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China's UN Envoy Fu Cong says maintaining a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are urgent priorities ahead of Trump-Xi talks, warning the issue will be high on the agenda if it remains closed during a meeting.
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Oil and gas prices surged during the Iran war, but experts say the country's strategic oil reserves were largely untouched, contradicting the expected economic impact. The unusual storage of oil has left economists puzzled.
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A trainee driver lost control of a bus while driving near Paris, causing it to plunge into the River Seine in a dramatic crash that prompted a massive rescue response. The incident has left several people injured and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
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President Donald Trump teased the US taking over Cuba 'almost immediately' during a speech in Florida, marking a significant shift in his stance on the island nation.
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The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, amid a feud sparked by Trump's comments on Merkel.
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A female inmate in Washington state has filed a lawsuit against corrections officials after allegedly being brutalized by a male-born prisoner housed in a women's prison under the state's gender-identity housing policy. The incident occurred at the Washington State Penitentiary.
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Anti-Israel protesters in New York held a rally at Columbia University, chanting in support of Hamas and demanding significant changes from NYC Mayor Eric Adams' administration regarding the Palestinian cause.
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President Donald Trump notified Congress that a ceasefire with Iran has ended hostilities, resetting the clock on congressional war powers limits; however, legal experts question the legality of his actions as he aims to bypass Congressional oversight.
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Joe Rogan has criticized the Trump Justice Department's indictment of former FBI director James Comey, calling it 'nuts'.
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A federal appeals court has blocked an FDA rule allowing women to obtain abortion drugs by mail, temporarily reinstating a nationwide requirement for in-person access to the procedure.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom erupted at Joe Rogan after the comedian posted a clip of himself referring to Newsom as 'f***ing con man'.
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Meryl Streep reminisced about her iconic romance in 'Out of Africa', praising Robert Redford as 'divine', saying a particularly memorable scene felt especially good decades later.
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A new biopic about Michael Jackson revisits his life but leaves out certain aspects, raising questions about who decides his legacy and what parts of his story are left untold. The film is backed by his estate, sparking concerns about the control and narrative surrounding his posthumous image.
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ADT has confirmed a new data breach in which a known cybercrime group is demanding payment in exchange for not releasing stolen customer information. The company has not specified how many customers were affected by the breach.
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has unveiled a plan to shut down the White House and prevent the Trump administration from functioning. The plan was revealed during an interview on Thursday.
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A Democratic congressional candidate is facing criticism for claiming that 'White nationalists' are joining immigration enforcement to 'hunt down people', targeting Border Patrol agents as racists. The allegation has sparked widespread outrage and concerns about the candidate's comments.
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The body of Republican Oklahoma state Senate candidate Barry Christian was found inside a truck parked in a rural area days after his disappearance earlier this week.
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Jennie Garth shared that she experienced a 'scary' financial transition after her fame from the hit Fox drama 'Beverly Hills, 90210'.
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A 68-year-old Florida man who posed as Santa Claus is behind bars after being caught in an undercover sting targeting child sex predators, according to sheriff's officials. He was one of 19 suspects arrested in connection with the operation.
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Labor Day is celebrated in the US to honor the contributions of proud workers who built the country. The holiday should be distinct from May Day, which some view as a communist celebration.
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A Texas man who maintained his innocence in a fatal robbery nearly two decades ago was executed by lethal injection on Tuesday. His claim of innocence was undermined just hours before his execution when a cousin confessed to the crime in a last-minute statement.
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Miranda Lambert shared straight-shooting advice with rising country star Lauren Alaina in a surprise bathroom encounter that left a lasting impact on the singer's music industry perspective. The unexpected meeting reportedly gave Alaina a reality check about navigating the cutthroat world of country music.
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Seattle Storm player Lexie Brown discusses a 'culture shift' in the WNBA since Caitlin Clark's arrival, reflecting on changes to the league's image and atmosphere.
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Authorities have revealed a large amount of information about alleged assassin Cole Allen in recent days, but despite similar attention, little is known about co-conspirator Thomas Crooks.
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