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NPR News: Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars
Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of st…
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Oil Prices Climb and Stocks Fall After U.S. Strikes Iranian Drones
Oil prices jumped after the U.S. said it shot down four Iranian attack drones, casting doubt once again on the prospects for a peace deal. source ht…
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What Plunging Pork Prices Say About China’s Economy
A key measure of inflation in China, they hit a 16-year low, driven by anemic consumer spending and an oversupply of hogs. source https://www.nytime…
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NPR News: Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks a…
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Xi Jinping Quit Smoking. China Still Cannot.
China’s tobacco monopoly has become so financially vital to the government that even its powerful leader has failed to curb the country’s smoking hab…
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In the Georgia Governor’s Race, an Election Denier is the G.O.P. Front-Runner
Burt Jones, the leading G.O.P. candidate for governor, worked with Trump allies to try to overturn the election, and even talked to the president him…
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Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal
Optimism for a resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was checked after the United States said it had carried out strik…
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NPR News: Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On …
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NPR News: New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland
New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland New York will play the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder or San…
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Artificial Intelligence Floods Court Dockets with Home-Brewed Lawsuits
For years, courts have welcomed cases brought by self-represented litigants. Now those plaintiffs have A.I., and their filings are consuming more and…
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NPR News: Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns
Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pil…
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NPR News: China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 3 astronauts headi…
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$140,000 E.V.s and Heritage Gold: The Rise of China’s Homegrown Luxury Market
As China’s economy slows, consumers are increasingly turning to domestic luxury products, challenging the dominance of long-established European bran…
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NPR News: Torn by war, Israelis and Palestinians tie their fortunes together
Torn by war, Israelis and Palestinians tie their fortunes together At a time when hopes are dim for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, some…
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Trump Endorsement Shakes John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff Against Ken Paxton
A tough re-election race grew more daunting after President Trump backed Mr. Cornyn’s opponent, Ken Paxton. The Texas senator has vowed to fight to t…
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The War-Driven Supply Shock Already Roiling Manufacturing in Asia
A shortage of naphtha, stemming from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is disrupting manufacturing and retail goods in Japan and South Korea. so…
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NPR News: Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U.S. tries to reset strained ties
Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U.S. tries to reset strained ties U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahe…
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The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the …
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NPR News: Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legisl…
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NPR News: Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursda…
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