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Ebrahim Raisi took part in 'death commissions' that ordered the execution of thousands of Iranian prisoners in the late 1980s.

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Analysis: Stakes are high for prosecutors to rescue Cohen testimony as Trump trial enters endgame

The biggest questions as Donald Trump’s first criminal trial resumes Monday are whether his attorneys have destroyed the credibility of star witness Michael Cohen — and how much of the damage prosecutors can fix.

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Taiwan new President Lai Ching-te takes office amid tensions with China

Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, was sworn in on Monday, amid rising tensions with China

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Elon Musk says the match he had with a sumo wrestler was 'a few minutes of glory' that became '8 years of neck pain'

Musk posted a photo of a fight he once had with a sumo wrestler in March 2022. He did not specify when the fight took place.

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is feared dead following a helicopter crash: state media

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is feared to have died in a helicopter crash along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, state media reported Monday.

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Zyn, America's favorite nicotine pouch, is running out of stock in some states

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The Podiums Trump—and His Rivals—Should Use to Avoid Another ‘Senior Moment’

One errant podium brought shame to carpenters everywhere over the weekend when it buckled under the weight of a former president, almost bringing him down with it.

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White House Responds to Stefanik's Israel Speech: 'No Better Friend to Israel' than Biden

The White House issued a statement responding to Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-NY) speech to the Israeli parliament on Sunday.

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Official says rescuers see helicopter that was carrying Iran's president, others at a distance

Rescuers see the helicopter that was carrying Iran’s president and other officials. That's what an official told Iranian state television on Monday.

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Lai Ching-te is sworn in as Taiwan’s new president, as China looks on with suspicion

Lai is viewed as a “separatist” and “troublemaker” by Beijing, which claims the self-ruling island democracy as its own territory.

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'People Are Siding with a Country at War': Tyson Fury Suggests Judges Gave Usyk the Victory Due to Ukraine War

British heavyweight Tyson Fury's loss to Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday has now become something of an international controversy.

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‘The Sympathizer’ Stages a Second Vietnam War

Captain is ready to quit his spy job completely—until he finds out his best friend Bon is ready to go back to Vietnam and start the war all over again.

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Dem Senate Candidate Says She Is 'Not Beholden' to Corporate Lobbyists

A Democrat Senate candidate who has claimed that she is "not beholden" to corporate interests or lobbyists has received cash from lobbyists.

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Foster Care Activist Says Death Threats Won’t Stop Her

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Schumer says Senate to take up border bill again this week

The Senate will vote this week on a bipartisan border security bill after previous efforts collapsed when Republicans withdrew their support, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

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Pope Francis Calls Out ‘Conservative’ American Bishops on ‘60 Minutes’

The 87-year-old sat down with “60 Minutes” to give his take on a number of contentious topics.

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Man steals, crashes police SUV with officer inside in downtown Los Angeles

At least three people, including the officer, were hurt, but none of their injuries were life-threatening.

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Caitlin Clark's mantra as she takes on the WNBA: 'Don’t lose the fun of it'

Clark made her regular season WNBA debut for the Indiana Fever on Tuesday.

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A Brief History of Political Podium Scandals

Trump isn’t the only politician with a podium problem.

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A software engineering job got over 3,000 applications. Here's how a recruiter screened out 98% of them before a phone call.

The more successful interviewed candidates provided specific examples of their experience in software engineering.

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The West can't completely isolate Russian banks because it would be disastrous beyond Russia

The West could still block the access of all Russian banks to SWIFT — but it would come with major fallout.

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He fell in love with Thailand while traveling in his 20s. Now 40, he's back and has built his dream 'James Bond' luxury villa.

"It's much cheaper to build. The final product that I have here, I couldn't have afforded to buy that off the shelf," Johnny Ward told BI.

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Michael Cohen resumes testimony tomorrow. Hear what could happen

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Tapper presses Crockett over her counterattack about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s appearance

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Hunter Biden Reveals Why He’s Punching Back at Fox News

The president’s son spoke to The Daily Beast about why he’s so fed up that he’s threatening a lawsuit.

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Schumer announces Senate to vote this week on previously blocked bipartisan border bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, attempting to put political pressure on Republicans, announced Sunday that the chamber will vote this week on a long-negotiated bipartisan border bill that Republicans blocked earlier this year.

