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UK opposition leader Keir Starmer casts his vote in an election that his Labour Party is widely expected to win
UK opposition leader Keir Starmer casts his vote in an election that his Labour Party is widely expected to win
8h ago
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Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel in one of its largest barrages yet, after killing of commander
Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel in one of its largest barrages yet, after killing of commander
8h ago
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Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei 225 hits new record close, as other world markets advance
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 has surged to a record close of 40,913.65, while most other major world markets also advanced
10h ago
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Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark closes at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its record close set in March
Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark closes at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its record close set in March
11h ago
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Polls open in British election in which voters appear eager for change after 14 years of Conservative government
Polls open in British election in which voters appear eager for change after 14 years of Conservative government
12h ago
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Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday's Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 02-26-33-55-57, Powerball: 22
12h ago
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Americans shrug off searing heat to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, cookouts and fireworks
All signs point to big celebrations for Americans this Fourth of July even as sizzling temperatures are triggering heat warnings for millions
14h ago
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The questions about Biden's age and fitness are reminiscent of another campaign: Reagan's in 1984
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan answered the age question with a clever joke that reset his campaign from a stumbling debate performance to a 49-state landslide and a second term
14h ago
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Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins his first men's title at annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest.
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest
14h ago
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Man charged in connection to mass shooting at Oakland Juneteenth celebration
A 23-year-old Oakland man has been charged in connection with a mass shooting that wounded 14 at a Juneteenth celebration last month
17h ago