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The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations
Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future gro…
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Lamar Alexander Wants Republicans to Stand Up to Trump
In a new memoir, the former senator, governor and cabinet member says President Trump committed an impeachable offense on Jan. 6 and calls on Congres…
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NPR News: World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency
World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in…
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NPR News: New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York …
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A Bitter Land Commissioner Race in New Mexico Over 9 Million Acres
A Republican candidate for the state land commissioner post has Democrats worried that protected state and federal land could be opened to industry. …
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NPR News: Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous …
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NPR News: The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final with pop and protests
The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final with pop and protests The final of the Eurovision Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security …
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NPR News: Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says
Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas' military wi…
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Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets. sourc…
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NPR News: Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship an…
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5 Key Moments During the California Governor Debate
Candidates have become increasingly combative as they enter the final stretch before the June 2 primary. Once again, Xavier Becerra, a Democratic fro…
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Bo French Challenges Texas Oil Regulator in GOP Runoff
Bo French, a hard-liner known for wild social media posts, is seeking a bigger megaphone. Big oil companies, and top officials like Greg Abbott, want…
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NPR News: UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war
UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emir…
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Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From EVs
Honda posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans. source https://www.nytimes…
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NPR News: Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31 Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's …
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NPR News: Kids' test scores began declining way before COVID. These schools are making gains
Kids' test scores began declining way before COVID. These schools are making gains Remember those devastating learning losses that began during …
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NPR News: EU diplomats agree to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers
EU diplomats agree to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers The unanimous decision by the European Union, agreed to on Monday, was sparked by …
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China Increasingly Views Trump’s America as an Empire in Decline
For decades, many Chinese viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy and resentment. President Trump’s volatile second term shattered th…
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Judge Again Delays Guantánamo’s First Death-Penalty Terror Trial
The 2000 terrorism case has been going on for so long that the parents of fallen sailors and shipmates who survived the attack have died. from NYT &…
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Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer
Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online. …
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