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A career coach shares 3 keys to setting yourself up for success as an entrepreneur

Career coach Marlo Lyons told Business Insider her best tips for entrepreneurs to set themselves up for success as they launch their small businesses.

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Boston University Grads Chant 'USA' as Protesters Disrupt Ceremony

Graduates at Boston University responded to several of their peers disrupting the commencement ceremony by showing their patriotic side.

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In rare interview, Pope Francis discusses same-sex couples, surrogacy — and what gives him hope

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Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

Xander Schauffele has won his first major with a thrilling win at the PGA Championship. Schauffele made a 6-foot birdie putt on the last hole at Valhalla for a one-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau.

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Former CIA director reacts to Stefanik’s remarks about ‘wiping’ Hamas ‘off the face of the Earth’

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Ohio judge set to rule on state’s near-total ban on abortions

Remnants of 2019 ban could be thrown out under challenge from abortion clinics

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Auburn University Football Player Critically Wounded In Florida Shooting

Doctors are still assessing Brian Battie's brain function after he was injured in a Sarasota shooting that killed his brother.

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Trump team claims Michael Cohen ‘collapsed’ under cross-examination. Is that true?

While Trump allies claim the former fixer’s credibility was undermined, legal experts play down the significance of a ‘critical call’ at the center of defense attacks

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U.N. Relief Chief Says Gaza’s Aid Shortages Will Bring ‘Apocalyptic’ Consequences

Martin Griffiths said that the Israeli military's decision to effectively close two major aid crossings will only worsen Gaza's already deadly starvation crisis.

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Pacers eliminate Knicks, advance to Eastern Conference finals after historic shooting performance

The Pacers made 29 of their 38 shots in the first half, a shooting percentage of 76.3% — the highest in the postseason since 1997.

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Police: Illinois Teen Killed by Drunk Driver Weeks Before Graduation

An Illinois teen was killed just weeks before his high school graduation at the hands of an alleged drunk driver, police said.

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Diddy’s ‘Apology’ is Only Happening Because He Got Caught

The hip-hop mogul’s latest social media stunt has become another example of how he can’t seem to keep his foot out of his mouth.

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Trump insiders say he is unlikely to testify in hush money trial

Donald Trump has repeatedly toyed with the idea of taking the stand in his first criminal trial

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MTG’s Broadcaster Boyfriend Announces Departure From Far-Right Network

Devotees of the Right Side Broadcasting Network were in for a bittersweet surprise on Saturday.

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Bruce Nordstrom, former chairman of Nordstrom's department store chain, dies at 90

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Should Donald Trump testify in his hush money trial? Experts weigh in

Former president appears to be toying with the idea of taking the stand to testify in his criminal trial. But is it a good idea? Gustaf Kilander takes a look

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Trump keeps NRA crowd waiting for hours after return to 2024 campaign trail: Live

Donald Trump spoke in St Paul, Minnesota after attending Barron’s graduation in pause from criminal hush money trial

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American Citizens Arrested for Alleged Congo Coup Attempt, Ambassador Says

The U.S. ambassador to the DRC said she was “shocked” and “very concerned” by the possible involvement of Americans in the plot.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged attack seen in 2016 surveillance video

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North Carolina Woman Killed by Rock Thrown into Windshield

A 23-year-old woman was killed while driving on a North Carolina road when someone hurled a rock through her windshield.

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Trump is planning a rare Republican campaign stop in the Bronx to court minority voters. Will it make any difference?

In 2020, Trump won nearly 30,000 more votes in the Bronx than he did in 2016. Biden improved the Democratic vote share by a little under 2,000 votes.

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Steve Buscemi's Alleged Attacker Being Held In Jail On $50,000 Bond

The actor was sent to the hospital with an injured eye earlier this month after being punched in the face by a stranger.

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Longevity fanatic Bryan Johnson says 'sleep is the new coffee'

Some tech execs aren't starting their days anymore with a jolt of caffeine — they're betting on sleep instead.

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Florida Threatens to Revoke Vouchers for Muslim School Due to Radical Imam's Antisemitic Rhetoric

Imam Dr. Fadi Kablawi called Jews “brothers of apes and pigs” and called for their annihilation at a Miami mosque associated with a private Muslim school.

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