Biden hasn't picked an ambassador to Israel. What does that say of U.S.-Israeli relations?

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Rep. Lauren Boebert produced a space blanket and covered her lap with it during Biden's address to Congress

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Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India

Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.

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To Promote His Infrastructure Plan, Biden Revisits ‘Amtrak Joe’ Days

Mr. Biden’s visit to a Philadelphia Amtrak station is a message that his agenda includes plenty of money for traditional projects like railroads, bridges and tunnels.

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Eli Broad, Who Helped Reshape Los Angeles, Dies at 87

The businessman, who made a fortune in home-building and insurance, spent lavishly to try to make the city a cultural capital.

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Family of Kansas teen killed by police blasts investigation as 'victim blaming'

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90 people found in home as cops investigate kidnapping report, Texas police say

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Biden ATF nominee made questionable statements about suppressors, automatic weapons

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Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country

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SpaceX making 1st US crew splashdown in dark since Apollo 8

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Miami senator tried to bar schools from banning vaccinated teachers. That failed.

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New Jersey teacher curses at Black students, calls George Floyd ‘criminal’

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US recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum

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India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country

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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.

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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?

As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.

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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.

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How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy

A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.

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Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather

Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.

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India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer

India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?

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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara

France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.

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Biden Bans Travel from India

As they discussed the decision this week, top health officials warned the White House about uncertainty over how vaccines might respond to a homegrown virus variant in India.

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Fire Strikes Covid Hospital Ward in India.

The news compounded the sense of despair overwhelming the nation of 1.4 billion, now suffering the worst pandemic wave anywhere.

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Biden to sell child care and free university in speech to Congress

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Justice Department indicts 3 on hate crime charges in death of Ahmaud Arbery

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Facing $11B tax bill, Samsung heirs donate massive art trove

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Florida Voting Rights: Republican Bill Adds New Limits

The bill, which Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign, is the latest Republican effort to restrict voting after the 2020 election. It will make Florida the first major swing state won by Donald Trump to pass such a law.

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Federal investigators search Giuliani's home and office, and experts say it means he's in real trouble

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Kamala Harris says America isn’t racist but racism exists after Tim Scott’s comments

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Giuliani flakes on 'live statement' he announced 23 minutes earlier

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2 children killed, 16 people stabbed at China kindergarten

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Fort Worth Crips gang members trailed rival from club, shot him dead in BMW, DA says

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Heathrow Airport: Home Office must 'get a grip' on border delays

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Biden hasn't picked an ambassador to Israel. What does that say of U.S.-Israeli relations?

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021

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A Biden-Cheney fistbump, a sleepy Ted Cruz and John Roberts clapping: Moments you might have missed during Biden's address to Congress

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'Rudy's an idiot' who 'drinks too much': Michael Cohen relishes Giuliani's legal woes and predicts he'll flip on Trump

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Arizona farmers to bear brunt of cuts from Colorado River

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Trump ally Kris Kobach announces fresh bid in politics after losing Kansas governor and Senate races

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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.

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India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus

A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC.

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The ransomware surge ruining lives

A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.

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'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'

The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.

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Many Dead in Stampede at Israel Religious Celebration

“A terrible disaster” declared Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By some estimates, about 100,000 people were crammed together near midnight to celebrate the feast of Lag b’Omer

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Join Kara Swisher on Twitter Spaces to discuss the privacy spat between Apple and Facebook

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America Is Brutal to Parents. Biden Is Trying to Change That.

We're finally on the cusp of a humane family policy.

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Biden speech – live: President to say US must turn ‘peril into possibility’ in joint address to Congress

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Wet and wild: At least a dozen arrests made at this year’s Boca Bash on the water

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Sainsbury's: Cost of Covid has been high

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Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis

The president’s speech laying out trillions of dollars in new economic proposals plays to voters’ warm feelings toward federal aid in the coronavirus pandemic.

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Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?

Officials from both parties say the census numbers released this week raise questions about the totals, with Democrats contending that the Hispanic population was undercounted.

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Senate Democrats resist Biden’s plan to pay for $1.8 trillion package with new taxes

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Biden speech to Congress: What has he achieved in 100 days?

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Cheney: 'Wishful thinking' by Trump she won't seek 4th term

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Videos show police fatally shooting 22-year-old

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U.S. Postal Service to consolidate 18 facilities, leading to concerns over mail delays

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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara

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Vegas agency links more liver ailments to 'Real Water' brand

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US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran

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Mrs. Dallas vanishes during morning walk ahead of Mrs. Texas America pageant, cops say

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Why there is no designated survivor for Biden’s Congress address like usual

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Eastern Kentucky oil refinery exceeds EPA emissions limit for cancer-causing chemical

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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.

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India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns

The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.

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They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns

The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.

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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.

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3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting

The Justice Department’s announcement of the charges was the latest in a string of moves to make civil rights protections a priority.

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Ron DeSantis Does Disease

Face it, Florida runs the universe.

