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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Acapulco, Mexico

An aerial view of the Plaza Manzanillo yacht club affected by Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, Mexico. The Plaza Manzanillo yacht club, one of the principal tourist spots in the entire…

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Trump edges up in Iowa even as legal challenges grow, poll shows

WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump maintains a commanding lead over his Republican rivals in Iowa less than three months before the state kicks off the…

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White House unveils wide-ranging action to mitigate AI risks

By Jeff Mason Oct 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will take wide ranging action on artificial intelligence (AI) on Monday by seeking to increase safety while protecting consumers,…

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Mexico throws troops, aid into Acapulco as hurricane death toll rises

By Josue Decavele ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico's government intensified efforts to get the stricken coastal city of Acapulco back on its feet as the toll of dead and missing…

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Argentina poll shows ruling party hopeful Massa leading Milei

The presidential standard-bearer for Argentina's ruling Peronists, Sergio Massa, has opened up a lead over his far-right rival Javier Milei with less than a month to go before the decisive…

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Colombia rescues kidnapped mother of Liverpool soccer player Luis Diaz

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that the mother of Liverpool soccer player Luis Diaz had been rescued after being kidnapped in northern Colombia, but officials were still searching for his…

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Maine shooting suspect found dead in cargo trailer, motive still a mystery

By Gabriella Borter LEWISTON, Maine (Reuters) - The U.S. Army reservist who sprayed a bowling alley and bar with gunfire this week in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people, took his…

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With House speaker installed, US Congress returns to spending battles

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The morning after U.S. House of Representatives Republicans united around new Speaker Mike Johnson, lawmakers on Thursday returned their attention to spending bills urgently…

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Machado formally wins Venezuela primary, government warns against foreign interference

CARACAS, (Reuters) - Former lawmaker Maria Corina Machado was formally declared the victor of the Venezuelan opposition's weekend presidential primary, as a government official warned foreign diplomats not to interfere…

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Hurricane Otis kills at least 27, hammers Acapulco as damage seen in billions

By Henry Romero and Diego Oré ACAPULCO, Mexico, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Hurricane Otis claimed the lives of at least 27 people, Mexico's government said on Thursday after one of…

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Police hunt for man linked to major mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine

By Daniel Trotta and Julia Harte (Reuters) - Hundreds of police searched the city of Lewiston and surrounding areas of Maine state for a man sought in connection with mass…

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Hurricane Otis pummels Mexico’s Acapulco, cutting off famous beach resort

By Javier Verdin ACAPULCO, Mexico, (Reuters) - Hurricane Otis, one of the strongest storms ever to hit Mexico's Pacific Coast, roared into the beach resort of Acapulco early on Wednesday,…

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Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum

By David Morgan, Moira Warburton and Makini Brice WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives elected Republican Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership experience, as speaker, ending a…

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Category 5 hurricane Otis makes landfall near Acapulco, US NHC says

By Javier Verdin Oct 25 (Reuters) - Otis has made landfall near Acapulco, Mexico, as a Category 5 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday. The hurricane…

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Trump valued holdings at ‘whatever number’ he picked, Michael Cohen testifies

By Jack Queen and Luc Cohen NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen testified on Tuesday that he manipulated the values of the former U.S.…

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Brazen ambush leaves at least 13 local police dead in Mexico

Assailants gunned down at least 13 local police officers in southern Mexico's Guerrero state on Monday, a state government source told Reuters, in the latest brazen attack in a region…

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Biden to host South American leaders for summit on migration

U.S. President Joe Biden will host leaders from South American nations at the White House for a summit on Nov. 3 where the United States will reaffirm its commitment for…

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Republican search for new US House leader returns to square one

By David Morgan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Republicans, whose party infighting has paralyzed the U.S. House of Representatives for three weeks, will begin again on Monday…

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Venezuela primary count unfinished, Machado declares victory

Former lawmaker Maria Corina Machado is leading the vote count in the Venezuelan opposition's presidential primary by a huge margin and has claimed victory in the Sunday contest, with final…

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Argentina’s Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei

By Nicolás Misculin, Candelaria Grimberg and Anna-Catherine Brigida BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Argentina's ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country's general election on Sunday, setting the stage for…

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Argentina election 2023: who is running for president?

