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Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate

Donald Trump has selected Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his Republican running mate

Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate
Environment|News

In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl's blow during peak tourist season

Electricity will likely be out another week for hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston after Hurricane Beryl tore down trees and power lines

In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl's blow during peak tourist season
Business|Lifestyle

Burberry appoints a new CEO as the fashion house warns it expects a first-half operating loss

British luxury fashion house Burberry has appointed Joshua Schulman as its new chief executive officer

Burberry appoints a new CEO as the fashion house warns it expects a first-half operating loss
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World’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach, possibly shedding clues on species

Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded

World’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach, possibly shedding clues on species
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Provisional election results show Rwanda's Kagame cruising to victory, an outcome that was expected

President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Rwanda's presidential election, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected as the country’s long-time ruler aims to extend this three-decade grip on power

Provisional election results show Rwanda's Kagame cruising to victory, an outcome that was expected
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Syrians vote for their next parliament, which may pave the way for Assad to extend his rule

Syrians have voted for members of a new parliament in an election that was expected to hold few surprises

Syrians vote for their next parliament, which may pave the way for Assad to extend his rule
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Bitcoin soars to two-week high after Trump attack

Bitcoin surged to a two-week high on Monday after the attempted assassination of U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump raised the odds of the former president, who has

Bitcoin soars to two-week high after Trump attack
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When does a presumptive nominee become a nominee? Here's how Donald Trump will make it official

Nearly 2,500 delegates gather in Milwaukee this week for a roll call vote to select the Republican presidential nominee, formally ending the presidential primary

When does a presumptive nominee become a nominee? Here's how Donald Trump will make it official
Political

Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history

Presidential conventions can be memorable for floor fights and bloody battles on the streets outside or for scenes that stand out as outlandish or awkward

Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
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A decade after deadly MH17 crash, the father of one victim is still waiting for Russia to say sorry

Quinn Schansman dreamed of becoming the youngest-ever CEO of an American company

A decade after deadly MH17 crash, the father of one victim is still waiting for Russia to say sorry
Environment|News

Rescuers in Nepal recover 11 bodies after a landslide swept 2 buses full of people into a river

Rescuers in Nepal have recovered a total of 11 bodies from the river that two buses full of people were swept into by a landslide

Rescuers in Nepal recover 11 bodies after a landslide swept 2 buses full of people into a river
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Protesters rally peacefully at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza

Protests around the Republican National Convention in downtown Milwaukee have been peaceful and without any major problems

Protesters rally peacefully at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza
News|Political

Jury finishes 2nd day of deliberations without a verdict at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial

The jury at the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez finished its second day of deliberations without a verdict

Jury finishes 2nd day of deliberations without a verdict at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial
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Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal

Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt
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New players emerge in fighting in Myanmar's northeast, as powerful ethnic militias intervene

Recently renewed combat in northeastern Myanmar between troops of the military government and ethnic minority militias has in the past few days become more complicated, as two minority groups not previously involved in the fighting stepped into the fray

New players emerge in fighting in Myanmar's northeast, as powerful ethnic militias intervene
Health|Science

US health officials confirm four new bird flu cases, in Colorado poultry workers

Four poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu

US health officials confirm four new bird flu cases, in Colorado poultry workers
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Trump's economic plans include proposed tariffs, tax cuts and no taxes on tips. Details are scarce

The first night of the Republican National Convention kept its official focus on the economy Monday

Trump's economic plans include proposed tariffs, tax cuts and no taxes on tips. Details are scarce
News|Political

Expert calls NRA's spending policies a 'dumpster fire' as gun group's civil trial begins a new phase

The second phase of the trial in a civil lawsuit against the National Rifle Association and its top executives is underway in New York

Expert calls NRA's spending policies a 'dumpster fire' as gun group's civil trial begins a new phase
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Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen

Lionel Messi’s night ended early during the Copa America final when he emotionally exited the field in the 64th minute with an apparent leg injury on Sunday night

Lionel Messi exits Copa America final with apparent leg injury, ankle swollen
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America's toxic political climate faces calls to 'tone it down' after assassination attempt on Trump

“Tone it down!”

America's toxic political climate faces calls to 'tone it down' after assassination attempt on Trump
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China's Communist Party will signal its approach to the country's challenges at a meeting this week

China’s ruling Communist Party is starting a four-day meeting that is expected to lay out a strategy for self-sufficient economic growth in an era of heightened national security concerns and restrictions on access to American technology

China's Communist Party will signal its approach to the country's challenges at a meeting this week
Business|Technology

Star Entertainment faces system issues, electronic gaming machines shut down

Australia's Star Entertainment Group said on Monday its systems have been disrupted by performance issues, resulting in the shutdown of all electronic gaming machines and electronic table

Star Entertainment faces system issues, electronic gaming machines shut down
Sports

Brewers designate Dallas Keuchel for assignment

Former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel has been designated for assignment by the Brewers, potentially putting a quick end to his Milwaukee tenure.

Brewers designate Dallas Keuchel for assignment
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James Sikking, star of 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser, MD,' dies at 90

James Sikking of “Hill Street Blues” has died at 90

James Sikking, star of 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser, MD,' dies at 90
Economy|News|Travel

Venice nets $2.2 million in day-tripper tax pilot. Opponents say it failed to deter visitors

Venice is wrapping up a pilot program charging day-trippers a 5-euro entrance fee

Venice nets $2.2 million in day-tripper tax pilot. Opponents say it failed to deter visitors

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