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Trump is expected to surrender to authorities in Manhattan and appear before a judge early next week

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Arrest warrants issued in fire that killed 39 inside Mexico migrant center

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Russia arrests U.S. journalist on espionage charges; Moscow court orders he be detained for 2 months

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China renews warnings as Taiwan's president begins U.S. visit to shore up support

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Pope Francis 'improving' in hospital after quiet night, Vatican says

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Former president Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after months in U.S.

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Pope Francis 'improving' in hospital after quiet night, Vatican says

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Former president Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after months in U.S.

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Gwyneth Paltrow during her trial, March 24, 2023, in Park City, Utah.

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Judge strikes down Obamacare provisions requiring insurers cover some preventive care services

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Biden won't veto GOP measure terminating the Covid national emergency

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Biden won't veto GOP measure terminating the Covid national emergency

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Some types of headaches are linked to the body's internal clock, research finds

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Virgin Orbit fails to secure funding and will cease operations

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