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South Africa’s election could bring a defining moment — and new complications. Here’s what to know

An array of election posters from various political parties are displayed on poles in Pretoria, South Africa, Thursday, May 16,…

May 16, 2024

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Putin concludes a trip to China by emphasizing its strategic and personal ties to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he talks with students of the Harbin Institute of Technology in Harbin, northeastern China's…

May 16, 2024

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Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, the Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy

A mourner stands at the casket of slain airman Roger Fortson during his funeral at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church,…

May 16, 2024

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Israel insists it is doing all it can to protect civilians in Gaza and denies genocide charges

Front row from left, South Africa's agents Cornelius Scholtz, Vusimuzi Madonsela and Israel's agents Gilad Naom, Tamar Kaplan Tourgeman and…

May 16, 2024

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Trump campaigns in Minnesota, predicting he will win the traditionally Democratic state in November

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at the Minnesota Republican Lincoln Reagan Dinner Friday, May 17, 2024, at…

May 16, 2024

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Judge pushes decision to next week on Alec Baldwin’s indictment in fatal 2021 shooting

FILE – Alec Baldwin attends the Roundabout Theatre Company's annual gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on Monday, March 6, 2023,…

May 16, 2024

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Taiwan is selling more to the US than China in major shift away from Beijing

A worker walks past the logo of the factory of King Yuan Electronics Co. after work in Miaoli County, western…

May 16, 2024

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Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edward, left, runs down the court after making a 3-point shot against the Denver Nuggets during…

May 16, 2024

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Justice Alito’s home flew flag upside down after Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ claims, report says

FILE – Associate Justice Samuel Alito joins other members of the Supreme Court as they pose for a new group…

May 16, 2024

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Pacers hope home cooking energizes push to even series with New York, force Game 7

Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith (23) reacts to a foul called against him during the first half of Game 5 in…

May 16, 2024

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Man convicted of killing 4 people at ex-girlfriend’s home near Denver

This booking photo provided by the Aurora, Colo., Police Department shows Joseph Mario Castorena, who was convicted Thursday, May 16,…

May 16, 2024

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House Republicans ditch their day jobs to stand with Trump, while legislating languishes

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks during a news conference near Manhattan criminal court Thursday, May 16, 2024, in New York.…

May 16, 2024

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Marchand may return from injury for Game 6, says part of playoff hockey is ‘trying to hurt someone’

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates with the puck as Florida Panthers center Kevin Stenlund (82) defends during…

May 16, 2024

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Bad Bunny sports agency sues baseball players’ union over ban, announces Ronald Acu単a Jr. as client

Bad Bunny performs on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP)(Photo by…

May 16, 2024

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NFL schedule makers didn’t seek out a Chiefs game close to a Taylor Swift concert

FILE – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card…

May 16, 2024

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1 person has died and another is hurt after a fiery tanker truck crash in Colorado

Emergency workers survey the damage after a vehicle collided with tanker truck along Interstate 70 Thursday, May 16, 2024, near…

May 16, 2024

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Suspended Argonauts QB Chad Kelly withdraws from camp, citing desire to minimize distractions

FILE – Toronto Argonauts' Chad Kelly poses with his award for Most Outstanding Player at the Canadian Football League Awards…

May 16, 2024

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Lawyer for family of slain US Air Force airman says video and calls show deputy went to wrong home

Trial lawyer Benjamin Crump speaks as the family of slain airman Roger Fortson look on during a news conference describing…

May 16, 2024

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House votes to require delivery of bombs to Israel in GOP-led rebuke of Biden policies

From left, GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., House Majority Leader Steve Scalise,…

May 16, 2024

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Shaken by the Fico assassination attempt, the EU wonders if June elections can be free of violence

FILE – A group stands under an election banner outside the European Parliament in Brussels on April 29, 2024. In…

May 16, 2024

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Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe

This image released by NASA shows the ZS7 galaxy system, revealing the ionized hydrogen emission in orange and the doubly…

May 16, 2024

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Supreme Court sides with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, spurning a conservative attack

FILE – The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, April 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)(AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) WASHINGTON (AP)…

May 16, 2024

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Afro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba

FILE – People light candles in honor of Cuba's patron saint, the Virgin of Charity of Cobre, at her shrine…

May 16, 2024

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Schauffele gets another major scoring record and sets the pace at PGA Championship

Xander Schauffele reacts after missing a putt on the third hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf…

May 16, 2024