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Australia won't repatriate 34 women and children from Syria

The Australian government will not repatriate from Syria a group of 34 women and children with alleged ties to the Islamic ...
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State and local leaders make push to reopen Jail North

North Carolina and Mecklenburg County officials are looking to reopen Mecklenburg County’s juvenile detention center, also ...
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Frederick Wiseman, who captured the weirdness and wonder of everyday life, dies at 96

The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 ...
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U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva

The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.
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The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich

Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical ...
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Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles

Duvall starred in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with ...
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One Olympic sport doesn't allow women. These Games could determine its future

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They ...
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Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do

The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly-processed food. But, when it comes to carbs, many people don't ...
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An Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time

An Islamist party has become Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time in the country's history, challenging the old ...
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Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration

Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in ...
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U.S. Olympic speed skaters adapt NASCAR 'bump drafting,' revolutionizing team event

U.S. Team Pursuit speed skaters will top speeds of 30 mph by pushing themselves around the track mere inches from each other.
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Two U.S. moms in their 40s rocketed to gold and bronze in Olympic bobsled showdown

American sliders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, secure gold and bronze medals. Meyers-Taylor built on her record as the Black athlete with the most Winter Olympics medals.