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Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, 21 dead, 3 survivors found

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisian authorities said they recovered the bodies of 21 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, including nine women and a baby, whose boat sank Friday off the central port city of Sf axe . The cause of the sinking was unclear.
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Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — A gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before apparently taking his own life in a late-night attack at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport, police said, in the latest in a spate of mass shootings in the Unit
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The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say

The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say

NEW YORK — Ninety seconds. That’s how quickly Steven Soderbergh believes the Academy Awards will convince viewers that this year’s telecast is different.
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List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip

List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip

LONDON — Here is the full list of mourners who will attend the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle: 1. Queen Elizabeth II 2. Prince Charles, eldest child of the queen and Prince Philip 3.
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AP Interview: China says US 'too negative' toward China

AP Interview: China says US 'too negative' toward China

BEIJING — A top Chinese diplomat has called U.S. policy on China “too negative,” saying it highlights confrontation over co-operation . Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Yucheng said Friday that co-operation could be critically important as U.S.
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Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran began enriching uranium Friday to its highest level ever, edging closer to weapons-grade levels to pressure talks in Vienna aimed at restoring its nuclear deal with world powers after an attack on its main atomic si
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SKorean steelmaker to end partnership with Myanmar military

SKorean steelmaker to end partnership with Myanmar military

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — A South Korean steelmaker on Friday said it plans to end a joint venture with a military-controlled firm in Myanmar following criticism that its business has benefited military leaders who have violently suppressed pro-dem
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China's growth surges to 18.3% but rebound levelling off

China's growth surges to 18.3% but rebound levelling off

BEIJING — China’s economy grew by double digits in the latest quarter but an explosive rebound from the coronavirus pandemic is slowing abruptly as manufacturing and consumer spending return to normal. The economy grew by 18.
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Officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid writing a book

Officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid writing a book

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor's apartment is writing a book. Sgt.
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Kansas City man convicted in 2 women’s deaths decade apart

Kansas City man convicted in 2 women’s deaths decade apart

HARRISONVILLE, Mo. — A Kansas City man has been found guilty of killing two women a decade apart and burying their bodies near each other in a field in western Missouri.
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