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Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault

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Russia and Ukraine trade airstrikes as reconstruction and security talks resume in Brussels

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After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'

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The leader of a German conservative party is found dead at a Berlin hotel

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AI stocks keep falling, as oil prices and bond yields steady following their post-election slides

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Republicans were punished in the midterms for Trump's economic policies, The AP Voter Poll shows

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The Latest: Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate and governor’s races

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Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide. These toys join classics like Mr.

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Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories

Strong turnout among Black voters helped propel several Black candidates to surprise victories in the midterm elections and led to razor-thin losses in other races.

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BoE hikes rate for first time in 3 years; retreating oil prices may allow for more options ahead

The Bank of England is raising interest rates for the first time in more than three years in an effort to tackle an inflation shock stoked by the Iran war.

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison

A Hong Kong court has sentenced activist Joshua Wong to 10 more years in prison under a national security law imposed by Beijing.

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FIFA council member Tashima to run against Infantino in election, Japanese media report

Kohzo Tashima intends to run for FIFA president against Gianni Infantino, according to Japanese media.

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New Mariners manager Jason Kanzler once taught chemistry. Now he’ll try to build it

The Seattle Mariners began a new era Wednesday when the club introduced Jason Kanzler as its manager.

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No. 25 Florida to start QB Tramell Jones against Oklahoma in the Swamp, AP source says

A person familiar with the decision says Tramell Jones Jr. will make his second career start for Florida when the 25th-ranked Gators host Oklahoma on Saturday night.

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Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show

The new Met Gala exhibit will examine ordinary items and materials like jeans, puffer jackets and plastic and how fashion designers transform them.

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House fire in Brooklyn kills 6 people and injures 7, more than 200 firefighters respond

A fire in a two-story home in New York has killed six people and injured seven others.

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French unions join forces for nationwide strikes, increasing pressure on Macron’s government

Hundreds of thousands of trade union members have joined nationwide strikes and demonstrations in France to demand higher wages and support the high school protest movement.

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Unemployment claims drop to 189,000, the fewest since mid-July

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain scarce and most workers enjoy job security.

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Multiple flights in Europe again diverted after bomb threats deemed 'malicious hoaxes'

Multiple flights in Europe have been targeted by bomb threats, causing emergency landings and military escorts.

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Key federal panel is expected to approve Trump's arch while it's being challenged in court

A key federal panel is expected to give final approval to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch near downtown Washington.

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