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Biden plans to ask Congress to pay for $1.8 trillion in new spending

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Breonna Taylor: Inquiry launched into Louisville Police Department

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GOP senators quietly meet with White House on infrastructure, happy with what they hear

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New York City man suspected of attacking 61-year-old Asian man arrested

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UN faces tough task to get Cyprus peace talks restarted

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Letters to the Editor: Republicans are trying to recall Gavin Newsom because they can

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Mischievous postman’s stash of 20 classic Pontiac Trans Ams up for auction

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Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world

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This Fort Worth council candidate convicted of armed robbery is eligible for office

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Joe Biden to issue executive order implementing $15-an-hour minimum wage for federal contractors

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C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans

“Go get the shot,” President Biden declared Tuesday, hailing an easing of federal guidance on outdoor mask wearing as a step toward post-pandemic normalcy.

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Here Is When the C.D.C. Says You Should Wear Masks Outdoors.

Vaccinated people can often skip masks outdoors when they won’t be in crowded situations with strangers, the new guidance says, but unvaccinated people should still wear them in many outdoor settings.

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Andrew Brown: Family of black man shot by US police demand more footage

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NYC mayor criticizes Supreme Court gun case

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US Covid-19 guidance: Fully vaccinated people do not need masks outside

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NC may require some teachers to be fingerprinted, undergo criminal records check

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With car sales slumping, automakers turn to pay-as-you-go options to boost revenue

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James Carville says Democrats 'don't have the votes' to be 'more liberal' than Joe Manchin

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In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience

Strict security and health restrictions will lend a surreal mood to President Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress, with only 200 people attending instead of the usual 1,600.

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‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire for Signing Trump Officials

Kellyanne Conway, Mike Pence and William Barr have book deals. That is raising new challenges for publishers trying to balance ideological lines with a desire to continue representing the political spectrum.

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Prosecutors Are Said to Have Sought Aggressive Approach to Capitol Riot Inquiry

Their proposal was quashed amid concerns that it would violate First Amendment protections, people briefed on the plan said.

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Is There a War Coming Between China and the U.S.?

A new novel about 2034 has unnerving echoes of today’s headlines.

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Biden Underpromises, Overdelivers

President Biden has spent his first 100 days focused on the pandemic and the economy — and not much on Twitter.

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The biggest surprises of Biden's first 100 days in office

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Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed

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Biden administration looks to state foster care and shelters to house growing number of migrant children at border

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US Supreme Court to hear first major case on gun control in more than a decade

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Is Biden too boring for Republicans to beat?

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UAE urges Israel to stop Jerusalem violence in rare rebuke

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Police seek attacker who kicked Chinese American man in head

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Arizona Republicans are once again recounting 2020 ballots in the county that lost Trump Arizona

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EU chief felt 'hurt,' 'alone' at meeting with Turkish leader

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Leaked recording of Iran's top diplomat offers blunt talk

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India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?

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Man stabbed to death protecting teen, her mom in grocery store attack, Illinois cops say

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Spokesman: Israel to deport dozens of African Hebrews

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Woman involved in fatal crash, on probation for 2014 death

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Texas Capitol staffer alleges being drugged by lobbyist

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Man killed by LA police had been shot by officers before

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Indonesian brigadier general killed in 2-week Papua clash

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'Pop' fans: Biden kids, grandkids part of White House scene

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Palestinians celebrate as Israeli barriers come down after Jerusalem clashes

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Five things to know about Apple's iOS update

New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on.

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Biden to Send Coronavirus Vaccine Abroad

President Biden will send up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to countries pleading for help, but some see a medicine dropper for “a four-alarm fire.”

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Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Louisville Police

The force had come under scrutiny after the police killed a Black woman, Breonna Taylor, in a botched raid last year.

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Campaign to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Qualifies for California Ballot

The 1.6 million voters who signed a petition for the Republican-led recall effort have 30 business days to ask to have their names removed if they so choose.

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NYPD experiences 75 percent increase in departures and retirements

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Harris on immigration policy: Have to give migrants 'hope' that 'help is on the way' if they stay in home countries

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One dead, another fights to live after crash on highway in Richland County, cops say

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The Academy Has Spoken. Now It’s Your Turn.

Tell us what you think about this year’s Oscars.

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Large fight breaks out at Miami International Airport. One arrest made

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Some Americans are skipping their second coronavirus vaccine shots

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Biden’s approval rating is 10 points higher than his predecessor’s was after 100 days

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Madison Bumgarner Throws a No-Hitter. Kind Of.

In a game limited to seven innings as part of a doubleheader, the Arizona lefty gets a shutout but won’t be credited with a no-no.

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Australia and New Zealand commemorate war dead on Anzac Day

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Letters: KC readers discuss unjust court packing, Pete Coones and Josh Hawley’s image

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Why daily COVID-19 infections may not be the best pandemic bellwether going forward

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A QAnon believer, who smashed his way into the Capitol, believed he'd stormed the White House, FBI affidavit says

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Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed

The president leads celebrations of the Alabay shepherd dog - a symbol of national cultural pride.

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Is an Activist’s Pricey House News? Facebook Alone Decides.

The New York Post has complained that Facebook is blocking and downplaying its stories. But the platform doesn’t pay any special deference to journalists.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister, in Leaked Tape, Says Revolutionary Guards Set Policies

Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister, described a rivalry with a powerful and widely revered military leader, Qassim Suleimani.

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Florida family accused of selling thousands of bottles of bleach marketed as Covid cure

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On another lonely Anzac Day, solitary memorials stand out

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Why so many epidemics originate in Asia and Africa – and why we can expect more

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Minnesota AG tells "60 Minutes": We didn't have evidence George Floyd's killing was a hate crime

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Chadwick Boseman's death underscores colorectal cancer increase in younger adults and health gaps for African Americans

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Joe Manchin says he's 'not a roadblock' to Biden's agenda but won't be a part of 'blowing up' the Senate

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'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system

Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government.

