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Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota.
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Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank
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France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
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More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
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Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
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Immigration
Hochul warns Nassau and other counties to end ICE pacts
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has said he would consider legal action against the state over new laws.
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ICE is arresting immigrants on LI by surveilling parking lots, running license plates
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Immigration crackdown sowing uncertainty on LI farms. 'It could be game over.'
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ICE halts most traffic-stop arrests in wake of fatal shootings
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2 buses collide in southern Peru, killing 5 and injuring 16
At least 35 people killed after buses collide in Syria, state media reports
India's 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
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Senegal's President Faye launches a new party over deepening split with former ally Sonko
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51 officials arrested and charged with terrorism over planned July protests, opposition says
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Intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying inside NATO military headquarters
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Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
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4th firefighter dies from burn injuries in western Colorado blaze
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Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for
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Small plane crashes into a home in northern Germany, leaving 1 dead and 1 missing
Talarico is trying to win back Hispanics along the Texas border who swung toward the GOP
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How to run for reelection in a messy Congress? It's not easy
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The UN chief on a visit to Damascus urges the international community to support Syrian people
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Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
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The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor
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Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges
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Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say
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Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
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11 European tourists and 1 local rescued after speedboat sinks in Indonesia. Boat captain missing
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Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List
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India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes
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Berlin's first drag march brings protest, pride and flamboyant celebration to the streets
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US says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports starting in August
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China hits travel platform Trip.com with $765M in penalties over monopoly abuses
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