves resilient in storm simulation, researchers say

β€” May 14th 2024 at 09:24
Researchers around the world are racing to create large wind turbines and floating platforms as upcoming lease auctions bring offshore wind closer to reality.

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Plaintiffs suing Navy for jet fuel leak into drinking water in Hawaii seek $225K to $1.25M

β€” May 14th 2024 at 09:23
A lawyer representing families who drank water tainted with jet fuel in Hawaii is asking a judge to award plaintiffs a range of about $225,000 to about $1.25 million each in damages.

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European Union endorses sweeping overhaul of migration system

β€” May 14th 2024 at 08:10
European Union nations have officially endorsed a major overhaul of the migration system. EU government ministers approved 10 legislative parts of the new pact.

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3 Native American tribes seeking rights to Colorado River water in $5B settlement

β€” May 14th 2024 at 07:43
A proposed water rights settlement would be the first step in securing Colorado River water for the Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute tribes.

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Putin to visit China this week to meet with Xi, Chinese Foreign Ministry says

β€” May 14th 2024 at 07:41
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China for two days, strengthening the alliance between the two authoritarian powers against the Western order led by the U.S.

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Man who fathered his daughter's 7 children in captivity to be moved to prison from psychiatric detention

β€” May 14th 2024 at 07:28
Austrian judges have ruled that Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned and raped his daughter for 24 years, can be moved from psychiatric detention to a regular prison.

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Man who fathered his daughter's 7 children in captivity to be moved to prison from psychiatric detention

β€” May 14th 2024 at 07:28
Austrian judges have ruled that Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned and raped his daughter for 24 years, can be moved from psychiatric detention to a regular prison.

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52 confirmed dead, 20 missing after flash floods devastate Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

β€” May 14th 2024 at 07:11
Rescuers are searching for bodies, and whenever possible survivors, of flash floods that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island over the weekend, authorities say.

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2 workers dead, 1 missing after Polish coal mine caves in, authorities say

β€” May 14th 2024 at 07:09
Mine authorities in southern Poland say that two miners are dead and one is missing while 12 others were hurt following a cave-in at the Myslowice-Wesola coal mine.

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North Carolina Republican congressional runoff shows Trump's sway in GOP state politics

β€” May 14th 2024 at 07:04
In a Republican runoff for North Carolina's new 13th Congressional District, Kelly Daughtry suspended her campaign after her opponent, Brad Knott, received Trump's endorsement.

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Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms

β€” May 14th 2024 at 06:28
Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in Noumea and other areas, officials said.

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Former army lawyer sentenced to prison after exposing alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan

β€” May 14th 2024 at 06:12
David McBride, a former army lawyer, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for leaking classified information about alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan.

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Hong Kong calls for respect of trade offices after UK staffer charged with espionage

β€” May 14th 2024 at 05:45
Hong Kong has called on foreign governments to respect the city's trade offices abroad after a staff member in its London branch was charged in Britain.

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76M people were displaced within their countries in 2023, migration tracking group says

β€” May 14th 2024 at 05:36
In 2023, conflicts and natural disasters resulted in a record 76 million people being displaced within their own countries, according to a top migration monitoring group.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination to run for third term in general election

β€” May 14th 2024 at 05:25
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Varanasi on Tuesday to formally file his candidacy for the ongoing general election, aiming to secure his seat.

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Notorious people smuggler wanted in Europe arrested in northern Iraq

β€” May 13th 2024 at 21:20
Security officials have announced that Barzan Majeed, one of the most notorious human smugglers in Europe, was arrested in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.

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Nevada Supreme Court rejects teachers union-backed appeal to put A's public funding on '24 ballot

β€” May 13th 2024 at 21:19
A proposed ballot initiative, which would let voters choose whether to repeal public funding approved last year for a new MLB stadium, has been struck down by the Nevada Supreme Court.

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North Macedonia’s new president seeks to sidestep disputes with EU neighbors

β€” May 13th 2024 at 21:04
North Macedonia, a European Union candidate, is seeking to calm disputes with Greece and Bulgaria after the election victory of a conservative-backed president and coalition.

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4 Dominicans are accused of smuggling wildlife and throwing 113 birds overboard to their deaths

β€” May 13th 2024 at 20:15
Four men have been indicted in Puerto Rico and have been charged with smuggling wildlife, after the U.S. Coast Guard spotted them throwing overboard cages holding birds.

