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Record numbers of migrants head to US border, in fresh test for Biden

By Lizbeth Diaz and Daina Beth Solomon TIJUANA, Mexico, (Reuters) - Thousands of migrants have crossed into the United States in recent days, from California to Texas, with many more…

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Hope deal may be near as striking writers, Hollywood studios to meet again Thursday

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Negotiators for the striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Hollywood studios will meet again on Thursday to try to…

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Trump says if elected again he will send troops to US-Mexico border

By Nathan Layne Sept 20 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump said that if elected again he would shift resources from federal law enforcement agencies and send thousands of…

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How Iran, US clinched rare detainee swap and funds release

By Parisa Hafezi Sept 18 (Reuters) - Iran and the U.S. were to swap five detainees each on Monday after Qatar mediated a deal between the arch foes that also…

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US military ‘loses’ F-35 fighter jet

The US military has asked for the public's help to try and locate one of its F-35 fighter jets after the pilot ejected from the aircraft. It went missing on…

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Americans divided on House Republicans’ Biden impeachment probe -Reuters/Ipsos

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is divided over the Republican impeachment probe of Democratic President Joe Biden, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed this week, with…

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U.S. auto workers target Detroit Three with first simultaneous strike

By Joseph White and David Shepardson DETROIT, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers union launched simultaneous strikes at three factories owned by General Motors, Ford and Chrysler owner…

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Mitt Romney to retire from US Senate

By David Morgan and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Mitt Romney will not seek reelection in 2024, capping a roller-coaster ride through Republican politics from the height of…

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Biden accused of sidelining Vietnam and India rights over strategic interests

The White House fact sheet issued during President Joe Biden's visit to Vietnam weighed in at over 2,600 words. The section on human rights contained just 112 words, including a sub-heading. From business…

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UK, Japanese, Italian partners agree next steps for fighter jet

Britain's BAE Systems, Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Italy's Leonardo have agreed the next steps to deliver the concept phase of a next-generation combat aircraft, BAE Systems said on Tuesday.…

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Former Trump aide files appeal to move Georgia election case to federal court

Mark Meadows, a former aide to Donald Trump who was charged in Georgia with trying to overturn the former U.S. president's 2020 election loss, has appealed a judge's ruling denying…

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US and Vietnam ink historic partnership in Biden visit, with eyes on China

Upgrade allows U.S. to reach same tier as China, Russia U.S. sees Vietnam as crucial in its strategy to contain Beijing Partnership to boost cooperation on chips, rare earths Vietnam…

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Biden meets China leader Li, says economic woes make Taiwan invasion less likely

By Nandita Bose and Trevor Hunnicutt HANOI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he held his highest-level talks with Chinese leadership in months, adding that Beijing's economic…

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US, Vietnam to boost ties as Biden visits, seek China hedge with chips, rare earths

By Nandita Bose, Francesco Guarascio and Trevor Hunnicutt HANOI/NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The United States and Vietnam plan to elevate their relations as U.S. President Joe Biden visits the country…

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US CDC says existing antibodies can work against new COVID variant

(Reuters) - Early research data has shown that antibodies produced by prior infection or existing vaccines against the coronavirus were sufficient to protect against the new BA.2.86 variant, the U.S.…

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CIA seeks to recruit Russian officials with silky video about truth

MOSCOW, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, which is trying to recruit more Russians as spies, has released a video targeting Moscow officials with an appeal to…

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US Vice President Harris dismisses Biden age concerns, but ready to be president

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris dismissed questions about President Joe Biden's age on Friday, telling a television interviewer she is prepared to be commander in chief, but…

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US to send controversial depleted-uranium munitions to Ukraine

(Reuters) - The Pentagon announced a new security assistance package worth up to $175 million for Ukraine, including depleted uranium ammunition for Abrams tanks, the first time the U.S. is…

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Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio gets 22 years in Jan 6 case

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former leader of the right-wing Proud Boys group, Enrique Tarrio, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the Jan.…

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Trump breezes past Republican challengers

Donald Trump is trouncing the rest of the Republican field with support for his main challenger, Ron DeSantis, falling by half, a new poll has found. Despite facing 91 felony…

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Photo Story: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Splashdown off the coast of Jacksonville

A handout picture made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shows support teams work around the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts…

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Crashed Russian mission left a crater on the moon, NASA images show

MOSCOW, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Russia's failed Luna-25 mission left a 10-metre wide crater on the moon when it crashed last month after a problem preparing for a soft landing…

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Florida’s storm-struck Gulf Coast takes stock as Idalia soaks Carolinas

By Julio-Cesar Chavez, Marco Bello and Brendan O'Brien HORSESHOE BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Idalia drenched the Carolinas with heavy rain before departing the U.S. Eastern Seaboard on Thursday,…

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Biden approves military aid to Taiwan under program normally used for sovereign states

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has approved a military transfer to Taiwan under the Foreign Military Financing, or FMF, program normally used for sovereign…

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US Senate’s McConnell freezes up for second time in public appearance

By Moira Warburton (Reuters) - Top U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell froze up for more than 30 seconds on Wednesday during a public appearance before he was escorted away, the…

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Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia

By Marco Bello and Maria Alejandra Cardona PERRY, Florida, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hurricane Idalia plowed into Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday with howling winds, torrential rains and pounding surf,…

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Canada, citing potential dangers, warns LGBTQ travelers of US risks

By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada, citing the risk of potential dangers, is advising LGBTQ travelers planning trips to the United States to check how they might be affected…

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US could again hold nuclear weapons on British soil

The United States could again station nuclear weapons on British soil, official documents suggest, after the US Air Force (USAF) secured funding for a new facility in Suffolk. Congress received…

