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Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo
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A pair of giant pandas will soon make the journey from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo
Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
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For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
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Small towns in Oklahoma are beginning a long cleanup after tornadoes flattened home and buildings and killed at least four people, including an infant
Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict
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Protests are roiling college campuses across the U.S. as upcoming graduation ceremonies are threatened by disruptive demonstrators, with students and others sparring over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and its mounting death toll
7 Minnesotans accused in massive scheme to defraud pandemic food program to stand trial
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Seven Minnesotans accused of fraud are set to stand trial in what prosecutors call a massive scheme to exploit lax rules during the COVID-19 pandemic and steal from a program meant to provide meals to low-income children
More than a dozen military families in Hawaii spark trial over 2021 jet fuel leak that tainted water
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A trial for a mass environmental injury case is starting more than two years after a U.S. military fuel tank facility under ground poisoned thousands of people when it leaked jet fuel into Pearl Harbor's drinking water
Trial starts in conspiracy-fueled case of girlfriend charged in Boston police officer's death
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The trial of a woman charged in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend is set to begin
This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland
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U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz is the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress
How Columbia University's complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today
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Students protested what they saw as injustice and demanded change
Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is beginning his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago
Stock market today: Asian shares rise, cheered by last week's tech rally on Wall Street
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Asian shares are higher amid optimism over the rally that ended the week on Wall Street, although eyes are on the Federal Reserve policy meeting set for later this week
Interstate near Arizona-New Mexico line reopens after train derailment as lingering fuel burns off
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Local authorities say Interstate 40 has reopened in both directions as fire crews continue watch over a controlled burn of remaining fuel from a freight train derailment near the Arizona-New Mexico state line
Suspect killed after 3 police officers wounded by gunfire in standoff near New Orleans
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Three Louisiana police officers were wounded by gunfire in a standoff with a man who was later killed by a police sharpshooter
Florida sheriff says deputies killed a gunman in shootout that wounded 2 officers
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A Florida sheriff says two of his deputies are hospitalized after being wounded.
Runner dies after receiving emergency treatment at Nashville race, organizers say
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A marathon runner in the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series in Nashville this weekend has died after receiving emergency treatment at the race
Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration
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Brian Jack sought to make a debate among Republicans for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties with Donald Trump, while the other contenders are ignoring Trump’s endorsement of Jack
Putin likely didn’t order death of Russian opposition leader Navalny, US official says
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U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely didn’t order the death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny in February
CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
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Federal health officials say three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic proc...
Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Puerto Rico
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Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Puerto Rico
Oklahoma governor says 4 dead after tornadoes left wide destruction, thousands of people without power
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Oklahoma governor says 4 dead after tornadoes left wide destruction, thousands of people without power
Paris Saint-Germain has won the French league after Monaco loses
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Paris Saint-Germain has won the French league after Monaco loses
Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time league MVP, announces retirement
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Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time league MVP, announces retirement
Authorities name driver fatally shot by deputies in Memphis after he sped toward them
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Authorities say they have identified a man who was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies after he sped toward them in a vehicle as the officers were serving a search warrant in a Memphis neighborhood
A Florida sheriff says 10 people were wounded by gunfire after a fight broke out at a party venue
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Authorities in Florida say 10 people were wounded by a teenage gunman who opened fire during a crowded private party at a rented venue
New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at event to mark end of Ramadan
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Authorities have announced new charges against four juveniles arrested following an exchange of gunfire earlier this month between rival groups that wounded three people and sent participants in a joyful celebration of the end of Ramadan in west Philad...