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Who is Russell Vought? The controversial figure taking over DOGE from Elon Musk

Who is Russell Vought? The controversial figure taking over DOGE from Elon Musk

Elon Musk is stepping down as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus on his tanking sales at Tesla.

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U.N. chief pleads with countries to pay their share for peacekeeping, points to financial problems

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U.N. chief pleads with countries to pay their share for peacekeeping, points to financial problems

European Council president says Serbia's leader has vowed to stay on the EU path despite Russia trip

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European Council president says Serbia's leader has vowed to stay on the EU path despite Russia trip

World trade chief says global free trade is in a crisis while on visit to Japan

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World trade chief says global free trade is in a crisis while on visit to Japan

Turkey says it is closely monitoring PKK disbandment to secure peace

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Turkey says it is closely monitoring PKK disbandment to secure peace

Pope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order

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Pope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order

British man who spent 38 years in prison 'not angry' as murder conviction overturned

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British man who spent 38 years in prison 'not angry' as murder conviction overturned

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks

Threat Status panel: U.S. falling behind peer adversaries in missile defense tech

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Threat Status panel: U.S. falling behind peer adversaries in missile defense tech

Defense experts endorse the idea of a Golden Dome czar

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Defense experts endorse the idea of a Golden Dome czar

Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries

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Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries

A warlord and 6 other people killed as militia infighting rocks Libya's capital, officials say

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A warlord and 6 other people killed as militia infighting rocks Libya's capital, officials say

European economist says Russia's economy is strained due to the Ukraine war and sanctions

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European economist says Russia's economy is strained due to the Ukraine war and sanctions

Canadian Prime Minister Carney shakes up Cabinet and names a new foreign minister

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Canadian Prime Minister Carney shakes up Cabinet and names a new foreign minister

Fury as yob spray paints giant penis onto ancient UNESCO site

Fury as yob spray paints giant penis onto ancient UNESCO site

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Drunk drugged-up Brit expat flees police at 92mph in wrong lane at holiday spot

Drunk drugged-up Brit expat flees police at 92mph in wrong lane at holiday spot

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Dad of girl, 2, left to die in scorching hot car goes on holiday with two other kids

Dad of girl, 2, left to die in scorching hot car goes on holiday with two other kids

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I'm a travel expert – if you do these 4 things in Spain then protesters won't bother you

I'm a travel expert – if you do these 4 things in Spain then protesters won't bother you

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Naples hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake in ‘major seismic swarm’

Naples hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake in ‘major seismic swarm’

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Elon Musk and billionaire CEOs join Trump in Saudi to court oligarchs for AI investments

Elon Musk and billionaire CEOs join Trump in Saudi to court oligarchs for AI investments

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Democrats take a break from going after Trump to go after Pepsi

Democrats take a break from going after Trump to go after Pepsi

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Farmers weigh Trump's trade war like they watch the weather, waiting to see how things go

Farmers weigh Trump's trade war like they watch the weather, waiting to see how things go

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Parents, your SNAP benefits are at risk – except for stay at home moms

Parents, your SNAP benefits are at risk – except for stay at home moms

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Watch: Woman tries to drive through street festival to get to work

Watch: Woman tries to drive through street festival to get to work

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Trump orders end to Syria sanctions and offers olive branch to Iran in speech to Saudi oligarchs

Trump orders end to Syria sanctions and offers olive branch to Iran in speech to Saudi oligarchs

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MAHA at war: RFK Jr’s inner circle accusing each other of leaking false info in expletive-ridden phone call

MAHA at war: RFK Jr’s inner circle accusing each other of leaking false info in expletive-ridden phone call

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Lionel Messi to reveal his favorite goal, turn it into art for charity

Lionel Messi to reveal his favorite goal, turn it into art for charity

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Florida State University alleged mass shooter appears in mugshot with disfigured face after hospital release

Florida State University alleged mass shooter appears in mugshot with disfigured face after hospital release

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Kim Kardashian breaks down in tears at $10m Paris jewel heist trial: ‘I absolutely thought I was going to die’

Kim Kardashian breaks down in tears at $10m Paris jewel heist trial: ‘I absolutely thought I was going to die’

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Cassie testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial. What to know about the star witness

Cassie testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial. What to know about the star witness

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Cassie Ventura says ‘freak offs’ with Diddy lasted up to four days during bombshell testimony at sex-trafficking trial

Cassie Ventura says ‘freak offs’ with Diddy lasted up to four days during bombshell testimony at sex-trafficking trial