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2021 Oscar Winners: Complete List

The complete list of winners for the 93rd Academy Awards.

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A gift to Damascus: 150,000 COVID-19 Chinese vaccines

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India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered

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Australia and New Zealand commemorate war dead on Anzac Day

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Yahoo News: Breaking, Live Video & Local

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Jeremy Heywood's widow speaks out over Greensill and defends his 'innovative' civil service reform

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George Floyd mural defaced with n-word ‘lives don’t matter’

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What Do Women Want? For Men to Get Covid Vaccines.

As the Biden administration seeks to get most adults vaccinated by summer, men are holding back.

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'The talk' about surviving encounters with police is a fact of life in America, Black parents say

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Are cryptocurrencies ready to go mainstream?

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Prosecutor: Man knew toddler was in car when he opened fire

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Horry County GOP selects new party leadership, setting stage for coming elections

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Democrats rebuke one of their own over his email on Black death toll in American history

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Man killed when vehicle falls on him at Spring auto shop

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Kentucky’s GOP supermajority is shutting public out, shutting public schools down

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Unarmed Man Shot by Deputy While on 911 Call, Officials Say

Isaiah Brown was on a cordless phone with an emergency dispatcher when he was shot, his lawyer said. His family said he was in intensive care.

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Sheriff Calls For Release of Video in Death of Andrew Brown Jr.

A Black man was fatally wounded while the authorities were executing warrants. Law enforcement officials are under mounting public pressure.

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Protest in Yangon ahead of regional summit on Myanmar crisis

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Prototype of 1st US dollar coins auctioned for $840,000

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Australia and New Zealand commemorate war dead on Anzac Day

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George Floyd mural defaced with n-word ‘lives don’t matter’

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Number 10 fears Dominic Cummings bombshell dossier

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Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'

A hospital treating Covid patients in Baghdad is ablaze, after reports of an oxygen tank explosion.

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‘It’s More Than Just Tragic’: Ma’Khia Bryant and the Burden of Black Girlhood

The fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Columbus, Ohio, highlights the different standards that young Black girls are held to.

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Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak

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Jury finds former Chester County Sheriff Underwood, deputies guilty of conspiracy

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Afghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?

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Pelosi has turned House narrow margin into a 'machine': Gingrich

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Sustainable Seating Company Sabai’s Earth Day Sale Ends on Sunday

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Other ex-officers charged in George Floyd's killing are 'almost 100 percent' going to plead guilty after Derek Chauvin's conviction, experts say

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Flubot: Warning over major Android 'package delivery' scam

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Woman Charged For Assaulting Pet Owner in Brooklyn After Death of Instagram Star Cat

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Jeremy Heywood's widow speaks out over Greensill and defends his 'innovative' civil service reform

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Resilient redwood forest a beacon of hope for California

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Bodies found in desert in 1980 ID’d as woman seeks parents

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Legislature’s voting reform bills are more tweaks than big changes. Are they needed?

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Dad-daughter duo raked in millions selling items stolen from Target and CVS, feds say

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Florida lawmakers reach agreement on $200M school choice expansion

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Neighbor with footage of Ma'Khia Bryant shooting: Officer 'did what he thought was best'

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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms

After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.

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Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'

Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate.

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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness

The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.

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It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?

This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders.

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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

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Vaccines Made at Troubled Baltimore Plant Were Shipped to Canada and Mexico

The Biden administration said it did not know of manufacturing problems at the Emergent factory when it approved shipping millions of doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine. The company says the doses were safe.

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Why the Past Haunts Talks With Iran

For nuclear talks in Vienna to succeed, Iranians and Americans need to be more honest about their past actions.

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How Generals Plot Together, in Myanmar and Thailand

An unholy alliance between the two military governments will delay a return to democracy in both countries.

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Cop who fatally shot teen in Tennessee school bathroom won’t face charges, official says

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Brett Favre: It’s ‘Hard to Believe’ Derek Chauvin Intentionally Killed George Floyd

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100 more people to be charged over Capitol riots, federal prosecutors warn

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Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk agree on bitcoin's green credentials

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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.

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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets

The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.

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Ma'Khia Bryant's Death Keeps Columbus Grappling With Police Shootings

With four killings in the past four months, many residents in Ohio’s capital feel victimized by their Police Department, which has received a litany of misconduct complaints.

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The G.O.P. Is Getting Even Worse

Trumpians are having a venomous panic attack.

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Getting Real About Coal and Climate

A document from the United Mine Workers offers reason to hope.

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High Schoolers: Let’s Hear From You

We’d like to hear student opinions about what’s in the news. Write a letter to the editor in response to a recent article, and yours may be chosen for publication.

