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Wildfire managers, trying to staff up for this year's season, face many issues
A mild and dry El Nino winter in parts of the West is stirring anxieties about wildfire season, just as federal agencies are struggling to fill firefighting jobs.
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Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, dies in prison. He was 47
Russia's Federal Prison Service said in a statement that Navalny felt unwell after a walk on Friday and lost consciousness. An ambulance arrived to try to rehabilitate him, but he died.
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Naomi Campbell debuts fashion line featuring clothing with an antibacterial finish
The supermodel is known for her dedication to hygiene especially while traveling. Her preflight wipe-down rituals created viral moments. The new line is a nod to Campbell's acknowledged germaphobia.
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Judge in New York to rule on motions in Trump's hush-money criminal case
Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear in New York criminal court Thursday. The case is related to hush-money payments made to cover up a sex scandal during 2016's presidential campaign.
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How Saudi Arabia is using its oil influence to fund fantastical plans for the future
For decades, Saudi Arabia's economy has been defined by its abundant oil reserves. But with a plan known as Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is trying to pivot away from that economic base.
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Indonesia, the world's third largest democracy, has voted for a new president
Exit polls suggest the country's defense minister is in the lead. He has both the backing of the current president, but he also has a controversial record on human rights.
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Vice President Harris to travel to Germany for a series of meetings with U.S. allies
Kamala Harris will hold a series of meetings with world leaders at the annual Munich Security Conference at a pivotal time in the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
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New York Democrat Tom Suozzi will succeed ex-GOP Rep. George Santos
Democrat Tom Suozzi has won the race to succeed former Republican Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House last year. Suozzi will serve out the remainder of Santos' term.
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Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' return is so smooth, it's like he never left
Stewart eased back into the host's chair Monday night without missing a beat, firing off jokes with a familiar style that felt like he had left just a few weeks ago, rather than in 2015.
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A leading candidate for president in Indonesia wants the country to increase coal use
Voters in Indonesia will head to the polls Wednesday to cast ballots in a presidential election. One leading candidate is running on a platform that could increase deforestation and coal use.
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A new effort begins in Egypt to work out a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Discussions are expected to focus on a cease-fire of up to 45 days — as well as another exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who's in the hospital, cancels trip to Brussels
Austin canceled the trip which was set up to meet with international leaders about the war in Ukraine. Austin returned to the hospital on Sunday with a bladder issue.