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US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests
A U.S.-based activist agency reports at least 3,919 deaths during recent protests in Iran.
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DOJ vows to press charges after activists disrupt church where Minnesota ICE official is a pastor
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More countries confirm invites to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys a permanent seat
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High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
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Chinese steel factory officials detained after explosion that leaves 2 dead, 8 missing
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Hackers target Iran state TV's satellite transmission to broadcast exiled crown prince
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China's population falls again as births drop 17% a decade after the 1-child policy ended
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Death toll in Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 10 as search continues for dozens missing
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Vietnam party meeting opens with leadership and economic growth on the line
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The current US political climate is spurring a 'reclaim' and rallying on the MLK holiday
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Prince Harry returns to court in battle with British tabloids
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Hawaii's strict gun law faces Supreme Court scrutiny in landmark case
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Thousands gather peacefully in Los Angeles in support of protesters in Iran
Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir in San Francisco
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SoCal Edison lawsuits claim series of missteps made Eaton Fire more deadly
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Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says
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Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
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Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee
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New Hampshire bishop warns clergy to prepare for 'new era of martyrdom'
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Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump's Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?
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Guatemala declares state of siege after gang violence kills 7 police officers
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Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow for 2nd year in a row
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Yemeni politicians meet in Riyadh after dissolving a southern separatist group
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Video shows fires in Palestinian village in West Bank during Israeli settler attack
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South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding and severe weather
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Why Bernice King sees MLK Day as a 'saving grace' in today's political climate
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Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine
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Uganda's president says strong election victory over his youthful challenger a taste of his strength
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8 skiers killed in avalanches in Austria
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