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Southern California man charged with hate crime in attack on elderly Asian couple

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Durham woman charged in fatal stabbing of boyfriend

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Of course Josh Hawley was the only no on anti-Asian hate crime bill. That’s his brand

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EU outlines ambitious AI regulations focused on risky uses

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DA announces charges against East Bay deputy in deadly shooting

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A Virginia GOP candidate for governor said Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict 'makes me feel sick'

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Cop who fatally shot teen in Tennessee school bathroom won’t face charges, official says

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Algerian author Said Djabelkhir sentenced to jail for offending Islam

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Fact check: No evidence to back claim that man convicted for Floyd's murder was not Derek Chauvin

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ECB head: Europe "on crutches," still needs robust stimulus

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Biden Will Seek Tax Increase on Rich to Fund Child Care and Education

The American Family Plan, which the president wants to pay for by increasing the capital gains tax and the top marginal income tax rate, currently doesn’t include an effort to expand health coverage.

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Republicans Look to Slash the Size of Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

Working to avoid being cut out of the process, they presented a $568 billion blueprint that is a fraction of the size of President Biden’s proposal.

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Join Kara Swisher on Twitter Spaces to discuss Facebook’s move into audio and its data vulnerabilities

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Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals

Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative".

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Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

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Federal Inspectors Fear More Vaccines Were Exposed to Contamination

Last month, up to 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine had to be discarded at Emergent’s factory in Baltimore. A new report says problems were not fully investigated and other doses may be compromised.

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Philip Roth’s Biographer Is Accused of Sexual Assault

W.W. Norton, citing the allegations that the author, Blake Bailey, faces, said it would stop shipping and promoting his new, best-selling book.

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House Votes to Restrict President's Powers on Travel Bans

The No Ban Act would curb the president’s expansive power to control immigration and bar restrictions on the basis of religion. It faces steep obstacles in the Senate.

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Brooklyn Woman Charged With Hate Crime For Slapping Woman Speaking Mandarin in Manhattan

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Letters to the Editor: Don't forget that Derek Chauvin had 18 complaints before he killed George Floyd

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Cornyn, Abrams spar over race and Georgia’s voting law

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Columbus police fatally shoots Ma'Khia Bryant, 16, quickly releases body-cam footage

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First batch of COVID vaccines lands in opposition-held Syria

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Age-progression photo shows missing App State student five years after disappearance

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UN to provide food to Venezuela children amid crisis

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School district ends boys’ nail polish ban after Texas student says he was suspended

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Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action

Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit.

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Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'

The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.

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What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?

The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population.

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Gerd: Sudan talks tough with Ethiopia over River Nile dam

Sudan seems to have sided with Egypt in its row with Ethiopia over a dam on the River Nile.

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Afghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?

As Biden prepares to extract troops, we ask three Americans with personal connections what they think.

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Justice Dept. Opens Broad Inquiry Into Minneapolis Police

The investigation was a sign that President Biden intends to wield federal law enforcement as a tool to combat police abuses.

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After Chauvin Verdict, Police React With Relief and Some Resentment

Unions and chiefs applauded the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin, but rank-and-file officers were left feeling anxious.

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Biden to Declare Atrocities Against Armenia Were Genocide

The designation for the World War I-era killings would further fray U.S. relations with Turkey, but it is a risk the president appears willing to take to further human rights, officials said.

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House Votes to Restrict Future Travel Bans, Moving to Undo Trump’s Legacy

The No Ban Act would curb the president’s expansive power to control immigration and bar restrictions on the basis of religion. It faces steep obstacles in the Senate.

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Putin’s Tough Talk

Russian troops massed on the border of Ukraine, a dissident gravely ill, new sanctions. What’s it all mean?

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Russia seems to be preparing to invade Ukraine but it's not clear whether Putin will go through with it

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Apple ‘best-before’ dates: Tech giants told to reveal how long before phone models stop working

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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?

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Derek Chauvin Verdict Brings a Rare Rebuke of Police Conduct

A jury deliberated for just over 10 hours before pronouncing Mr. Chauvin guilty on all three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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The Death of George Floyd Reignited a Movement. What Happens Now?

Calls for racial justice touched nearly every aspect of American life on a scale that historians say has not happened since the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

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When Will Derek Chauvin Be Sentenced? Judge Says in 8 Weeks

Mr. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer who has been free on bail since the fall, was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs.

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Amid Biden Climate Push, a Question Looms: Is America’s Word Good?

After four years of “America First,” the president tries this week to reclaim U.S. leadership in the fight against climate change. Can the world trust his promises?

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Fox News' Jeanine Pirro says facts 'clearly' supported Chauvin's conviction

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Steady increase in Russian troops in Crimea on Ukraine border, Pentagon says

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Cornyn, Abrams spar over race and Georgia’s voting law

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Swedish health agency: Those under 65 should receive different vaccine than AstraZeneca's for second dose

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Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93

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Democrats halt GOP effort to censure Rep. Maxine Waters for comments about Derek Chauvin trial

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Cooper, Whitmer lead national call for businesses to ‘speak out’ on voter restrictions

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George W. Bush on Chauvin trial: 'I think a lot of people have already made up their mind what the verdict ought to be'

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Asian American CNN producer zip-tied by Minnesota police and asked if she can speak English, lawyer says

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Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty

Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people.

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Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid

Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport.

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Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead

President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die.

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Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death

In power for 30 years, Idriss Déby's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government.

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Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees

The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war.

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‘We Matter’: Derek Chauvin Verdict Brings Collective Relief

For some Americans, the conviction of the former officer in the death of George Floyd was seen as a step toward racial justice.

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Three Guilty Verdicts for One Crime: Here's Why and What It Means for Sentencing

Neither murder charge required the jury to find that Mr. Chauvin intended to kill George Floyd. Nor did the manslaughter charge.

