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Teenage girl killed in Oklahoma gas blast that could be heard 30 miles away
Read More<p>Gas leak from fireplace blamed for massive blast in Oklahoma City</p><p>Gas leak from fireplace blamed for massive blast in Oklahoma City</p>
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Trump campaign accused of running ads with Republican operatives posing as ‘real people’
Read More<p>Small business owner featured is leading Georgia Republican who visited White House</p><p>Small business owner featured is leading Georgia Republican who visited White House</p>
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Florida AG calls for probe into Bloomberg funds for ex-convicts
Read MoreFlorida is a key swing state in the 2020 US elections and ex-convict voters could prove to be influential in the result.Florida is a key swing state in the 2020 US elections and ex-convict voters could prove to be influential in the result.
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First black inmate put to death since Trump administration resumed executions
Read More<p>Christopher Vialva’s death came more than 20 years after he was convicted of killing two people</p><p>Christopher Vialva’s death came more than 20 years after he was convicted of killing two people</p>
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Man dies after eating bag of licorice every day for weeks
Read More<p>Doctors are now warning against excessive black licorice consumption</p><p>Doctors are now warning against excessive black licorice consumption</p>
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Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal
Read MoreMagawa the African giant pouched rat has won a PDSA Gold Medal for his work detecting landmines.Magawa the African giant pouched rat has won a PDSA Gold Medal for his work detecting landmines.
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Two reporters arrested during Breonna Taylor protests in Louisville, despite identifying themselves as press
Read More<p><strong>Journalism is not a crime: </strong> Shelby Talcott and Jorge Ventura were detained as they were reporting on the demonstrations</p><p><strong>Journalism is not a crime: </strong> Shelby Talcott and Jorge Ventura were detained as they were reporting on the demonstrations</p>
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US election: McConnell promises an ‘orderly’ transition of power
Read MoreThe Senate Republican leader weighed in a day after President Trump cast doubt on the matter.The Senate Republican leader weighed in a day after President Trump cast doubt on the matter.
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Coronavirus live update Australia: Daniel Andrews to face hotel quarantine inquiry as Victoria records 14 new cases and eight deaths
Read More Victorian premier is the last witness who can shed light on the decision to use private security guards, as border restrictions ease around Australia. Follow live Follow our global live blog Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state NSW cases map; Vic cases map NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots list Sign…
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Stunt legend Evel Knievel’s son sues Disney over ‘Toy Story 4’ daredevil character
Read More<p>Kelly Knievel says famed dad did not ‘spill his blood’ for Disney to make money</p><p>Kelly Knievel says famed dad did not ‘spill his blood’ for Disney to make money</p>
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Coronavirus live news: France sees record new cases; virus may be becoming more contagious
Read More US scientists believe virus is mutating, becoming more contagious but not more deadly; EU warns pandemic worse now than at the March peak in several member countries. Follow the latest updates Helsinki airport enlists sniffer dogs to detect Covid Coronavirus continuing to mutate, study finds Marseille fury at Paris decree to shut its…
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They said it: Leaders at the virtual UN, in their own words
Read More Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spotlights some thoughts you might not have heard — the voices of leaders speaking at the first all-virtual U.N. General Assembly leaders meeting who might not have captured the headlines and the airtime on Thursday, the third day of the 2020 debate. “It is…
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Africa's week in pictures: 18 – 24 September 2020
Read More A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond. A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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‘You Bet Your Ass I Have Regrets.’ As Election Day Nears, More of Trump’s Former Officials Are Speaking Out Against Him
Read More Never in recent history have so many senior former U.S. officials publicly attacked the commander in chief they served, or the decisions he’s made, as the ranks lining up to say President Donald Trump put himself and his re-election ahead of the country, thereby threatening its security. One of the latest salvos comes…
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Board or ‘nothing’: Kanye threatens to withhold Gap line
Read MoreThe Yeezy designer took to Twitter to say he will not be releasing his Gap line until he can join the company’s board.The Yeezy designer took to Twitter to say he will not be releasing his Gap line until he can join the company’s board.
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US hits Iran court, judges with sanctions over wrestler
Read More The Trump administration on Thursday hit an Iranian revolutionary court and several judges with sanctions in part for their role in the conviction and execution of a young wrestler. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo imposed the sanctions on two judges with Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Shiraz as well as three…
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Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Read MorePresident Trump has also been nominated for the prize this year.President Trump has also been nominated for the prize this year.
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Mary Trump sues president for alleged defrauding of inheritance
Read MoreMary Trump accuses her uncle Donald and his siblings of ‘rampant fraud and misconduct’ to deny her inheritance.Mary Trump accuses her uncle Donald and his siblings of ‘rampant fraud and misconduct’ to deny her inheritance.