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Billionaire Arthur Irving, one of Canada's richest men, dies at age 93

β€” May 13th 2024 at 19:06
Canadian billionaire Arthur L. Irving, who spent much of his life growing the oil business of his father K.C. Irving, has died at age 93 surrounded by his wife and daughter.

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Severe weather, tornadoes destroy nearly 50 homes in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

β€” May 13th 2024 at 19:04
Nearly 50 homes were reportedly destroyed by severe weather, including tornadoes, last week in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Dozens of others were seriously damaged.

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Pakistan, US discuss how to tackle the regional security threat posed by IS group and local Taliban

β€” May 13th 2024 at 18:44
U.S. and Pakistani officials have held talks regarding expanding cooperation in tackling security threats by the Pakistani Taliban and an affiliate of the Islamic State group.

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Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies

β€” May 13th 2024 at 18:12
Argentina's biggest creditor, the International Monetary Fund, agreed to release the next portion of loans due under a bailout program; $792 million will soon be available to the country's government.

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Former WV health official gets year of probation for lying about COVID test invoices

β€” May 13th 2024 at 17:15
Timothy Priddy, a former West Virginia health official, has been sentenced to a year of probation for lying about invoices from a company claiming to have conducted state COVID tests.

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Eurovision banned the EU flag from the song contest. The EU is angry and wants to know why

β€” May 13th 2024 at 17:08
The 27-nation European Union has lambasted organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest for banning the EU flag from the concert hall during the final of the week-long competition.

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Belfast judge says parts of the UK's migrant deportation law shouldn't apply to Northern Ireland

β€” May 13th 2024 at 17:05
A Belfast judge has ruled that the law in the U.K. to deport migrants should not apply in Northern Ireland as parts of it undermine human rights protections.

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Maine Gov. Mills declines to remove embattled sheriff from office

β€” May 13th 2024 at 17:03
Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills declined Monday to remove Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright amid accusations of improper conduct.

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2 injured turtles delight Florida crowd as they re-enter the Atlantic following treatment

β€” May 13th 2024 at 16:40
Two sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after having injuries treated at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida.

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Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift

β€” May 13th 2024 at 16:20
In the same week that fans of Taylor Swift flocked to Paris for the singer's Eras Tour, Lise Davidsen attracted crowds to the Paris OpΓ©ra for her performances in 'Salome.'

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Democratic Indiana state Rep. Rita Fleming retires after primary win

β€” May 13th 2024 at 16:03
Democratic Indiana state Rep. Rita Fleming, who has served the Jeffersonville area since 2018, is retiring β€” and has stated intent to vacate her office immediately.

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Reports of army killing of villagers in Burma supported by photos and harrowing tale of a survivor

β€” May 13th 2024 at 15:43
Soldiers of Burma’s military government have reportedly carried out a massacre of over 30 civilians in central Burma; the country has been mired in violence since the military seized power in 2021.

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Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members' futures remain uncertain

β€” May 13th 2024 at 15:13
Five of the members of Palestinian group Sol Band were working in Gaza last year on their next album, and it seems 'surreal' to them that weeks ago they were sheltering from Israeli shelling.

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Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

β€” May 13th 2024 at 14:57
Ahead of the premiere of his film at the Cannes Film Festival, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof said he has fled to Europe; he was recently sentenced to 8 years in prison.

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Alaska man fatally shot by police after pointing gun at them

β€” May 13th 2024 at 14:55
Police responding to a disturbance call at an Anchorage, Alaska, apartment complex early Monday fatally shot a man after he pointed a gun at them.

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Vast coin collection of Danish magnate is going on sale a century after his death

β€” May 13th 2024 at 14:23
The 20,000-piece coin collection of Danish butter magnate Lars Emil Bruun is set to go on sale 100 years after his death, and it could fetch up to $72 million.

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Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores

β€” May 13th 2024 at 14:20
Many survivors are still searching for their loved ones after unusually heavy rains led to devastating floods in parts of Afghanistan; hundreds of people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed.

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More bodies recovered after Indonesia flash floods bring death toll to 44

β€” May 13th 2024 at 13:11
In Indonesia, heavy rains and a landslide caused a river to overflow its banks, resulting in flash floods that have killed at least 44 people with 15 still missing.

