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Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote

Political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia's presidential election with nearly all the votes counted, in a runoff vote marked by people's fears of a renewed internal conflict.

Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says

Explosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal hurts 54 and leaves 18 missing

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago

Immigration

'Not here, not New York' says Hochul, responding to threat of ICE surge

Hochul's statement came a few days after White House border czar Tom Homan promised to flood New York City with ICE agents.

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Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term

'It's coming': Homan vows to send more ICE agents to NYC after governor signs bill

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say

2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3

What a reporter found when uncovering why federal agents allowed a deadly drug to hit the streets

Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister, will stay on until successor is chosen

Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote

The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen

France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread

Taiwan begins 5-day military drill with tanks patrolling streets

Former East Timor president and independence fighter Francisco Guterres dies at 71

Australia and Canada sign a $1.75B deal to build long-range radar in Canada

Israeli strikes leave Lebanon's ancient coastal city of Tyre shaken

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU

Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case to decide if prosecutors could be punished for comments in media

New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary

US and Iran wrap second day of talks after rough start

Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine

China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Bolivia clears anti-government roadblocks after emergency decree, as patrol plane crash kills 6

Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key figure of the Cuban Revolution and ally of Fidel Castro, has died

Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West

Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike

Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity

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Out East: LI Aquarium Summer Attractions

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some of the new adventures the Long Island Aquarium is offering for families this summer

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Suffolk cops collect pensions after admitted misconduct

'It's part of their job ... still doesn't always make it easier'

'I consider myself an incredibly lucky man'

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