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Black man shot dead by police after witnesses say he was stopped for jaywalking
Read More<p>‘He went to get something to eat and the next thing we knew, he was dead in the street,’ resident says</p><p>‘He went to get something to eat and the next thing we knew, he was dead in the street,’ resident says</p>
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Breonna Taylor: Family lawyer slams ‘devilish’ grand jury outcome
Read MoreProtests have erupted since the decision, and two officers have been shot in the unrest.Protests have erupted since the decision, and two officers have been shot in the unrest.
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Coronavirus: Helsinki airport trials sniffer dogs as Covid-19 detectors
Read MoreA team of 15 specially trained sniffer dogs has started work at Finland’s biggest airport.A team of 15 specially trained sniffer dogs has started work at Finland’s biggest airport.
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What UN Needs is a Cease-Fire Inside its own Security Council
Read More UNITED NATIONS, Sep 24 (IPS) – With more than 20,000 civilians killed last year in conflicts in 10 countries — including Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen– UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for a “global cease-fire”: a proposal which failed to generate a…
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A Russian Billionaire With Close Ties To Putin Made Suspicious Payments To Nobu
Read More The high-end sushi empire received $600,000 as part of a deal with Aras Agalarov, a friend of President Donald Trump’s. View Entire Post › The high-end sushi empire received $600,000 as part of a deal with Aras Agalarov, a friend of President Donald Trump’s.View Entire Post ›
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Why Is Women’s Leadership Not in the Headlines?
Read More UNITED NATIONS, Sep 24 (IPS) – The question has never been whether women can lead as capably as men. Women have always led, and women will always lead, especially when the times are hard, and their communities are in need. The question that we need to ask is, why is women’s leadership invisible?…
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Making State-Owned Enterprises Work for Climate in China and Beyond
Read More WASHINGTON, Sep 24 (IPS) – President Xi Jinping announced on Tuesday China’s aim to become carbon neutral before 2060. Achieving this goal will require the support and engagement of China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), as they currently generate more than half of the country’s energy sector emissions. SOEs are major drivers of greenhouse gas…
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‘A Lot of Drama, a Lot of Competition, Boys.’ K-Pop Star Jessica Jung on Using Her Life in Her New Novel
Read More Jessica Jung has a wealth of experience when it comes to shining onstage as a K-pop star. Rachel Kim? Not so much—yet. Kim, a 17-year-old Korean American vying for the opportunity to debut in a girl group, is the protagonist of Jung’s upcoming novel Shine, out Sept. 29. It’s no coincidence that Rachel’s…
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Iran anticipates ‘third wave’ as COVID-19 deaths pass 25,000
Read MoreIran’s health officials voice alarm over spike in infections, with the situation reportedly critical in large cities.Iran’s health officials voice alarm over spike in infections, with the situation reportedly critical in large cities.
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After France refused rescue ship to dock, refugees reach Sardinia
Read MoreA six-month-old baby is among more than 100 survivors on board the Alan Kurdi rescue ship.A six-month-old baby is among more than 100 survivors on board the Alan Kurdi rescue ship.
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Ministers 'seek alternatives' for UK sat-nav
Read More The government says it is after all ideas for a sovereign satellite-navigation system post-Brexit. The government says it is after all ideas for a sovereign satellite-navigation system post-Brexit.
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Wall Street tug-of-war as US stocks try to shake off concerns
Read MoreVolatility on Wall Street is rife as mixed economic news taps optimism and pessimism among investors.Volatility on Wall Street is rife as mixed economic news taps optimism and pessimism among investors.
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UK makes first move in sanctions against Belarus
Read More<p>Dominic Raab says UK will ‘hold Lukashenko and his regime to account’</p><p>Dominic Raab says UK will ‘hold Lukashenko and his regime to account’</p>
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The Latest: 'Bolder measures:' Africans seek help for virus
Read More African nations have come out swinging on the third day of the United Nations annual gathering of world leaders, calling for dramatic fiscal measures to help the continent’s economies survive the coronavirus pandemic. “We need to purely and simply cancel this debt,” said Niger’s president, Issoufou Mahamadou. African nations have come out swinging…
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Russia's season of war games unites West-weary allies
Read More President Vladimir Putin will on Friday oversee massive military exercises as Russia stages a series of drills with China and other allies amid fresh tensions with the West. President Vladimir Putin will on Friday oversee massive military exercises as Russia stages a series of drills with China and other allies amid fresh tensions…
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Kellogg Company Significantly Reduces Food Loss and Organic Waste
Read More According to the United Nations World Food Programme, roughly one-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted. Through Kellogg’s commitment to create Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030, Kellogg today announced that since 2016, it has reduced its total organic waste by 13.4% and…
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Coronavirus corruption in Kenya: Officials and businesspeople targeted
Read More Millions of dollars meant for buying Covid-19 medical supplies are alleged to have been misused. Millions of dollars meant for buying Covid-19 medical supplies are alleged to have been misused.