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Powerful general in Iran publicly seen as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeral

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The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

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A push to identify bodies as deaths multiply in Venezuela after twin earthquakes

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Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller loses his no-hit bid in the 7th inning against the Angels

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Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

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Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

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California farmer and food marketer spar over who can sell white nectarines

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'The tale of KAHO,' a Haruki Murakami novel with a female protagonist, goes on sale

Haruki Murakami's first full-length novel with a lone female protagonist has been released. "The Tale of KAHO" went on sale in Japan on Friday.

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Steam railway that travels through the Swiss Alps celebrates its 100th anniversary

Train enthusiasts are celebrating the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of

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Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraine’s increasing attacks on his country’s oil refineries.

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Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes

In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called time.

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Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?

President Donald Trump has reshaped the U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists.

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A fairytale at MSG: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding set to take place

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is set for Friday at Madison Square Garden. It is expected to be an elaborate event inside the iconic New York venus.

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Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to last week's devastating earthquakes.

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Trump's ties to Erdogan sold him on this year's NATO summit. Turkey may win big in other ways

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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts

Louisiana’s attorney general has been indicted over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heav

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Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.

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Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16

Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final

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'Right under our noses and nobody was able to help them.' 16 kids found in squalor shocks Ohio town

The discovery of 16 siblings living in deplorable conditions in rural Ohio has left people wondering why the life-threatening squalor wasn’t detected earlier.

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Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S.