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Live - U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes - U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians. updated 4M ago

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Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say -- Iranian forces in recent days have brought down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

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Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threats -- Canada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level."

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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles told him, "we'll forget her soon" -- The late Prince Diana's brother claims in a new book that King Charles had "contempt" for his ex-wife, telling him she would be forgotten "soon enough."

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1,700-year-old fragment of "Odyssey" discovered inside library book -- The paper was found inside a collection of early Christian manuscripts purchased by Utrecht University in the mid-20th century.

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Possible U.S. war crimes in Iran cited by U.N.-backed experts -- Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.'s top human rights body say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran.

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9th woman found dead in South Africa, adding to fears of serial killer -- South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, adding that it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.

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House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition -- The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.

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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk? -- U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.

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ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing -- An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.

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Village votes to leave U.K. in symbolic protest of plan to house asylum seekers -- Residents of Piddington voted overwhelmingly to leave the United Kingdom in a symbolic referendum over plans to house asylum seekers nearby.

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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt -- Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago. -- Sep 16

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Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves? -- Analysts tell CBS News that as the U.S. and China race for AI supremacy, they risk driving all of humanity "off a cliff." -- Sep 16

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U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people -- The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa. -- Sep 16

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