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The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president -- Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters. -- US & Canada

6 hours ago

Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space -- Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters. -- US & Canada

14 minutes ago

Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop - The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user. 1 hr ago

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Watch: Crews battle blaze as thousands evacuated near Los Angeles -- The Sandy Fire ignited in the city of Simi Valley and spread across 1,364 acres (550 hectares) with minimal containment as of Tuesday, officials said.

6 hours ago

Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial -- The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.

5 hours ago

Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal -- Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

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'Not a big fan' - Top Republican breaks with Trump on $1.8bn compensation fund -- John Thune's criticism came as Democrats grilled the acting attorney general on Capitol Hill, labelling the fund "corruption".

2 hours ago

Three Canadian off-duty officers arrested in Spain over 'serious' allegations -- The officers were vacationing in Barcelona, Spain, and not on official duties, Toronto Police Service said.

5 hours ago

'They feel panicked' - Community reacts to San Diego mosque shooting -- Two teenagers fatally shot three men at an Islamic centre on Monday before taking their own lives, police say.

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Watch: Can a Republican win an election while at war with Trump? -- Thomas Massie, the Republican congressman from Kentucky who led the release of the Epstein files, is running against a Trump-backed primary challenger.

7 hours ago

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show -- Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? -- President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

4 days ago

Colbert discusses his show's end with late-night peers -- Stephen Colbert met with Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon to talk about the end of his late night show.

5 days ago

What we know about the San Diego mosque attack suspects -- Authorities say the teenage suspects shared a "broad hatred" of multiple religions and racial groups.

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Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he'll still keep fighting -- Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style.

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What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada -- Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.

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US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened -- An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

4 days ago

In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit -- President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

5 days ago

Woman dies after falling into uncovered New York City manhole -- Police found the 56-year-old unconscious and unresponsive after she stepped out of her vehicle into the manhole on the city's Fifth Avenue on Monday night.

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Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as a hero -- Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".

6 hours ago

Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race -- Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.

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American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo being treated in Germany -- A medical group says an American doctor tested positive after being exposed while treating patients.

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Trump: White House ballroom to be 'drone-proof' with military complex -- The president, who claims the building is a 'gift' to the US, says it will include a hospital and research facilities.

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