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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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NPR News: Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund NPR's Juana Summers talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, R-…
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NPR News: Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists
Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists Israel's national security minister triggered a backlash after…
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NPR News: Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type Healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected…
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China’s Housing Slump Shows Signs of Bottoming Out. We’ve Been Here Before.
Property prices in Shanghai, in particular, are rebounding, but the national market still faces an enormous overhang — 90 million empty or unfinished…
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China Confirms It Will Buy 200 Boeing Planes
The deal, which President Trump announced after last week’s summit, represents the largest single sale of the American company’s aircraft to Beijing …
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NPR News: WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid…
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NPR News: Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump's visit
Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump's visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in …
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NPR News: Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died
Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died Fuhrman was one of the first two police detectives sent to investiga…
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NPR News: Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran plan…
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