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Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York

Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, saying he accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan.

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Nazi party records released online shatter German family myths

Nazi party records released online shatter German family myths

Many German families have faced the uncomfortable question: What did grandpa do during the war? Now, the answer may be just a few clicks away -- but it may not be what they wanted to hear.

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Political blows fly ahead of Trump's White House UFC fight

Political blows fly ahead of Trump's White House UFC fight

Long before the first punch lands at President Donald Trump's unprecedented hosting of a UFC fight on the White House lawn, some in the usually ultra-pro-Trump mixed martial arts community are already throwing political blows.

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US allying itself with Colombian 'narco-traffickers,' Petro accuses

US allying itself with Colombian 'narco-traffickers,' Petro accuses

Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro tore into his US counterpart Donald Trump on Thursday for supporting a hard-right candidate to succeed him, accusing Washington of allying itself with the "narco-traffickers" it professes to combat.

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New York City's rules for AI in schools spark fury

New York City's rules for AI in schools spark fury

New York City's first set of rules for the use of artificial intelligence in public schools is being called weak by many parents who favor a stricter approach.

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Putin to confront weak economy at 'Russian Davos', under threat of Ukrainian drones

Putin to confront weak economy at 'Russian Davos', under threat of Ukrainian drones

Russia's Vladimir Putin will address a flagship investment forum in Saint Petersburg on Friday, as the war in Ukraine drags the economy into stagnation and days after brazen Ukrainian drone strikes rocked his home city.

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Australian far-right does U-turn on seizing foreigners' homes

Australian far-right does U-turn on seizing foreigners' homes

A top representative of Australia's far-right One Nation party has clarified the party will not be kicking foreign permanent residents out of their homes if it takes power.

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Thousands protest in Albania against Kushner real estate project

Thousands protest in Albania against Kushner real estate project

Thousands of Albanians protested Thursday evening in Tirana for a fourth consecutive day against a coastal tourism complex allegedly linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

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Kiss confident Reds can 'scare' Chiefs in Super Rugby playoff

Kiss confident Reds can 'scare' Chiefs in Super Rugby playoff

Queensland Reds' Les Kiss is confident his team can "scare" the Waikato Chiefs in their Super Rugby playoff in what could be his last game in charge before taking over as Wallabies coach.

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US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members

The United States announced new sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbor.

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