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Walter Mondale, Ex-Vice President Under Jimmy Carter, Dies

Under Jimmy Carter, he was the first V.P. to serve as a genuine partner of a president. His own run for the top position ended in a crushing defeat.

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Chauvin's Fate Is Now in the Jury's Hands After Closing Arguments

The jury will be sequestered in a hotel during their deliberations over Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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Takeaways From the Closing Arguments of the Derek Chauvin Trial

Prosecutors and the defense made their final pitches to the jury.

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Chauvin Trial Judge Says Maxine Waters Comments Could Lead to Trial Being ‘Overturned’ on Appeal

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Steady increase in Russian troops in Crimea on Ukraine border, says Pentagon

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Watch NASA attempt history with test flight of remote-control Mars helicopter Ingenuity

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Pelosi: Waters Should Not Apologize for Urging Protesters to ‘Get More Confrontational’

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Greens bid for German chancellery as Merkel's bloc squabbles

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India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge

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Mass fossil site may prove tyrannosaurs lived in packs

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Biden news: White House warns Russia of consequences if Navalny dies as John Kerry apologises for Trump

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Search to end for 8 missing crew members from capsized boat in Gulf, Coast Guard says

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Woman arrested after stabbing another woman in Woodland, police say

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Derek Chauvin trial: When will we have a verdict?

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A man was split in two on Okeechobee Road in Miami-Dade. Do you know who he is?

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Pig's head left at former home of defense witness who said Derek Chauvin's restraint of George Floyd was 'justified'

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Last Castro steps down. Unfortunately, too many Cuban exiles didn’t live to see it | Editorial

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Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race

Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections.

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Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech

The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years.

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How a bicycle tripled one woman's income

"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential."

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What’s the Secret of Biden’s Success?

The president’s party is finally comfortable in its own skin.

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There Could Never Be a Female Andrew Yang

No woman with his résumé would have a chance of becoming New York’s mayor.

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Abandoning Afghanistan Is a Historic Mistake

Leaving proves Osama bin Laden right: Eventually, America cuts and runs.

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Sinn Fein leader apologises for the death of Lord Mountbatten following Prince Philip's funeral

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Suspect still at large after mass shooting in Kenosha

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Protests erupt after police killing of San Francisco man

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About a dozen OAN employees have quit in recent months as some staffers don't believe the stories run on air, report says

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Couple: Man has tossed used cups in their yard for 3 years

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George Floyd killing: protests flare as Americans await verdict in Chauvin trial

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Police: 7-year-old girl killed outside McDonald's in Chicago

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China and US pledge climate change commitment

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After child dies, US regulator warns about Peloton treadmill

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Labour drawn into Greensill row as it emerges key Starmer ally works for lobbying firm

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Marjorie Taylor Green distances herself from "Anglo-Saxon political traditions" document

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Pig's head left at former home of Chauvin defense witness

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Maxine Waters Tells Protesters to ‘Stay in the Street,’ Be ‘More Confrontational’ If Chauvin Acquitted

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Protests erupt after police killing of San Francisco man

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Stone Age house painstakingly recreated by archaeologists using bone tools and ancient materials

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Brazil 'needs $10bn to reach zero emissions' says minister

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Suspect still at large after mass shooting in Kenosha

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Covid-19: How India failed to prevent a deadly second wave

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Royal summit to decide future of monarchy to be led by Prince Charles and Prince William

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Police in Minnesota round up journalists covering protest, force them on the ground and take pictures of their faces

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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.

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Red Flag Law Didn't Prevent Indianapolis Shooter.

Red flag laws are supposed to keep guns away from people who should not have them. That did not happen with the gunman who killed eight people in Indianapolis.

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Rage About Europe's Super League Is Muffled by Our Cheers

A breakaway league would remake European soccer to benefit a few rich teams, but would we watch it anyway?

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Exclusive: Ukrainian president warns Russian build-up 'threatens entire democratic order'

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Navalny's doctor: Putin critic 'could die at any moment'

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Pressure mounts for Merkel's bloc to end its power struggle

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European Commission warns Britain that further unilateral action over Northern Ireland Protocol is unacceptable

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UK government accused of allowing Myanmar junta to kick out London ambassador

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Two men are dead, two women are injured after an early morning crash in Miami Beach

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Texas's longest-serving death row has sentence overturned

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Gov. Little signs bill making it harder to bring voter initiatives onto ballots

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Why NASA chose SpaceX to build its lunar lander

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New blast at St. Vincent volcano; cruise ship helps evacuees

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No response as divers knock on capsized ship hull in search of 12 missing people

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Archbishop of Canterbury: Royal Family can't say goodbye in the way they hoped but Britons unite in grief

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Police ask for help identifying Portland, Oregon, rioters

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Russia to expel 10 US diplomats in response to Biden actions

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SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch

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Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis

The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty.

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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.

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India's first 'intimacy coordinator' helps choreograph sex on screen

Aastha Khanna's job is to ensure safety during scenes involving simulated sex, nudity and sexual violence.

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JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful

The author of the bestselling Hillbilly Elegy is being courted by Republicans for a Senate run.

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Sindi van Zyl: The 'people's doctor' who revealed her own struggles

South Africans are mourning Dr Sindi van Zyl who helped thousands through her social media work.

