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Biden's Title IX rule blocked by judge in 6 additional states

Biden's Title IX rule blocked by judge in 6 additional states

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Man accused of acting as lookout in James “Whitey” Bulger killing sentenced to time served

Man accused of acting as lookout in James “Whitey” Bulger killing sentenced to time served

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — The man accused of acting as lookout during the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger was sentenced to time served Monday after pleading guilty to a chare of lying to federal agents.
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A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — A record more than 20 NATO member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, as Russia's war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expand
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Michigan, CUNY didn't suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US says

Michigan, CUNY didn't suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Michigan and the City University of New York did not adequately investigate if campus protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents created a hostile environment for students, faculty and staff,
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Russia's Putin to visit North Korea amid international concerns over their military cooperation

Russia's Putin to visit North Korea amid international concerns over their military cooperation

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for a two-day visit starting Tuesday, both countries announced, amid international concerns about their military cooperation.
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Israeli officials say Netanyahu has dissolved the War Cabinet after key partner bolted government

Israeli officials say Netanyahu has dissolved the War Cabinet after key partner bolted government

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet tasked with steering the war in Gaza, Israeli officials said Monday, a move that comes days after a key member of the body bolted the government o
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Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers

Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries on Monday gave final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc, a divisive issue after months of protests by farmers who argued that EU environmental and climate
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Trains collide in eastern India, killing at least 8 with rescue work ongoing

Trains collide in eastern India, killing at least 8 with rescue work ongoing

NEW DELHI (AP) — A cargo train rammed into a passenger train in India's eastern state of West Bengal on Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others with rescue work ongoing.
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China blames Philippines for a ship collision in the South China Sea, which Manila says is deceptive

China blames Philippines for a ship collision in the South China Sea, which Manila says is deceptive

TAIPEI (AP) — A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, China’s coast guard said, in the latest flare-up of escalating territorial disputes that have sparked alarm.
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Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat.
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