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House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas fails, thwarted by Republican defections

House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas fails, thwarted by Republican defections

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic setback, House Republicans failed Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, forced to shelve a high-profile priority — for now — after a few GOP lawmakers refused to go along with the party’s p
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Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera dies in a helicopter crash. He was 74

Former Chilean President Sebastián Piñera dies in a helicopter crash. He was 74

VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) — Sebastián Piñera , the two-time former president of Chile who faced social upheaval followed by a pandemic in his second term, died Tuesday in a helicopter crash. He was 74.
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Qatar gets 'positive' response from Hamas on cease-fire plan as group reiterates its broader demands

Qatar gets 'positive' response from Hamas on cease-fire plan as group reiterates its broader demands

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Hamas' response to the latest plan for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages was “generally positive,” key mediator Qatar said Tuesday, as the militant group reiterated its demand for an end to the war, something Israel
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Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter’s mother, guilty of manslaughter

Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter’s mother, guilty of manslaughter

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan jury convicted a school shooter’s mother of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in the killings of four students in 2021, making her the first parent in the U.S.
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Border security and Ukraine aid collapses despite Biden's plea for Congress to 'show some spine'

Border security and Ukraine aid collapses despite Biden's plea for Congress to 'show some spine'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Congress to “show some spine” and stand up to Donald Trump even as a Senate deal on border enforcement measures and Ukraine aid rapidly collapsed.
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Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says

Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election , rejecting the former president’s claims that he is immune from prosecution and breathin
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Paris Olympics organizers 'surprised' by reports of investigation into president's pay

Paris Olympics organizers 'surprised' by reports of investigation into president's pay

PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics organizing committee has expressed surprise that the salary of its president is reportedly being investigated by the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office.
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Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong

Messi says he 'feels much better' and hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong

TOKYO (AP) — Look for Lionel Messi to play on Wednesday in Tokyo where Inter Miami meets Japanese club Vissel Kobe in a friendly.
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1 person killed and 2 assailants shot dead during an attack on a Turkish courthouse

1 person killed and 2 assailants shot dead during an attack on a Turkish courthouse

ISTANBUL (AP) — One person died and two assailants were shot dead in an attack on a courthouse in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkish officials said.
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Senegal parliament delays election until December after opposition lawmakers are blocked from voting

Senegal parliament delays election until December after opposition lawmakers are blocked from voting

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s parliament voted Monday to delay the West African nation’s presidential election until Dec.
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