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News Wrap: Earthquake death toll in Colombia tops 260
In our news wrap Thursday, Colombia's president says more than 260 are confirmed dead after this week's devastating earthquake, nearly 20 million across t...
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How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers
President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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DOJ deploys tactic to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship
Earlier this month, federal prosecutors moved to strip citizenship from 25 naturalized Americans, accusing them of lying about their pasts and hiding seri...
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The 71st Eurovision contest will take place in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas
Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, a port city on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, organizers said Thursday. Newsiline summarises t...
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Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting
Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links r...
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Taliban detained 6 staff from a women's and children's rights group, Human Rights Watch says
The six men — employees of the Women and Children Legal Research Foundation — were detained on July 18 after they were told to come to their office to ret...
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U.S. ambassador slams Israeli settlers besieging home of Palestinian-American
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Ukrainian drones strike major oil refinery deep inside Russia, setting it ablaze
Russia is one of the world's biggest energy producers, with oil providing an economic mainstay as its military tries to push deeper into Ukraine in a slow...
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AP report: Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over CEO killing
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson...
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Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back
The board voted to close the Washington, D.C., arts complex's main campus for a $250 million renovation — three months after a federal judge temporarily b...
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Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard
The decision from U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Kennedy Center board moves forward with a two-year closure to allow for renovations
The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the sprawling performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovation work, while some o...
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UK records hottest day of the year as western Europe swelters once again
Britain, like France, is experiencing its fifth heat wave of the year, with the first recorded in May. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour...
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Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26 billion a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
The report specifically highlights that China responded to new tariffs in 2018 by sending their goods to other nations ranging from Mexico to Malaysia for...
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Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of NY murder trial
A surprise hearing Friday in federal court has added to speculation Luigi Mangione could enter a plea, which could derail a state murder trial. Newsiline...
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Romania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River
Scorching heat and low rainfall in recent weeks have left the Danube River at record lows and forced the state-owned Cernavoda plant to shut down its firs...
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Vladimir Putin's first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest
The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the Northern Territories. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR...
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Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
The newly minted GOP ticket wasted no time before hammering Democrats over fraud. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links r...
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ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to outfit officers and agents with "conductive distraction and de-escalation devices," according to...
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Oklahoma carries out first of 3 executions scheduled for the same day in the U.S.
The last time three executions were held on the same day was Jan. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the or...
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By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea
Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the or...
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Poland says it thwarted Russian plot to kill an American citizen in a NATO country
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it marks the first time Russia sought to attack an American citizen in another NATO country. Newsiline summarises t...
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Ebola outbreak has spread to new province in Congo, the head of Africa CDC says
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province, Africa CDC Director-Gene...
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Reflecting Pool's botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service's reputation
President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot. Newsiline summ...
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Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition
U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan. Newsiline summarises this report from NP...
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Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas and food costs fall
Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation cou...
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Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves
Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers t...
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The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links reader...
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Primary voters send mixed signals about what they want from the Democratic Party
Primary results this month in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin paint a muddled picture of just how far to the left Democratic voters want their candidate...
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U.S. ambassador calls settler siege of Palestinian homes a 'horrific act of terror'
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Sailors and their families have lives on pause, uncertain if they'll return to Mideast
Sailors and family members who were evacuated from U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism. Ne...
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Author discusses the common myths and stereotypes about domestic violence
Allegations of domestic violence against Congressman Max Miller, which he denies, have raised persistent stereotypes about abuse. Newsiline summarises thi...
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New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing his parents
A grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and adds the allegation that...
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Millions crowd cities to see Spain's first total solar eclipse in over a century
As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links...