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Iranians Honor Slain Supreme Leader, Criticize Pakistan Talks
Thousands of Iranians rallied Thursday to pay tribute to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war with the United States...
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Report: California's jobs market shows weakness
New research describes California as the 'Not-So-Golden State' when it comes to jobs, painting a dismal picture of the state’s labor market. The report signals widespread weakness in...
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Russian police raid independent Novaya Gazeta offices
Russian law enforcement agents on Thursday raided the offices of the independent Novaya Gazeta media outlet, the paper said. The newspaper added that a reporter was being questioned...
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U.S. Adds $1.2 Trillion to National Debt in Six Months
The Congressional Budget Office reports the U.S. government added $1.2 trillion to the national debt over the past six months. The CBO says the government borrowed $163 billion...
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Students turn to TikTok for news, procrastination
Scrolling through TikTok has become second nature for many students, serving as a place to procrastinate, doomscroll for hours and increasingly to "learn" about current events. The app...
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Baseball Player of the Week for April 9: Going the distance
High school baseball honors expand this week as the season gets rolling for eight local New Jersey programs. This Player of the Week roundup spotlights area players who...
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Jihadists kill Nigerian troops, including senior brigadier general
Jihadists attacked a military base in northeast Nigeria, killing several troops and a brigadier general, local government and intelligence sources told AFP on Thursday. The incident marks the...
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Paris makes the humble ham sandwich chic
The humble Parisian ham sandwich, known as the jambon-beurre, has undergone a dramatic luxury makeover. Across the city, versions of the sandwich have been elevated from bistro counters...
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England to play final World Cup warm-ups in Florida heat
England’s final two World Cup warm-up friendlies will likely be played in sweltering Florida after the Three Lions’ schedule was finalised on Thursday. The matches are set to...
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Cannes lineup leans toward escapism as major Hollywood studios stay away
The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster Thursday, showcasing historical dramas, films described as having a sense of "gentleness," and even entries about football. Big Hollywood studios were...
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UK charity rescues more than 250 dogs from single home
A UK animal welfare charity said it rescued more than 250 dogs from a single home. A photo of the scene led to public disbelief and false assertions...
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McIlroy saves par to start Masters title defense
Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, saved par on the first hole to begin his opening round Thursday at the 90th Masters. Rivals made hot starts on a firm...