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Former congressman pleads guilty, faces at least 2 years in prison

Former U.S. Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to fabricating fundraising figures, cementing the downfall of a novice politician who was expelled from Congress last year after a brief, scandal-plagued tenure.

August 20, 2024 3:28 pm
 

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Hunter Biden loses bid to toss tax evasion case

A judge denied a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, to dismiss a federal tax evasion case brought against him in California.

August 20, 2024 2:20 pm
 

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Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement

Former President Donald Trump has posted a fake social media image of pop superstar Taylor Swift asking people to vote for him in the November election.

August 20, 2024 1:15 pm
 

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Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for bomb blast

The armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a bomb blast near a synagogue in Tel Aviv that Israeli police and the Shin Bet intelligence agency described as a terrorist attack.

August 20, 2024 12:31 pm
 

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British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

One man died and six people were missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, after a luxury yacht was struck by an unexpectedly violent storm and sank off Sicily early on Monday.

August 20, 2024 11:24 am
 

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Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape and murder

Thousands of Indian junior doctors refused to end protests over the rape and murder of a fellow medic.

August 20, 2024 10:46 am
 

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Argentina judge halts deforestation of Chaco forest

An Argentine federal judge ordered a three-month suspension of deforestation in northern Chaco province.

August 20, 2024 9:51 am
 

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NZ PM Jacinda Ardern to attend democratic convention

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will attend the Democratic National Convention that begins in Chicago, according to New Zealand media reports.

August 19, 2024 3:36 pm
 

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Blinken arrives in Middle East to seek Gaza ceasefire

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on another Middle East tour to push for a ceasefire in Gaza but Hamas raised doubts about the mission just hours after he landed by accusing Israel of undermining his efforts.

August 19, 2024 1:40 pm
 

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Ukraine says it has destroyed second Russian bridge

Ukraine says it has destroyed a second strategic bridge in a week as it continues its incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.

August 19, 2024 1:30 pm
 

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Harris implies Trump a 'coward' during Pennsylvania campaign appearance

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris indirectly criticized former President Donald Trump on Sunday, suggesting her opponent in the Nov. 5 election was a “coward” whose politics focused on putting down rivals.

August 19, 2024 12:45 pm
 

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Venezuelan opposition protests as election dispute drags on

Venezuela’s political opposition and its supporters gathered in cities around the country on Saturday to demand recognition of what they say is their candidate’s resounding victory in a presidential vote nearly three weeks ago.

August 19, 2024 10:50 am

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