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Thousands of exhausted South Sudanese head home, fleeing brutal conflict

Thousands of exhausted South Sudanese head home, fleeing brutal conflict

Some 50,000 people have crossed into the border town of Renk
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Biden: Debt deal ‘very close’ even as two sides far apart on work requirements for food aid

Biden: Debt deal ‘very close’ even as two sides far apart on work requirements for food aid

House negotiators departed the Capitol after 2 a.m. Saturday without a deal
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Militants attack Pakistan oil plant near Afghan border, kill 6 troops and guards, police say

Militants attack Pakistan oil plant near Afghan border, kill 6 troops and guards, police say

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack
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Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs

Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs

Born in Germany in 1923, Kissinger remains known for his key role in American foreign policy
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Avalanche in northern Pakistan kills 11 members of nomadic tribe

Avalanche in northern Pakistan kills 11 members of nomadic tribe

The avalanche struck the nomads in the Chambeli area of Shounter Pass
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Target on the defensive after removing some products aimed at LGBTQ+

Target on the defensive after removing some products aimed at LGBTQ+

Uproar over Target’s Pride Month marketing — and its response to critics — is just the latest example
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Florida man pleads not guilty after Canada-U.S. human smuggling tragedy in Manitoba

Florida man pleads not guilty after Canada-U.S. human smuggling tragedy in Manitoba

Steve Shand, 48, waived the reading of the indictment before entering the plea
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Céline Dion cancels European concerts ‘until I’m really ready to be back on stage’

Céline Dion cancels European concerts ‘until I’m really ready to be back on stage’

Dion has said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing
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Target on the defensive after removing LGBTQ+-themed products

Target on the defensive after removing LGBTQ+-themed products

Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers in Florida, Hawaii

Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers in Florida, Hawaii

Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the water?
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