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Turkey and Greece leaders to meet, put friendship initiative to the test amid Gaza and Ukraine wars

β€” May 13th 2024 at 13:05
Turkey and Greece have a long history of conflict, but the leaders of both countries met on May 13, 2024, five months after embarking on a new initiative designed to mend relations.

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UK mother of 3 shares secrets to record-breaking success in running

β€” May 13th 2024 at 12:54
Helen Ryvar, a single mother and proprietor of a cleaning business in the U.K., has set a world record for the most consecutive half-marathons completed.

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This is how Buddhists across the world celebrate the Buddha's birthday

β€” May 13th 2024 at 12:40
Different countries have different ways of observing the holiday of the Buddha's birthday. Buddhists use the time to retell the story of the Buddha's life and reflect on his teachings.

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Sickle cell patient offers hope to Ugandan community where disease is prevalent

β€” May 13th 2024 at 12:33
A Ugandan woman who has directly confronted the challenges of living with sickle cell disease has converted her personal journey into advocacy, she says.

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Ukrainian first lady, foreign minister visit pro-Russia Serbian president

β€” May 13th 2024 at 12:00
Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska accompanied Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on a trip to Serbia where she met with Serbian first lady Tamara Vucic.

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3 confirmed dead, others trapped after billboard collapses during heavy rains in India's Mumbai

β€” May 13th 2024 at 11:58
A billboard collapse in Mumbai's suburb of Ghatkopar resulted in three fatalities and 59 injuries during thunderstorms and heavy rain, according to officials.

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Local governments struggle to effectively utilize opioid settlements totaling more than $50B

β€” May 13th 2024 at 11:44
Many U.S. cities with populations over 10,000 are getting portions of money from opioid settlements, but some local officials are unsure how to utilize the funds.

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In Sudan, 72 villages burned last month as fire 'used indiscriminately as weapon of war,' study says

β€” May 13th 2024 at 11:15
In Sudan's civil war, fire is being used to burn villages and displace civilians with more frequency than before. April 2024 saw more fires than any other month of the war.

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4 arrested after police raid drug lab on Indonesia's Bali resort island

β€” May 13th 2024 at 11:10
Indonesian police say they have raided a major drug lab hidden in a villa on the resort island of Bali. Police arrested four people allegedly linked to the lab.

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Kazakhstani ex-government official sentenced for wife's torture and murder in Central Asia

β€” May 13th 2024 at 10:29
Kazakhstan’s Supreme Court has convicted a former government official of torturing and brutally murdering his wife and sentenced him to prison, officials say.

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New York museum curator detained in Turkey for alleged spider smuggling claims to have government permits

β€” May 13th 2024 at 10:11
A curator at the American Museum of Natural History was detained at Istanbul Airport while allegedly attempting to smuggle spider and scorpion samples.

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Must-know house accessibility tips for older, independent adults

β€” May 13th 2024 at 10:03
Experts stress the importance of modifying houses for safety to allow adults to stay in their homes for longer as residents get older and mobility becomes restricted.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle experience Nigerian dancing, fashion while visiting charities

β€” May 13th 2024 at 09:32
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry viewed traditional Nigerian dances and were gifted traditional garments while visiting Lagos, where they attended fundraisers and charity events.

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Only a few hundred remain in Vovchansk as Russian advance intensifies in northeast Ukraine

β€” May 13th 2024 at 09:27
Ukrainian officials say only a few hundred residents remain in the embattled northeast town of Vovchansk amid pitched battles after a renewed Russian assault.

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21-year-old whose speech was impaired by tumor has voice replicated through AI smartphone app

β€” May 13th 2024 at 09:04
Lexi Bogan lost her voice after doctors removed a tumor near her brain. In April, she regained her voice through an AI-generated clone trained on a snippet of her teenage voice.

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Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupts, authorities prepare to evacuate thousands

β€” May 13th 2024 at 09:03
Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupted for five minutes. Authorities have prepared evacuation tents nearby but have not yet ordered an evacuation.

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Vatican Museums staff launch legal bid to demand better treatment, challenging Pope Francis' administration

β€” May 13th 2024 at 08:14
Employees of the Vatican Museums have filed a class-action complaint demanding improved benefits and working conditions, challenging Pope Francis' administration.