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‘Bock, bock, bock you next’: Gunman heads to prison for shooting at man who told him to stop harassing a flock of peacocks

‘Bock, bock, bock you next’: Gunman heads to prison for shooting at man who told him to stop harassing a flock of peacocks

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Why the ant-smuggling trade is booming – and why we should care

Why the ant-smuggling trade is booming – and why we should care

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Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura tells trial she felt forced to take part in 'freak off' sex parties

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Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura tells trial she felt forced to take part in 'freak off' sex parties

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Amnesty report exposes abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty report exposes abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

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Iraq says more than 19,000 prisoners have been released under a new amnesty law

Iraq says more than 19,000 prisoners have been released under a new amnesty law

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U.S., Saudi Arabia sign economic partnership pact

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U.S., Saudi Arabia sign economic partnership pact

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'Sleepy Don!' Donald Trump savagely mocked for 'falling asleep' during Saudi visit

'Sleepy Don!' Donald Trump savagely mocked for 'falling asleep' during Saudi visit

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I visited Ukraine's most dangerous city – nothing could have prepared me for what I saw

I visited Ukraine's most dangerous city – nothing could have prepared me for what I saw

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How Trump’s aid cuts are inflicting double the pain on LGBT+ people

How Trump’s aid cuts are inflicting double the pain on LGBT+ people

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San Jose’s Democratic mayor defends plan to arrest homeless people who refuse shelter

San Jose’s Democratic mayor defends plan to arrest homeless people who refuse shelter

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How Russia is pushing to take control of Africa’s nuclear future

How Russia is pushing to take control of Africa’s nuclear future

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College student dies after falling from hotel balcony on trip to Bahamas: ‘An enormous tragedy’

College student dies after falling from hotel balcony on trip to Bahamas: ‘An enormous tragedy’

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Washington Post CEO in a ‘state of hiding’ as staffers joke about his rumored drinking amid low morale

Washington Post CEO in a ‘state of hiding’ as staffers joke about his rumored drinking amid low morale

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Menendez brothers resentencing hearing set to get underway after months of delays: Live

Menendez brothers resentencing hearing set to get underway after months of delays: Live

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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ proposes a MAGA bank account for kids. What does it mean?

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ proposes a MAGA bank account for kids. What does it mean?

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Olympic gold medalist who served on Trump’s council for fitness arrested in prostitution sting

Olympic gold medalist who served on Trump’s council for fitness arrested in prostitution sting

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A closer look at the jurors in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

A closer look at the jurors in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

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‘That’s not America first’: MAGA turns on Trump over gift $400m jet from Qatar

‘That’s not America first’: MAGA turns on Trump over gift $400m jet from Qatar

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Deported inmates taunt and mock Matt Gaetz and GOP delegation visiting El Salvador mega prison for OAN show

Deported inmates taunt and mock Matt Gaetz and GOP delegation visiting El Salvador mega prison for OAN show

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Bill to make pornography a federal crime introduced by GOP senator

Bill to make pornography a federal crime introduced by GOP senator

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Funerals held in Myanmar for pupils and teachers killed in airstrike on school

Funerals held in Myanmar for pupils and teachers killed in airstrike on school

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Canadian Prime Minister Carney shakes up Cabinet and names a new foreign minister

Canadian Prime Minister Carney shakes up Cabinet and names a new foreign minister

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British man who spent 38 years in prison 'not angry' as murder conviction overturned

British man who spent 38 years in prison 'not angry' as murder conviction overturned

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Kim Kardashian feared she was going to die during Paris heist - and tells robber she forgives him

Kim Kardashian feared she was going to die during Paris heist - and tells robber she forgives him

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University of Waterloo researchers develop AI technology for Baltimore Orioles

University of Waterloo researchers develop AI technology for Baltimore Orioles

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Craft distiller fast-tracks expansion plans in N.B. due to reduced trade barriers

Craft distiller fast-tracks expansion plans in N.B. due to reduced trade barriers

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Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver resigns post as Speaker vote looms

Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver resigns post as Speaker vote looms

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Nova Scotia to lift licensing moratorium for buyers and processors in seafood sector

Nova Scotia to lift licensing moratorium for buyers and processors in seafood sector

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Murder trial begins in killing of Nova Scotia battle rapper Pat Stay

Murder trial begins in killing of Nova Scotia battle rapper Pat Stay

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Actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexually assaulting 2 women

Actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexually assaulting 2 women

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