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Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims

Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine.

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Indianapolis Sikhs Mourn FedEx Shooting Victims as Questions About Motive Linger

Four of the eight people killed on Thursday night were from Indiana’s growing Sikh community.

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The gunman’s shotgun was seized last year, raising questions about his weapon.

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Secretary of State Blinken in Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal

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Biden Wavers on Restricting Refugee Entry

The Biden administration will for now maintain a historically low refugee cap. But after a widespread backlash from Democrats, the White House said it would raise refugee admissions in May.

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How to Defeat Myanmar’s Military After the Coup

Elected legislators deposed in the February coup have a plan for building a new federal democratic union. We need help.

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Congressional Democrats blast 'unconscionable' Biden decision capping refugee admittance

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His coworkers were stealing his marijuana, police say. He’s now been charged with murder

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Michel Barnier warns that Frexit remains a risk ahead of presidential elections

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Pakistan briefly blocks social media amid anti-France rally

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Surge in violence rattles Haiti as poverty, fear deepens

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EXPLAINER: What Chicago boy's death says about foot pursuits

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AP Interview: Beijing says US 'too negative' toward China

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California woman says she drowned children to protect them

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Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban

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Judge denies Ghislaine Maxwell's motions to toss sex charges

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'Only Nato membership can bring us security': Q&A with Ukraine's President Zelenskiy

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‘This isn’t welcome.’ White supremacist fliers show up on Central Kentucky lawns.

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Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe

The vaccine has not yet been approved by Europe's medicines agency but orders are piling in.

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20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?

The BBC's Frank Gardner asks the awkward question about a war with an astronomical human cost.

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India's Kumbh festival attracts big crowds amid devastating second Covid wave

'I left everything to God', says one devotee who attended the festival amid a devastating second wave.

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Why IS involvement in Mozambique is exaggerated

The militants claiming of a recent attack got publicity but they may not have actually been behind it.

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Dazzling Skies, U.F.O. Sightings and Real-Life Monsters: The Week in Narrated Articles

Five articles from around The Times, narrated just for you.

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Daunte Wright and What ‘Minnesota Nice’ Sweeps Under the Rug

The beloved stereotype about our state’s cult of politeness would have you believe that there’s no toehold for white supremacy here.

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Join Kara Swisher on Twitter Spaces to discuss harassment and discrimination in tech with Emi Nietfeld, Ifeoma Ozoma and Ellen Pao.

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How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town

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Ambassador: UAE played part in India-Pakistan cease-fire

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As Biden Pulls Out of Afghanistan, How Much Do Americans Care?

For the American public, there was never any great outcry for withdrawing, polling suggests.

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Why a parched Iran may seek peace

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Sarah Sanders raises nearly $5M for Arkansas governor's race

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Red states on U.S. electoral map lagging on vaccinations

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Suspend 'pointless' Covid passport plans before Holyrood election, Lib Dems tell Nicola Sturgeon

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Hundreds pay respects at funeral of slain US Capitol officer

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Prosecutors: Missing college student killed during 1996 rape attempt

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Lawsuit alleges Fort Worth foster care agency failed to prevent abuse, death of toddler

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Navy decommissions ship destroyed by fire

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What's behind the China-Taiwan divide?

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Man stole 41 checks worth more than $700,000 from a lone mailbox in Virginia, feds say

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India's desperate Covid-19 patients turn to black market for drugs

Amid a punishing third wave, people across India are finding drugs, oxygen and beds in short supply.

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How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers

Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers.

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How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town

Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything.

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Why Aboriginal people are still dying in police custody

Australia holds a dismal record on indigenous deaths in custody despite decades of calls for change.

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How the G.O.P. Lost Its Clear Voice on Foreign Policy

After four years of Donald J. Trump’s America-first mantra, Republican views on foreign intervention, long a signature part of the party’s brand, have splintered.

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Derek Chauvin Declines to Testify About George Floyd's Death

The jury is expected to hear closing arguments on Monday and could deliver a verdict in Mr. Chauvin’s trial next week.

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Biden Administration Says Russian Intelligence Obtained Trump Campaign Data

A Treasury Department document shed more light on links between the campaign and Russian spies.

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Andrew Yang Hasn’t Done the Math

Was his economic story too good to check?

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Wisdom Isn’t What You Think It Is

It’s more about listening than talking.

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Why Spy Agencies Say the Future Is Bleak

Climate change, technology, disease and financial crises will pose big challenges for the world, an intelligence report concludes.

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Bloody man running from NC cops was fugitive bank teller missing for 2 years, feds say

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Mexico moves to require biometric data from cellphone users

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Murder hornets could be attracted to your hummingbird feeder, Washington officials say

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70-year-old has been on death row for 45 years. A Texas court just tossed his sentence

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Body found in Mississippi River is missing LSU student Kori Gauthier, officials say

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5-year-old critically injured in crash with Britt Reid leaves hospital after 2 months

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Jordan's powerful tribes on collision course with monarchy over alleged royal plot

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India coronavirus second wave: ‘A Covid tsunami we had never seen before’

India's cases plummeted earlier this year, but are now on the rise again. What happened?

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Senate Passes Anti-Asian-American Hate Crimes Bill

The vote, 92 to 6, could allow for final passage later this week, though an amendment process could be another roadblock.

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Rage Is the Only Language I Have Left

Society has become horribly desensitized to police killings of Black men.

