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South Sudan’s Kiir, Rival Machar Meet for 3 Hours in Juba

After meeting for three hours Wednesday at South Sudan’s State House, President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar pledged to resolve all outstanding issues holding up the formation of …

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Water Discovered for First Time in Exoplanet Atmosphere

British scientists say they have found water for the first time in the atmosphere of a planet outside our solar system. Researchers at University College London said Wednesday they found …

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O’Rourke Bets on New Approach to Revive Flagging White House Bid

Beto O’Rourke was back at Keene State College, but the large crowd that flocked to see him six months ago was not. Far removed from the whirlwind opening days of …

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As US Marks 9/11 Attacks, Trump Reignites Controversy in Remarks

President repeats false claim that he spent time at ground zero alongside first responders …

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Syrian Currency Hovers Near Record Lows on Black Market

Sanctions and other economic pressures are making the lives of ordinary Syrians even more difficult, as the country’s national currency falls to record lows against the U.S. dollar in black …

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Still On: Iowa, New Hampshire Won’t Nix 2020 GOP Contests

Republicans in Iowa and New Hampshire are vowing to hold a caucus and primary next year, even as party leaders in a handful of other states have canceled their contests …

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Families of Passengers Killed in Boeing Crash Protest in DC

Families of the passengers who died in one of the Boeing 737 Max crashes lobbied Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Tuesday to slow what they consider a rush to let …

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US Vaping Illness: What We Know so Far

U.S. health officials are investigating what might be causing hundreds of serious breathing illnesses in people who use e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. They have identified about 450 possible cases …

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In Brazil, President’s Son Questions Democracy

Like father, like son? A son of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has caused a stir by questioning democracy in Latin America’s biggest country, which emerged from a two-decade military dictatorship …

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Trump Administration Blasts Reports it Pulled Top US Spy from Kremlin 

The Trump administration is denouncing U.S. media reports that it evacuated a high-level CIA spy out of Moscow after he revealed that President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian meddling in the …

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US, Mexico Officials to Meet About Reduction in Migrant Border Crossings

Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard is set to meet Tuesday with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and other officials to discuss Mexico’s efforts to reduce the number of migrants arriving …

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Trump Labels Republican Presidential Challengers ‘the Three Stooges’

President Donald Trump dismissed three Republican challengers to his 2020 re-election as “the Three Stooges” on Monday and expressed doubt about ever agreeing to meet them on a debate stage. …

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Guatemala Deploys 2,000 Troops After Deadly Attack on Soldiers

Hundreds of Guatemalan soldiers were deployed on Monday to an area near the border with Honduras and Mexico, home to long-standing social conflicts, in a bid to improve security after …

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Final Crewman Pulled Alive from Capsized S. Korean Ship in Georgia

Coast Guard rescuers pulled four trapped men alive from a capsized cargo ship Monday, drilling into the hull’s steel plates to extract the crew members more than a day after …

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Puppet Reborn: Indonesian Pulls Strings to Revive Near-dead Art Form

It’s a warm night in Indonesia and the air is filled with excitement as villagers watch a puppet show accompanied by traditional music. To the rhythmic beat of cymbals, drums …

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Hong Kong Tells US to Stay Out; Students Form Protest Chains

Thousands of students formed human chains outside schools across Hong Kong on Monday to show solidarity after violent weekend clashes between police and activists pushing for democratic reforms in the …

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British Airways Grounds Nearly all Flights as Pilots Strike

British Airways has canceled almost all its flights for 48 hours, affecting as many as 195,000 travelers, due to a strike by pilots over pay. The U.K.’s flagship carrier said …

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Minnesota Oil Pipeline Fight Highlights Democratic Dilemmas

A divisive fight over the future of a crude-oil pipeline across Minnesota is pinning presidential candidates between environmentalists and trade unions in a 2020 battleground state, testing their campaign promises …

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Trump’s North Carolina Rally to Be Test For his Clout, GOP

President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina will serve as a measure of his clout in trying to elect a Republican to the House in a closely watched special election …

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Pope Honors Mauritius Diversity, Urges Ethical Development

Pope Francis visited the Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius on Monday to celebrate its diversity, encourage a more ethical development and honor a 19th century French missionary who ministered to …

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Ex-South Carolina Gov. Sanford Adds Name to GOP Long Shots Against Trump

Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, joined the Republican race against President Donald Trump on Sunday, aiming to put his Appalachian trail travails behind him for good …

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Dark ‘Joker’ Wins Top Venice Film Festival Prize

Todd Phillips’ dark comic book film “Joker” won the Golden Lion Award at the 76th Venice International Film Festival on Saturday and cemented its place as a legitimate contender for …

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