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - People in Argentina will vote on Oct. 22 to elect a new president, with an ultra-libertarian, a conservative and the ruling coalition's center-left hopeful fighting tooth…

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Argentine voters, fired up by anger, ready to leap into the political void

By Nicolás Misculin BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Argentina may be about to leap into the political unknown. The South American country, the region's No.2 economy after Brazil, will vote in…

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US seeks to buy 6 million barrels for oil reserve by January

By Timothy Gardner (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration hopes to buy 6 million barrels of crude oil for delivery to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in December and January, as…

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Republicans drop Jim Jordan’s US House speaker bid after third failed vote

By Katharine Jackson, Gram Slattery and David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hardline conservative Republican Jim Jordan's quest to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives ended on Friday as…

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Biden says Israel should delay invasion of Gaza until more hostages get out

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden, when asked by a reporter whether Israel should delay a potential ground invasion of Gaza until more hostages can get out, said "yes".…

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Canada halts in-person operations in some Indian consulates, pulls 41 diplomats out of India

NEW DELHI, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Canada on Friday said it was temporarily suspending in-person operations in the Indian cities of Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Mumbai, adding that visa applicants from…

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US Army charges Private Travis King with desertion over dash into North Korea

By Phil Stewart (Reuters) - The U.S. Army has charged Private Travis King with crimes ranging from desertion for running into North Korea in July to assault against fellow soldiers…

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US troops attacked in Iraq, Syria and on alert for more strikes

By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. troops have been repeatedly attacked in Iraq and Syria in recent days, U.S. officials said, as Washington is on heightened alert for activity…

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US easing Venezuela oil sanctions after election deal

By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The Biden administration is easing sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector almost immediately in response to a 2024 election deal reached between the…

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Jim Jordan fails again in US House speaker bid as Republicans eye backup plan

By David Morgan, Moira Warburton and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Outspoken conservative Jim Jordan sought more time to bolster his faltering bid for the top job in the U.S.…

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Republican Jim Jordan loses first US House speaker vote, plays for time

By David Morgan, Makini Brice and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Combative right-wing Republican Jim Jordan sought more time to build support for his bid for speaker of the U.S.…

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Biden postpones Colorado trip to focus on national security, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden postponed a trip to a wind tower plant in Colorado on Monday to stay at the White House for national security meetings, the White House said,…

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Amazon rainforest records lowest water level in 121 years amid drought

The water level at a major river port in Brazil's Amazon rainforest hit its lowest point in at least 121 years on Monday, as a historic drought upends the lives…

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Businessman Noboa wins Ecuador presidency, eclipsing father’s legacy

Business scion Daniel Noboa will fulfill a long-held family ambition when he takes office as Ecuador's president, after winning election on Sunday on promises to create jobs and bring crime…

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Donald Trump wants to give evidence in London court over ‘Steele dossier’

Donald Trump wants to give evidence in a London court to prove claims Russia supported his 2016 election campaign are false, the former U.S. president's lawyers said on Monday as…

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Russia expects Venezuela’s Maduro to visit as relations deepen

Russia expects a visit by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as the two oil producers deepen their cooperation and Russian companies seek to invest more in the South American country, President…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Cali, Colombia

General view of the Cali Botanical Garden, in Cali, Colombia. The Cali Botanical Garden opened its doors to the public in August to provide the city with a unique space…

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Annular solar eclipse transfixes crowds across the Americas

By Alberto Fajardo CAMPECHE, Mexico, (Reuters) - Thousands of people across the Americas gazed at the heavens on Saturday to witness a rare phenomenon known as an annular solar eclipse,…

