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Trump said RFK Jr could run 'wild' with health policy. Instead he's reined him in - Some MAHA voters are frustrated with Kennedy's concessions on key issues, as he pivots away from vaccines. 4 hrs ago

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Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war - Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. 5 hrs ago - World

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Two killed in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean, US military says -- The incident is the latest in a series of US strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats. -- World

11 hours ago

Mexico says US agents killed in crash weren't permitted to operate there -- The two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab. -- Latin America

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'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples -- The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country. -- World

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US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell -- President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

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US to allow firing squads, gas and electrocution for federal executions -- In a memo, the Department of Justice says the move will "strengthen" the death penalty and deter crime.

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OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of mass shooting suspect's account -- Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.

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Watch: Powerful tornadoes barrel through northern Oklahoma -- Ten people were injured and dozens of homes damaged as the twister hit the city of Enid.

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US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro -- Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

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Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a 'grand step' -- A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.

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My five-minute phone call with President Trump -- Sarah Smith asked the president about King Charles's upcoming visit, the state of the so-called special relationship and the war with Iran.

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Fire crews thaw rapper Drake's giant ice installation in Toronto -- Officials say the frozen blocks are being melted due to "dangerous and unsafe activities" after they were set up to promote the singer's album.

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Watch: Black bear caught in net after falling from tree -- A black bear in Albany, New York, climbed a tree in a residential neighbourhood and was tranquillised before falling into a net held by wildlife and law enforcement officials.

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Polite thief thanks clerk after Ohio hotel robbery -- Surveillance video shows the suspect starting the exchange with "How are you doing?" and saying "thank you", as he leaves.

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Relatives of 10 scientists who died or vanished grapple with impact of wild speculation -- Conspiracies are running rampant online after the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 people tied to sensitive US research.

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Who are the players to watch at the NFL Draft? -- The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, with Fernando Mendoza a huge favourite to be the first pick, but who are the other prospects to look out for?

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No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns -- The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

2 days ago

Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins' -- The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.

3 days ago

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy -- The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

3 days ago

Moment Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots heard -- The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.

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'Eat some Gelato' - Americans on what the Royals should do during US visit -- King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet with President Donald Trump during a four-day state visit.

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Georgia declares state of emergency as wildfires destroy dozens of homes -- Two major fires in the southeast of the state – the Pineland Road Fire and the Highway 82 fire have burned more than 39,500 acres.

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Thirty-one sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction -- Many died due to conditions at a warehouse they'd been shipped to, while others arrived dead, authorities say.

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King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign -- The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.

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'My living nightmare': Rob Reiner's son bares soul on how he found out parents were dead -- Jake Reiner says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance".

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