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US B-1B bomber deployed for joint military drills with South Korea

By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. B-1B bomber joined military drills by the United States and South Korea on Wednesday, the 10th such flight by an…

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UPDATED: Florida’s Gulf Coast braces for major hurricane as Idalia nears landfall

By Maria Alejandra Cardona and Marco Bello STEINHATCHEE, Florida, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Florida's Gulf Coast braced on Wednesday for fierce winds, torrential rain and surging seawater from Idalia, forecast…

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United States to investigate Shein’s labour policies

Republican attorneys general from 16 U.S. states asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to audit China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein's supply chain for the use of forced labour ahead of its…

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US auto sales hint slowdown as economic woes weigh – S&P Global Mobility

Car sales in the United States are expected to remain steadfast in August but are showing early signs of a slowdown, S&P Global Mobility said, amid contract negotiations with workers…

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Biden back to school as Republicans fight education culture war

President Joe Biden will spotlight on Monday efforts to combat cratering U.S. student performance since the COVID-19 pandemic, as Republicans work to feature the emotionally charged issue of education in…

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Trump campaign raises over $7 million since mug shot

US former President Donald Trump's election campaign has raised some $20 million (approximately €18.5 million) in roughly the time since his indictment in federal and state cases connected to false…

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US judge to set trial date for Trump over efforts to overturn 2020 election

A federal judge on Monday is expected to set a start date for former U.S. President Donald Trump's criminal trial on charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat…

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‘Tragic’ crash injures 23 US Marines in Australia exercises

SYDNEY, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Twenty-three U.S. Marines were injured during military exercises in northern Australia on Sunday, officials said, in a helicopter crash that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called…

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No DeSantis debate bounce, but some Republicans more open to him -Reuters/Ipsos

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump leads Ron DeSantis by nearly 40 percentage points in the race for the Republican presidential nomination even after declining to debate the…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

A shell team of four and coxswain row along the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Temperatures in Boston reached a high of 85F (30C), while many portions of the…

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Nearly 13 million people watched US Republican presidential primary debate on Fox News networks

By Dawn Chmielewski, Helen Coster and Lisa Richwine (Reuters) - The first U.S. Republican presidential primary debate for the 2024 election was viewed on Fox News on Wednesday night…

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Ukrainian pilots to receive F-16 training in US

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The United States will begin flight training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets in October, the Pentagon announced. The training will begin after the pilots…

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Trump’s Georgia jailhouse mug shot makes history

Donald Trump has had his picture taken innumerable times over the decades, from his early days as a real estate magnate to his turn as a reality TV star and throughout his…

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Biden unsurprised by report of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death

U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was not surprised by reports that Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin had died in a plane crash, adding that not much happens…

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With Trump absent, Republican rivals trade attacks at first 2024 debate

Eight Republican presidential candidates traded barbs on Wednesday at their first debate of the 2024 election as they jockeyed for position behind the absent front-runner, Donald Trump, who derided the event in…

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Trump plans to turn himself in on Thursday over Georgia indictment

Former U.S. President Donald Trump plans to surrender on Thursday in Atlanta in connection with his indictment in Georgia on charges he sought to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state,…

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WATCH: Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flash floods in California

Tropical Storm Hilary unleashed furious flash floods east and west of Los Angeles on Sunday as the system made its historic arrival in California after barreling through Mexico's Baja California peninsula with deadly force.One…

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Trump says he won’t take part in Republican debates

Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would skip the upcoming Republican primary debates, citing his large lead in opinion polls as evidence that he was already well-known…

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Moscow court arrests U.S. national for ‘espionage’ -Russian news agencies

A Moscow court has arrested an already imprisoned Russia-born U.S. citizen on charges of espionage, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday. The businessman, Gene Spector, is serving a 3.5-year sentence…

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DeSantis allies urge him to defend Trump at Republican debate

Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis should defend former President Donald Trump at the first Republican primary debate on Wednesday and go on the attack against campaign rival Vivek Ramaswamy, the main…

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Biden hopes to tighten S. Korean, Japanese bond at Camp David

When Yoon Suk Yeol this week commemorated his country's 1945 independence from Japan, the South Korean president didn't dwell on the brutal 35-year occupation his people endured under their neighbour.…

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US FDA approves Pfizer’s blood cancer therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted accelerated approval to Pfizer's therapy for treating patients with a type of blood cancer that is difficult to treat, the company…

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Trump heading for Republican ‘coronation’ as 2024 rivals struggle to stop him

As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis flipped pork chops in front of the cameras at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, a plane appeared in the broiling blue sky. It was…

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Hunter Biden could face trial, newly named US special counsel says

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden may be headed for a criminal trial, U.S. Special Counsel David Weiss said shortly after promotion into that role on Friday, in a sign…

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Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble DeSantis’ effort to reboot his campaign

Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis hold competing events in the early nominating state of Iowa on Saturday, at a time when the former president overwhelmingly dominates opinion…

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China uncovers alleged Chinese spy for CIA – state broadcaster

China has uncovered a Chinese national suspected of spying for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), state television said on Friday, highlighting what it said were the risks and dangers…

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100-day strike: Hollywood writers frustrated as talks languish

The Hollywood writers' strike marks 100 days on Wednesday with contract talks stalled and people on the picket lines protesting what they describe as a disregard for their demands. The strike began…

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US dispatches warships after China and Russia send naval patrol near Alaska

The US dispatched four navy warships as well as a reconnaissance airplane after multiple Chinese and Russian military vessels carried out a joint naval patrol near Alaska last week. …

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Who is Special Counsel Jack Smith in the Trump documents case?

By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jack Smith, the U.S. special counsel who on Thursday is summoning Donald Trump to court to face a second federal criminal indictment, has…

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