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In Gaza crisis, Biden faces little pressure to rein in Israel – for now

By Matt Spetalnick, Patricia Zengerle and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite Israeli bombardment that has brought Gaza to the brink of a humanitarian meltdown, U.S. President Joe Biden is…

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Argentina election race close with Milei in the lead, pollsters say

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Far-right libertarian Javier Milei is leading the polls ahead of Argentina's Oct. 22 presidential vote, but it remains a tight race between the top…

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US House speaker nominee Scalise drops out of race, deepening crisis

By David Morgan and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Representative Steve Scalise, who Republicans picked to be the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, dropped out of the…

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Amazon drought stalls shipping as boats run aground in low rivers

By Bruno Kelly and Ana Mano MANAUS, (Reuters) - A barge carrying three trucks and 2,000 empty cooking gas cylinders lies stranded on the vast sand banks of a diminished…

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US House in limbo as Republican Scalise appears short of votes for speaker

By David Morgan, Richard Cowan and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday nominated Steve Scalise to serve as speaker following last…

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Internet companies report biggest-ever denial of service operation

By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Internet companies Google, Amazon and Cloudflare say they have weathered the internet's largest-known denial of service attack and are sounding the alarm over a…

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Biden administration takes aim at junk fees with new proposed rule

The Biden administration took another shot at unpopular junk fees on Wednesday with a proposed rule that would require businesses disclose mandatory fees up front and an instruction to banks…

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U.S. will support Ukraine for as long as it takes- Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday the United States would continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, amid political chaos in Congress and the crisis…

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Nikki Haley raises $11 million in battle to take on Trump in 2024 Republican race

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley raised more than $11 million between July and September, according to her campaign, a significant haul that reflects growing interest in her bid to take…

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Iran prisoner swap for $6 billion in spotlight after Hamas attacks Israel

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Palestinian group Hamas's surprise assault on Israel Saturday and Israel's retaliation have killed more than 1,100 people and focused attention on the Iran-backed Islamist group. U.S.…

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Israel war adds urgency to US Republican House speaker crisis

By Joey Roulette and David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives face new pressure to select a speaker after Israel declared war on Sunday, following…

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US sends military ships, aircraft closer to Israel

By Kanishka Singh and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will send multiple military ships and aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, Defense Secretary Lloyd…

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As Modi-Trudeau tensions rise, Canadian colleges seek to reassure students

By Nivedita Balu, Wa Lone, Manoj Kumar TORONTO/AMRITSAR, India, (Reuters) - Canadian universities are reassuring Indian students of their safety and offering resources to deal with the uncertainty triggered by…

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As US and Mexico seek more migrant deportation flights, Venezuelans press on

By Elida Moreno METETI, Panama (Reuters) - Despite a planned increase in deportation flights from the U.S. in an attempt to stem growing numbers of migrants arriving through the border…

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Mild quake felt in Mexico city, no immediate reports of damages

MEXICO CITY, Oct 6 (Reuters) - An earthquake alarm sounded in Mexico City late on Friday and mild shaking was felt in parts of the capital, according to Reuters witnesses,…

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Biden to build more US border wall using Trump-era funds

By Mica Rosenberg and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration said it will add sections to a border wall to stave off record migrant crossings from Mexico,…

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Biden fears congressional chaos will disrupt US aid to Ukraine

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - President Joe Biden expressed fears that U.S. aid to Ukraine could be hurt by congressional chaos and said he will give a major speech…

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US aid to Ukraine may hinge partly on who takes over as House speaker

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster could signal a shift in the U.S. House of Representatives on aid to Ukraine, with some of his possible successors…

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Trump hit with gag order after lashing out at court clerk in NY fraud case

By Jack Queen NEW YORK, (Reuters) - The judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial imposed a gag order - promising sanctions for any violations - on the former U.S.…

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