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Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week’s election?

Former South African President Jacob Zuma arrives at Orlando stadium in the township of Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, for the…

May 20, 2024

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Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts after hitting a basket over Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon in the second half…

May 19, 2024

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Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on as time runs out in the second half of Game 7 of…

May 19, 2024

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protege, dies at 63 in helicopter crash

FILE – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi listens to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, not in photo, during a joint news…

May 19, 2024

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Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What’s behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal…

May 19, 2024

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Tugboats escort ship that caused deadly Baltimore bridge collapse back to port

Tugboats escort the cargo ship Dali after it was refloated in Baltimore, Monday, May 20, 2024. The vessel struck the…

May 19, 2024

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Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) celebrates with guard Anthony Edwards (5) after making a 3-point basket during the second…

May 19, 2024

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Iran’s president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in Mideast

People hold up posters of President Ebrahim Raisi during a mourning ceremony for him at Vali-e-Asr square in downtown Tehran,…

May 19, 2024

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Taiwan’s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, right, and former President Tsai Ing-wen wave during Lai's inauguration ceremonies in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday,…

May 19, 2024

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Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

Xander Schauffele celebrates after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in…

May 19, 2024

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What do we know so far about the mysterious crash of the helicopter carrying Iran’s president?

In this photo provided by Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA, the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi takes off at…

May 19, 2024

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Man City wins record fourth straight Premier League title after 3-1 win against West Ham

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, and Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrate at the end of the English Premier League soccer…

May 19, 2024

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The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest

FILE – Police advance on pro-Palestinian demonstrators after defying orders to leave at an encampment on the UCLA campus, in…

May 19, 2024

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The Senate filibuster is a hurdle to any national abortion bill. Democrats are campaigning on it

FILE – Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., speaks before President Joe Biden, Jan. 25, 2024, in Superior, Wis. Several Democrats running…

May 19, 2024

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At least 11 killed as Russia presses forward with its offensive in northeastern Ukraine

A Ukrainian police officer and war crime prosecutor inspect fragments of a glide bomb in front of damaged house, after…

May 19, 2024

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Chapman leads Giants against the Rockies following 4-hit performance

Colorado Rockies (15-30, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (22-25, third in the NL West) San Francisco;…

May 19, 2024

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Companies are trying to attract more smartphone users across Africa. But there are risks

Anita Akpeere, who uses her mobile phone to run her business, prepares food at her restaurant in Accra, Ghana, Tuesday,…

May 19, 2024

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Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall

Bright yellow blooms carpet the ground, a sharp contrast to the imposing steel bollards of the border wall topped with…

May 18, 2024

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As killings surge, Haitians struggle to bury loved ones and find closure in violent capital

Friends and family accompany the coffin that contain the remains of Jhon-Roselet Joseph, killed by a stray bullet during clashes…

May 18, 2024

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Luis Matos hits a 3-run homer and Matt Chapman has 4 hits in Giants’ 14-4 win over Rockies

San Francisco Giants' Luis Matos hits a two-run single against the Colorado Rockies during the eighth inning of a baseball…

May 18, 2024

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Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator and veteran political adviser, dies at 58

FILE – Signage hangs at CNN center, April 21, 2022, in Atlanta. Alice Stewart, a CNN political commentator and veteran…

May 18, 2024

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NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots over New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) during the second half of…

May 18, 2024

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Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president’s backers say he shares faith, values

Hats reading, "God, Guns and Trump," and "Jesus is my savior, Trump is my president," are sold at a campaign…

May 18, 2024

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Giants bring 1-0 series advantage over Rockies into game 2

Colorado Rockies (15-29, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (21-25, fourth in the NL West) San Francisco;…

May 18, 2024