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Rescue efforts for workers trapped in South Africa building collapse continues, 1 more survivor found

β€” May 13th 2024 at 07:54
Rescue crews in South Africa are still working to recover workers who were trapped underneath rubble when an apartment building collapsed. One worker was found alive after six days.

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US special ops teams must cut 5,000 troops over next 5 years amid push to recruit technical experts

β€” May 13th 2024 at 07:37
U.S. special operations commanders must balance a mandated cut of their overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years with the need to hire more technical experts.

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Fingerhakeln frenzy: Bavarian men grapple for victory in Germany's finger wrestling championship

β€” May 13th 2024 at 07:15
More than 150 Bavarian men gathered in Bernbeuren, Germany, for the national championship of "Fingerhakeln," a unique form of finger wrestling, officials said.

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Georgians protest proposed law restricting 'foreign influence' in media as parliament approves final vote

β€” May 13th 2024 at 07:13
Critics of a proposed media governance law in Georgia launched mass protests as Georgia's parliament prepared for a final vote on the proposal.

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Fire destroys shopping complex housing 1,400 outlets in Poland's capital

β€” May 13th 2024 at 06:46
A fire engulfed a large shopping complex in Warsaw, Poland, on Sunday. While no injuries were reported, the fire destroyed more than 80% of the complex.

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Germany introduces payment cards for asylum seekers to prevent transferring money outside country

β€” May 13th 2024 at 06:23
Critics of Germany's new rule that gives asylum seekers part of their government payments on a plastic card instead of in cash say it's designed "to bully refugees."

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German court upholds intelligence agency's labeling of far-right party as suspected extremist case

β€” May 13th 2024 at 06:13
A court has ruled that Germany’s domestic intelligence agency was justified in putting the Alternative for Germany party under observation for suspected extremism.

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3 men charged in UK for allegedly collaborating with Hong Kong intelligence service

β€” May 13th 2024 at 05:59
Three men in the U.K. have been charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service, following their arrest earlier this month by counterterrorism police.

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US military forces to establish 9 sites on Philippine bases to counter China threats

β€” May 13th 2024 at 05:56
The U.S. military has plans to establish their presence in nine sites on Philippine bases under a 2014 defense pact, aimed at countering Chinese threats.

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11 confirmed dead, including students, in Indonesia bus crash after reported brake failure

β€” May 13th 2024 at 05:56
At least 11 people were killed on Sunday in Indonesia after a bus slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes reportedly malfunctioned, officials said.

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Court rules Pennsylvania borough ordinance cracking down on lawn signs is unconstitutional

β€” May 10th 2024 at 20:59
A federal appeals court has ruled against a Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, ordinance aimed at cutting down on the abundance of political lawn signs.

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Kansas bill cracking down on foreign land ownership vetoed by Democratic governor

β€” May 10th 2024 at 19:13
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill limiting foreign land ownership, in a move Republicans castigated as apathetic toward national security threats.

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Seattle man arrested in connection with 9-month-old son's fatal shooting

β€” May 10th 2024 at 19:02
A 35-year-old Seattle man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of his nine-month-old son, and is being held on $5 million bail.

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2 ISIS militants suspected in 2014 massacre of Iraqi soldiers turned over to Baghdad

β€” May 10th 2024 at 19:00
U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces have turned over to Baghdad two Islamic State militants suspected in the 2014 mass killings of Iraqi soldiers.

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Budget leaders reach deal with Youngkin on Virginia spending plan

β€” May 10th 2024 at 18:58
Virginia budget negotiators have reportedly reached a compromise with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on the Old Dominion's next two-year spending plan.

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Trucker fell asleep at wheel in leadup to wreck that killed 3 PA workers, authorities say

β€” May 10th 2024 at 18:34
A truck driver who struck a construction vehicle on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania and killed three workers was reportedly asleep at the wheel when the incident happened.

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7 dead after bus falls into river in St. Petersburg, Russia

β€” May 10th 2024 at 18:32
A bus veered off a bridge Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia, plunging into the Moika River and leaving seven people dead, according to officials.

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Civil War General Sherman's sword among relics headed to Ohio auction next week

β€” May 10th 2024 at 18:30
A sword once wielded by legendary Union Gen. William T. Sherman is among numerous historic relics headed for the auction block next week in Ohio's capital.

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