Nation and World
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Taliban rule of Afghanistan is open-ended, their chief spokesman says as they begin year 3 in power
Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - The Taliban view their rule of Afghanistan as open-ended, drawing legitimacy from Islamic law and facing no significant threat, their chief spoke...
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Kanye publicist from Chicago, Orland Park minister indicted with Trump in Georgia
Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - A Chicago publicist who worked with R. Kelly and Kanye West and a suburban Lutheran minister are among those indicted late Monday for their alleged involvement in a sche...
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Retail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers are still spending freely
Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK — Americans increased their purchases at retailers last month — for clothing, dining out, online goods and other areas — in a sign that solid consumer spending ...
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Will Donald Trump show up at next week's presidential debate? GOP rivals are preparing for it
Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa - He says he won't sign the pledge required to participate, but former President Donald Trump's Republican rivals are actively preparing as if he will b...
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Vast swath of northeastern China threatened by flooding as rivers rise above warning levels
Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - BEIJING - A vast swath of northeastern China is threatened by flooding as at least 90 rivers have risen above warning levels and 24 have already overflowed their banks, ...
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Israel may uproot ancient Christian mosaic near Armageddon. Where it could go next sparks outcry
Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - TEL MEGIDDO, Israel - An ancient Christian mosaic bearing an early reference to Jesus as God is at the center of a controversy that has riled archaeologists: Should the ...
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Russia's central bank makes huge interest rate hike to try to prop up falling ruble
Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - TALLINN, Estonia - Russia's central bank made a big interest rate hike Tuesday, an emergency move designed to fight inflation and strengthen the ruble after the country'...
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Russia unleashes a missile barrage on Ukraine, killing and wounding civilians
Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - KYIV, Ukraine - Russian forces unleashed a barrage of missiles on regions across Ukraine early Tuesday, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure. The barrage came j...
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'Bidenomics' delivered a once-in-generation investment. It shows the pros and cons of policymaking
Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - There are so many dots on the maps they blur into blobs - each one reflecting trillions of public and private dollars flowing in the U.S. this past year to ...
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Niger's coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for 'high treason'
Aug 14, 2023 1:00 am - NIAMEY, Niger (AP) - The military junta that seized power in Niger said it plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and undermining state s...