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Iran's president says supreme leader urges 'unity' amid US sanctions, and other Mideast developments

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The Latest: Progressives challenge establishment in Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota

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US stocks drift near their records as oil prices rise

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20 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia

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Trump officials propose new scrutiny of food additives and ingredients

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Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029

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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

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Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist

A yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for help from a skiff that ran out of fuel off Alaska's coast.

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WHO says Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared

The World Health Organization says the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak started in February, months before it was officially declared in May.

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US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait

Stocks rose on Wall Street and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month. The S&P 500 rose 0.

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Ukrainian drone attack on an oil hub deep inside Russia kills 13, officials say

Authorities in Russia's Tatarstan region say a Ukrainian drone strike on the petroleum hub of Nizhnekamsk killed 13 people and wounded 75 others in one of the deadliest attack

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alabama’s special congressional primaries

Voters in four of Alabama’s seven congressional districts will select U.S.

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Blink-182's Travis Barker almost died. A new documentary celebrates his life before and after

The documentary “Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear” explores the life of the Blink-182 drummer, focusing on his resilience after a life-altering plane crash.

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How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

Astronomers say viewing conditions are promising for the Perseid meteor shower this year. A new moon will prevent moonlight from spoiling the show.

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UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record

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Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election.

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Ukraine's push to cripple Russia in Crimea is just getting started, drone chief tells AP

Ukraine's drone forces could strike seven times more targets in Crimea if Western funding came faster, according to the commander leading Ukraine's drone war. Maj.

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Turkey’s parliament opens debate on a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants

Turkey’s parliament has opened debate on a draft bill that could suspend sentences, investigations or trials for thousands of Kurdish militants.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin’s state primary

Fresh on the heels of Abdul El-Sayed’s Democratic U.S.

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Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative

At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t leave microplastics in the environment. These are bioplastic pellets.

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