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O.J. Simpson joins Twitter, says 'I got a little gettin' even to do'

His Twitter bio reads: "If you don't see it here, I didn't say it."

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Saudi prince vows to confront threats after U.S. blames Iran for tanker attack

The powerful royal reiterated demands that the international community to take a "firm stand" against Iran, the kingdom's arch rival.

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Huge crowds flood Hong Kong to demand embattled leader step down

On Saturday, the territory's chief executive announced the government would suspend debate on the extradition bill — a major victory for protesters.

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Slain U.S. troops give life to civilians thousands of miles from home

"Every organ that is donated in Germany is a success story because we only had 955 organ donors in 2018, from a population of 80 million."

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Dolphins on Gulf Coast dying at triple the normal rate, scientists say

This spring's momentous floodwaters or the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill could be the cause.

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India to hit U.S. with retaliatory tariffs

The new duties that take effect from Sunday are the latest trade row since President Trump took office and vowed to act against countries with which Washington has a large trade deficit.

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Worshippers in hard hats attend Notre-Dame's first mass since fire

"This cathedral is born of Christian hope," the archbishop of Paris tweeted in French. "[This cathedral] was born also of charity."

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Suspects in David Ortiz attack to remain in prison

The Dominican Republic attorney general's office said more details about the attack on the former baseball star's will be revealed next week.

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Hong Kong extradition bill that sparked massive protests may be suspended

The standoff between police and protesters is Hong Kong's most severe political crisis in decades.

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Alligator with knife sticking out of its head seen swimming in Texas

Officials found the gator on Friday. It may be removed and taken for observation depending on the severity of its injuries.

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Another American dies while staying at Dominican Republic resort

Leyla Cox, 53, died Tuesday, and another family has reported that their loved one died in the Dominican Republic in January.

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French doctor accused of killing 9 patients

"Dr. Péchier rejects all the charges brought against him," his lawyer said. "We challenge anybody to show us any evidence."

New Zealand

Christchurch mosque attack suspect pleads not guilty

Brenton Tarrant, 29, a suspected white supremacist, is accused of carrying out the attack on two mosques, killing 51 people.

USA

State Department appoints Sudan special envoy after bloody crackdown

The veteran diplomat previously served as U.S. special envoy for Sudan and South Sudan during the Obama administration.

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Amanda Knox, swarmed by media, returns to Italy for the first time since acquittal

Knox was invited to speak at a conference organized by the Italy Innocence Project, which works to aid those falsely accused and charged of crimes

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Putin 'fires police generals' over arrest of journalist Ivan Golunov

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Navy 'aware of reports' of incident in Gulf of Oman

The stretch of water separates Oman and the United Arab Emirates with Iran, which has seen rising tensions with the United States in recent months.

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Hong Kong legislature suspends meetings amid political crisis

The move follows violent clashes between police and protesters who oppose a bill allowing suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial.

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Bryan Singer to pay $150,000 to resolve rape claim

The "X-Men" and "Usual Suspects" director has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that he raped a 17-year-old boy in 2003.

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Family of transgender woman who died in U.S. custody plans to sue

The family of Johana Medina Leon, 25, submitted a wrongful death claim this week, saying immigration agencies were responsible for her death.