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NY gov blocks some federal judges from officiating at weddings — because they might be Trump nominees

The seemingly innocuous measure had passed the state Legislature with overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans.

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Instagram stars cut loose, draw criticism in Saudi Arabia

The P.R. campaign aims to showcase Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's reforms but also comes amid a sweeping crackdown on political expression.

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Saudi sentences 5 to death for Jamal Khashoggi's killing

The murder of the Washington Post journalist was a mistake, a prosecution official said in a press conference carried by state TV.

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Inside Giuliani's new push to flip the script on Trump's impeachment

President Donald Trump's personal attorney continues to move ahead with new allegations against Democrats on Ukraine but his evidence is vague at best.

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Syria says intercepts missiles from Israel

Israel has vowed it will continue its strikes against Iranian targets trying to establish a permanent military presence in Syria.

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Inside U.S. mission to counter Russian aggression in waters off Syria

"I'm not sure what kind of message they're sending, but it's not one of peace and prosperity," a U.S. commander said of Russia's Mediterranean drills.

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American service member killed in Afghanistan, U.S. military says

The statement did not identify the U.S. soldier or say where in Afghanistan the service member was killed.

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Death toll rises to 17 after New Zealand eruption

Two people are still missing after the Dec. 9 eruption on White Island.

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Starliner makes safe return to earth after clock error cuts trip short

"This marks the 1st time an American-made, human-rated capsule has landed on land," NASA stated.

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Debbie Dingell on Trump's insulting her late husband: 'There are lines you don't cross'

Dingell said that Trump's remark "sort of kicked me in the stomach."

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GOP senator defends Trump: Obama also made 'plenty of mistakes' on Ukraine

Another senator called the Democrats' impeachment case against Trump "thin gruel."

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International court to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian areas, pending jurisdiction

Netanyahu said the ICC had no jurisdiction in the case because "there has never been a Palestinian state."

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British retailer halts work at Chinese factory over prison labor claim

"We are foreign prisoners in Shanghai Qingpu prison China," the message found by a six-year-old girl reportedly read. "Forced to work against our will. Please help us..."

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Delaying Trump's Senate trial undercuts Democratic claims impeachment was 'urgent,' VP's chief of staff says

Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff argued Sunday that House Democrats' delay in turning over impeachment articles to the Senate has undercut their argument that keeping President Donald Trump in office is dangerous.

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Boeing space capsule returns to Earth after aborted mission

Barely half an hour after lanching from Cape Canaveral on Friday, the Starliner ended up in the wrong orbit.

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Buttigieg's unfinished business as mayor could haunt him

Black leaders in the 2020 presidential candidate's hometown are frustrated as their mayor heads out the door.

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Trolls turned 911 into a weapon. Now cops are fighting back

Once viewed as a prank, police are now treating 'swatting' as a serious crime that wastes city resources and puts targets' lives at risk

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Afghan president Ghani wins 2nd term in preliminary vote count

President Ashraf Ghani and his government have been sidelined during the past year of direct talks between the U.S. and the Taliban.

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'We feel forgotten': Months after Dorian, Abaco Islands still completely devastated

Almost four months after Hurricane Dorian flattened and flooded Great Abaco Island, the devastation looks much as it did when the storm swept through.

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Rudy's helpers: A guide to the controversial figures assisting Giuliani in Ukraine

Giuliani's efforts to dig up dirt on the president's opponents is a central element of Trump's impeachment.

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As wildfires rage, Australian PM apologizes for family vacation and defends climate policies

The devastation has put pressure on Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who has received criticism for going on a family vacation in Hawaii during the wildfire crisis.

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23 dead as protests grow against India citizenship law

Nine people died Saturday during demonstrations against the new law, which critics say discriminates against Muslims.

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Newly released emails provide greater details in White House pause of Ukraine aid

"Given the sensitive nature of the request," an official wrote hours after Trump's call with Ukraine's president. "I appreciate your keeping that information closely held to those who need to know to execute direction."

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Berlin police evacuate Christmas market that was attacked in 2016

"Currently, our colleagues are working at the #Breitscheidplatz Christmas Market and are clearing it in order to follow up indications of a possibly suspicious object," Berlin police tweeted.

21/12/2019

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In Democratic presidential race, labor unions remain cool on 'Medicare for All' plans

Candidates have gone to great lengths to win over union support but members don't want to lose hard-earned health care benefits.

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Russia vows to push ahead with gas pipeline despite Trump sanctions

The U.S. has long opposed the 750-mile Nord Stream 2 pipeline, arguing it will leave Europe overly dependent on Russia for energy supply.

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