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Our Firearms Problems Just Keep Piling Up

The gun crazies go wild and children die from curious trigger fingers.

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Lessons for America From a Weird Portland

Soaring rhetoric about justice is fine. But what matters more is keeping people safe and picking up the garbage.

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Officer wounded in school wasn't shot by student's gun

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Too early to tell if conservative’s victory in Ecuador is a defeat for populism in Latin America | Opinion

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NATO to match US troop pullout from Afghanistan

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Chauvin trial: Floyd's death should be 'undetermined', defence expert says

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Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over reef dispute

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No. 2 House Republican says GOP would act against Gaetz

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70-year-old has been on death row for 45 years. A Texas court just tossed his sentence

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Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban

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A judge reinstated the pension of a Black police officer fired after stopping a white colleague's chokehold, citing George Floyd

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Myanmar charges doctors over civil disobedience protests

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St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months

Thousands have fled their homes on the Caribbean island of St Vincent as a volcano continues to erupt.

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Takeaways from Day 12 of the Derek Chauvin Trial.

An expert testifying for the defense said Mr. Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd under his knee. He contradicted numerous experts called by prosecutors, including the police chief of Minneapolis.

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7 key takeaways from the Chauvin trial as the prosecution rests its case

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3 takeaways from the first day of Derek Chauvin’s defense in the killing of George Floyd

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Mexico arrests 30 marines over disappearances in Tamaulipas

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Daunte Wright shooting: Police chief resigns over black motorist's death

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Supporters of ousted Myanmar ambassador carry pepper spray to repel any break-in at his residence

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NC woman used 16 fake names to scam government out of $2.2 million, prosecutors say

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Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter air zone

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A grieving daughter dropped her toy. A president gave it back.

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Syrian leader sacks Central Bank chief amid currency crash

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US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit

US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden.

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Iran nuclear deal: Shadow of sabotage hangs over critical talks

An attack on Iran's key nuclear site has just complicated efforts to save the frayed accord.

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Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'

A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased.

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Why $30m didn't protect Nigerian pupils after Chibok

The 2014 student abductions led to a plan backed by the UK but little has come of it seven years on.

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Why 'stay-at-home parent' is a job title

LinkedIn now gives parents a way to reflect a career gap. Can it help the return-to-work challenge?

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The student loan bubble 'is going to burst'

Cancelling student debt was once a fringe idea in the US, but it's become increasingly mainstream.

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Biden to Withdraw Combat Troops From Afghanistan by Sept. 11

After years of arguing against an extended military presence in Afghanistan, President Biden is doing things his way, with the deadline for withdrawal set for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

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With Afghan Decision, Biden Seeks to Focus U.S. on New Challenges

The president’s choice to set a firm date for a full withdrawal reflected a belief that the priorities of 2021 require moving on from policies set in 2001.

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Police Told to Hold Back on Capitol Riot Response, Report Finds

Despite being tipped that “Congress itself is the target” on Jan. 6, Capitol Police were ordered not to use their most powerful crowd-control weapons, according to a scathing new watchdog report.

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Did Spotlighting a Rare Potential Vaccine Side Effect Put More at Risk?

Some public health officials fear that the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may fuel vaccine hesitancy and expose more Americans to a bigger danger: the coronavirus.

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We Need a High Wall With a Big Gate on the Southern Border

Immigration is America’s lifeblood, so we can’t risk losing it.

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The F.D.A.’s Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Call Is No Catastrophe

There might have been better ways to handle the situation, but officials did what they had to do.

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Amazon’s Big Win Over the Little Guy

Corporate America keeps squeezing the humanity out of the workplace.

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'Skilled predator' FBI boss harassed 8 women, watchdog finds

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Pakistan police arrest radical Islamist party head in Lahore

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Biden is reportedly vetting Cindy McCain for an ambassadorship in Rome

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Vatican same-sex ruling dismays some Catholics

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Sputnik vaccine helping Russia regain LatAm foothold

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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus

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Biden set to nominate Christine Wormuth as 1st female Army secretary

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Mistaking Asian woman as white, Asian man attacks her over hate crimes, CA cops say

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Fox stands behind Tucker Carlson after ADL urges his firing

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Florida COVID update for Monday: Fewest cases in months, percent positivity increases

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Tensions rise in water battle along Oregon-California line

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Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn

The Middle East foes are engaged in brinkmanship on several fronts.

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Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began

Hundreds have been killed since February. Now, their families are telling their stories.

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Somaliland and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other

Taiwan and Somaliland are basically fully functioning territories but neither is recognised internationally.

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The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic

Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds.

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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus

As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.

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The anti-vax movement targeting German children

An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children.

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Here Are The Takeaways from Day 11 of the Derek Chauvin Trial.

George Floyd’s brother testified tearfully about their childhood. The trial continued with the backdrop of a fatal police shooting that kicked off protests in a Minneapolis suburb on Sunday.

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Britain Rejoices and Asks: Are Lockdowns Finally Finished?

Experience with the pandemic has taught Britons to be wary of setbacks, but as some pubs and stores reopened and the coronavirus abated, it was hard not to hope.

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The Biden Boom Is Already Wild

When lots of money is sloshing around, culture changes.

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Liberals for Ron DeSantis*

*Unwittingly, as usual.

