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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
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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
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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
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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
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Americans to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, cookouts - and lots of fireworks
All signs point to big celebrations for Americans this Fourth of July even as sizzling temperatures are triggering heat warnings for millions
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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
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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
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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
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Hundreds of Minneapolis park workers poised to strike for a week beginning July 4
The union representing workers says the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s latest contract proposal lacks sufficient wage raises and hazard protections. The park board says negotiations have been reasonable and in good faith. They are prep...
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Democratic governors say they are standing behind Biden amid questions about his shaky debate
A group of Democratic governors, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, say they are standing behind President Joe Biden amid increasing calls from some in their party for him to leave the presidential race.
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