Nation and World
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More evacuations considered in Norway where the level in swollen rivers continues to rise
Aug 11, 2023 1:00 am - COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Authorities were on standby to evacuate more people in southeastern Norway Friday, where huge amounts of water, littered with broken trees, debris ...
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Kuwait and Lebanon move to ban 'Barbie' ahead of film's Mideast release
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - "Barbie" is set to open across the Middle East on Thursday, but moves by Kuwait and Lebanon to ban the film for allegedly threatening conse...
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Trump valet pleads not guilty in classified documents case; property manager's arraignment postponed
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Donald Trump's valet pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new charges in the case accusing the ex-president of illegally hoarding classified documents a...
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Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 6.96%, matching highest level this year
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to just under 7%, the latest setback for would-be homebuyers already facing affordability chal...
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Number of Americans applying for jobless aid rises, but not enough to cause concern
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits jumped last week, but not enough to raise concern about the consistently strong U.S. labor market. U.S. application...
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Russia's military push on the eastern front prompts Ukraine to evacuate thousands of civilians
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - KYIV, Ukraine - Ukrainian authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation Thursday of nearly 12,000 civilians from 37 towns and villages in the eastern Kharkiv region, where ...
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Norwegians prepare for more flooding and destruction after days of heavy rain
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Rescuers on Thursday evacuated inundated areas of southeastern Norway and residents braced for more landslides and flooding as rivers swollen by da...
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Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith's team asked a judge on Thursday to set a Jan. 2 trial date for former President Donald Trump in the case charging him with p...
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Wildfire devastates Hawaii's Lahaina, historic city and onetime capital of former kingdom
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - KAHULUI, Hawaii - The wildfire that has brought sheer devastation to Maui is especially heartbreaking for Hawaii because it struck one of its most historic cities and th...
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Western officials: Niger junta warned they'd kill deposed president after any military intervention
Aug 10, 2023 1:00 am - NIAMEY, Niger - Niger's junta told a top U.S. diplomat that they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries attempted any military intervention...