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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 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
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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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Biden at 81: Often sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetful
Behind closed doors, in the Oval Office, on Air Force One or in meetings around the world, many people describe President Joe Biden in the same dual way
18h ago
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Democratic governors say they stand with Biden after 'candid' conversation, but are ‘worried’ about state of race
Democratic governors say they stand with Biden after 'candid' conversation, but are ‘worried’ about state of race
18h ago
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Cybersecurity breach could delay court proceedings across New Mexico, public defenders office says
New Mexico's statewide public defenders office says a recent cybersecurity breach could delay some court proceedings across the state
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