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America Needs to Empower Workers Again

Unions aren’t obsolete, and we need to get them back.

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Trump Abandoned the Climate. This Is Biden’s Moment.

The new president has promised to take the lead on climate. His plan does not disappoint.

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Egypt prosecutors find gross negligence behind train crash

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Trump reportedly targets 'stone cold loser' McConnell in off-the-rails RNC speech

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Deputy loses eye after shootout outside Salt Lake jail

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Prosecutors seek 5-year term for ex-leader of neo-Nazi group

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Why Prince Philip’s great-grandchildren shouldn't attend the Royal funeral

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Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims

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New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's

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Top official admits Chinese vaccines have low effectiveness

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St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'

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EU and COVID-19: When a vaccine only adds to the trouble

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Thailand hits new daily record with nearly 1,000 virus cases

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Palace reveals Prince Philip redesigned Balmoral Castle's notorious heating system

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Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space

The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago.

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Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis

A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum.

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Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists

Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires.

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Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'

Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives.

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The Iran Nuclear Talks, Explained

Talks in Vienna to try to bring both the United States and Iran back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal were never going to be easy. They might have just gotten even harder.

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Online Schools Are Here to Stay, Even After the Pandemic

Some families have come to prefer stand-alone virtual schools and districts are rushing to accommodate them — though questions about remote learning persist.

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A Clash of Wills Keeps a Leonardo Masterpiece Hidden

The Louvre inspected the “Salvator Mundi” and certified it as the work of Leonardo da Vinci. But it kept those findings secret after a squabble with the painting’s owners.

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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan Is the First Asian-Born Winner of the Masters

Matsuyama led the final round from start to finish at Augusta National, becoming the first Asian-born man to win the Masters.

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Tucker Carlson and White Replacement

This racist theory is rooted in white supremacist panic.

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You Can Hear the Whistle Blow a Hundred Miles

Just the possibility of riding trains again has me humming folk songs.

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You’ve Heard About Gerrymandering. What Happens When It Involves Prisons?

Counting people where they’re imprisoned takes political power away from cities and transfers it to rural areas.

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Biden on Prince Philip: 'I admired the devil out of him'

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Is high-speed rail the future of U.S. transportation?

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Inside secret first camp for Myanmar refugees established in India

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5 killed in election violence in India's West Bengal state

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GOP ousts Kansas Senate leader charged with DUI from post

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DeSantis-backed ‘anti-riot’ bill heads to Senate floor after heated, lengthy debate

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Prosecutors: Boy shot by police was with man who fired gun

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Medical examiner testifies George Floyd’s death was caused by the neck restraint from police

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Amazon warehouse workers vote to reject forming union in Alabama

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NRA trial opens window on secretive leader's life and work

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Broward sheriff takes action as road rage shooting happens a block away, deputies say

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Musk statement on Tesla production raises questions

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Myanmar junta attacks again as spokesman defends crackdown

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Indonesia quake kills 8 in Java, jolts Bali; no tsunami risk

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Note in missing couple’s car leads rescuers to ‘extreme’ site in Death Valley, cops say

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Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals details of ancient city

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Saudi Arabia says it executes 3 soldiers for 'high treason'

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Iran enforces 10-day lockdown amid fourth wave of pandemic

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GOP politicians attack democracy, whose principles can be found in Hebrew Scriptures

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Buttigieg says safety is key to get cruise ship industry operating again

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Scenes From the First Rounds of the Masters

Our staff photographer Doug Mills brings us an inside look at Augusta National.

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They Overcame Mutual Loathing, and Saved a Town

Environmentalists and loggers thought they had nothing in common, until they started talking.

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Can the Meritocracy Find God?

The secularization of America probably won’t reverse unless the intelligentsia gets religion.

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Matt Gaetz Tells Supporters He Is a Victim of Leaks and Lies

The congressman defended himself in his first major public appearance since a Justice Department inquiry came to light last week.

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George Floyd's breathing was so restricted that it was almost as if his lung had been removed, expert says

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California has America's best COVID numbers. Michigan has the worst. Which way is the U.S. heading?

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Nikolai Glushkov: Putin critic's murder made to look like suicide, inquest finds

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Inmate charged in Iowa prison deaths had threatened before

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US: California militia members tried to thwart killing probe

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US expresses concern as Russia 'sends ballistic missiles' to Ukraine border

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Cuban migrants arrive on shore in the Florida Keys

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Covid-19: Why have deaths soared in Brazil?

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Myanmar junta attacks again as spokesman defends crackdown

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GOP ousts Kansas Senate leader charged with DUI from post

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Myanmar citizens flee to India to escape violence

India is the closest refuge for Myanmar nationals fleeing violence following February's military coup.

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South African artists struggle with Covid theatre closures

The permanent closure of a top venue symbolises the struggle many performers are facing.

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From 'Porky' to goalie: Peru's presidential candidates

Eighteen presidential candidates are trying to convince Peruvians tired of politics to vote for them.

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In Chauvin Trial, Medical Examiner Says Police Were Main Cause of Floyd's Death

Dr. Andrew Baker, who performed the official autopsy of George Floyd, said that fentanyl and heart disease had contributed to his death, but that the officers’ actions were the main cause.

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Join Kara Swisher on Twitter Spaces to discuss Amazon, Tim Cook, privacy and more

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Iran frees South Korean ship it held amid dispute over funds

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