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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security cooperation between the Taliban and Russia has sparked debate over its potential impact on Afghanistan, with details of the agreement remaining classified.
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Chicago high school eliminates Arabic language program amid criticism that it's vital for its diverse student body and will leave students without a cultural connection to their heritage.
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The Department of Justice has uncovered a cache of documents from former special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Donald Trump in a previously forgotten room. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed this discovery during a recent update on ongoing investigations.
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President Donald Trump has named housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite controversy surrounding his role in Trump's retribution campaign.
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Brendan Sorsby is suing the NCAA over a gambling scandal involving his team, but it's unclear who has more to blame - Sorsby for betting on his own team or the NCAA for its handling of the situation. A retired judge will decide Sorsby's fate this week in Lubbock District Court.
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Kelsey Grammer calls Spencer Pratt the 'only real option' for Los Angeles mayor in upcoming election.
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Republicans are chasing historic breakthroughs in multiple state primary elections as voters cast their ballots in crucial contests that could shape the direction of the 2024 presidential election season.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face intense scrutiny from lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week as Congress moves to curtail President Donald Trump's war powers over Iran. Republicans are joining forces to limit the president's ability to launch military strikes without congressional approval.
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Wisconsin Democratic candidate is touting an endorsement from a union that opposes stricter regulations on commercial truckers who may be undocumented immigrants.
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A congressional candidate endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani deleted social media posts calling for seizing private property and abolishing police, borders, and prisons. The deletion of these posts comes after they sparked controversy among voters.
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Greece has reopened asylum cases for Syrians and Afghans, seeking their return to their home countries after living in Greece since 2014 and building new lives there.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has launched a counteroffensive against President Donald Trump, aiming to rally Middle Eastern nations into an anti-American alliance. This move comes as Gulf backchannels seep into Tehran, analysts warn.
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A cargo truck carrying Afghan returnees from Pakistan flipped over on a major highway in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 18 people, including women and children.
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The US-Israeli war on Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are fueling divisions among Muslims in the Philippines as economies suffer from oil shortages.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed revealed he smashed a vodka bottle in a liquor store after criticism about his beard during a podcast appearance. The incident occurred several years ago and has now been recounted by the candidate.
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This Memorial Day, scammers are targeting veterans by searching for their military records and cross-referencing them to steal sensitive information. To fight back, it's essential for veterans to be vigilant about their personal data and take steps to protect themselves from identity theft and financial scams.
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Pope Leo XIV has called for the disarming of artificial intelligence to prevent domination, exclusion, and death, warning that new forms of slavery are tied to its rise. The Catholic Church leader cautioned against a race for dominance in AI technology.
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The Trump administration's policy is shutting out key US infectious disease researchers from direct communication with the World Health Organization during virus outbreaks, sources say.
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Author and scholar Gad Saad warns that 'suicidal empathy' is pushing the West towards collapse, citing factors such as reactions to Hamas attacks and gender ideology.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back against criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration reform, saying the policy must be 'America First' under Trump. The US visa and immigration reforms have sparked concerns from Indian officials and media over potential restrictions on certain nationalities.
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President Donald Trump's proposed Iran peace deal faces criticism from both Republicans and Democrats over its perceived shortcomings, sparking debate on whether it meets his original war aims. The deal's specifics remain unclear as Trump's administration navigates public reaction to the potential agreement.
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Democrats are using high gas prices as a justification for their support of expensive energy, nearly four years after President Biden's green agenda drove gasoline costs past $5 per gallon. This sudden change of heart appears to be ironic, given the Democrats' previous enthusiasm for lower energy costs.
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India's cattle market in West Bengal is emptying ahead of Eid al-Adha due to fear of potential violence by Muslim groups against non-Muslim traders. The Dhulagarh cattle market on the outskirts of Kolkata is deserted as a result.
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Pope Leo XIV is urging the development of AI to prioritize public benefit over profit and calling for robust regulation to ensure the technology serves the common good.
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