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The US is forgiving more federal student loans in a bid to tackle 'unsustainable debt' for borrowers

President Joe Biden has outlined a new round of federal student loan forgiveness

The US is forgiving more federal student loans in a bid to tackle 'unsustainable debt' for borrowers
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In a first for Canada, a First Nations member has been elected premier to lead a Canadian province

In a first for Canada, the voters of Manitoba have elected a First Nations member to be premier of one of the country’s provinces

In a first for Canada, a First Nations member has been elected premier to lead a Canadian province
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Trump back in court as fraud trial probes who was responsible for his financial statements

The trial that could block former President Donald Trump from doing business in New York is drilling down on a major question: Was it his company or was it hired accountants that bore responsibility for financial statements that the state calls fraudulent

Trump back in court as fraud trial probes who was responsible for his financial statements
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30 years ago, the Kremlin crushed a parliamentary uprising, leading to strong presidential rule

Three decades ago, the world held its breath as tanks blasted the Russian parliament building in central Moscow while the Kremlin moved to flush out rebellious lawmakers in a crisis that shaped the country’s post-Soviet history

30 years ago, the Kremlin crushed a parliamentary uprising, leading to strong presidential rule
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Capitol rioter who attacked Reuters cameraman and police officer gets more than 4 years in prison

An Illinois man who attacked a police officer and a Reuters cameraman during the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than four years in prison

Capitol rioter who attacked Reuters cameraman and police officer gets more than 4 years in prison
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McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

The stunning removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House adrift

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader
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AP, theGrio join forces on race and democracy panel discussion, as 2024 election nears

The Associated Press and theGrio have come together for a candid conversation about issues facing Black Americans ahead of the 2024 election and amid high levels of polarization

AP, theGrio join forces on race and democracy panel discussion, as 2024 election nears
Business

US government shutdown possible later this year but no impact on rating - Fitch

Credit rating agency Fitch said on Wednesday the ousting of U.S.

US government shutdown possible later this year but no impact on rating - Fitch
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A German far-right party leader has been taken to a hospital from an election rally

German police say a leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party was given medical treatment and then taken to a hospital shortly before he was due to speak at an election rally in Bavaria

A German far-right party leader has been taken to a hospital from an election rally
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US Commerce head hopes to make first chips funding awards this fall

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US Commerce head hopes to make first chips funding awards this fall
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Most 2024 GOP presidential candidates urge Republicans to stop the chaos after McCarthy's ouster

Most of the top Republican candidates running for president in 2024 reacted grimly to the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by a faction of hard-liners in their own party

Most 2024 GOP presidential candidates urge Republicans to stop the chaos after McCarthy's ouster
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JR Majewski, who quit Ohio GOP primary in May, rejoins race to challenge Democratic Rep. Kaptur

A Republican backed by Donald Trump has rejoined next year’s race to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in northern Ohio

JR Majewski, who quit Ohio GOP primary in May, rejoins race to challenge Democratic Rep. Kaptur
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A Texas neighborhood became a target of the right over immigration. Locals are pushing back

A booming Texas residential development is pushing back after being put into an unwelcome national spotlight over immigration

A Texas neighborhood became a target of the right over immigration. Locals are pushing back
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Hunter Biden prosecutors move to drop old gun count after plea deal collapse

Prosecutors who filed firearms charges against Hunter Biden moved Wednesday to formally dismiss a gun count that had been part of a collapsed plea deal

Hunter Biden prosecutors move to drop old gun count after plea deal collapse
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Florida sues White House over funding tied to new state labor law

Florida sued the Biden administration on Wednesday, accusing it of threatening to withhold more than $800 million of funding for transportation infrastructure because

Florida sues White House over funding tied to new state labor law
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Moderate US Republicans call for change to rule that eased McCarthy's ouster

A growing number of moderate Republicans in the U.S.

Moderate US Republicans call for change to rule that eased McCarthy's ouster
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Biden administration to work with Congress on Egypt aid concerns -State Dept

The Biden administration will work with the U.S.

Biden administration to work with Congress on Egypt aid concerns -State Dept
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Judge chides Donald Trump lawyer's 'ridiculous' questioning in civil fraud trial

A judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial pounded his fists in frustration with the former U.S. president’s lawyers on Wednesday for what he described as

Judge chides Donald Trump lawyer's 'ridiculous' questioning in civil fraud trial
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Trump campaign says it raised over $45.5 million in third quarter

Donald Trump's campaign said on Wednesday it raised over $45.5 million in the third quarter from July to September, nearly 30% higher than it raised in the

Trump campaign says it raised over $45.5 million in third quarter
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California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Gov. Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to increase the amount of minimum sick days for workers from three days to five

California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Gov. Newsom
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Trump campaign says he raised more than $45 million in 3rd quarter, far surpassing DeSantis

Donald Trump’s campaign says it raised more than $45.5 million in the third quarter of the year

Trump campaign says he raised more than $45 million in 3rd quarter, far surpassing DeSantis
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Advocate, artist, grandmother: National leaders and family gather to honor Feinstein's legacy

Vice President Kamala Harris and other national leaders praised the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a leader of uncommon integrity and defender of American values

Advocate, artist, grandmother: National leaders and family gather to honor Feinstein's legacy
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Nearly 50 European leaders stress support for Ukraine at a summit in Spain. Zelenskyy seeks more aid

Almost 50 European leaders are using a summit in southern Spain’s Granada to stress that they stand by Ukraine at a time when Western resolve appears somewhat weakened

Nearly 50 European leaders stress support for Ukraine at a summit in Spain. Zelenskyy seeks more aid
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Georgia state Senate to start its own inquiry of the troubled Fulton County jail in Atlanta

A Georgia state Senate committee says it will start its own investigation of jail conditions in the state’s most populous county

Georgia state Senate to start its own inquiry of the troubled Fulton County jail in Atlanta
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US public support declines for arming Ukraine -Reuters/Ipsos

Support is falling among Americans of both major political parties for supplying Ukraine with weapons, a warning sign for Kyiv, which relies

US public support declines for arming Ukraine -Reuters/Ipsos

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