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Honduras ex-president Hernandez to be extradited to US over drug trafficking

Honduras ex-president Hernandez to be extradited to US over drug trafficking

The Honduras Supreme Court on Monday authorized the extradition of former president Juan Orlando Hernandez to the United States to face charges of drug trafficking.

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Academy launches 'formal review' of Will Smith Oscars slap

Academy launches 'formal review' of Will Smith Oscars slap

The Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences said Monday it was launching a "formal review" of the shocking moment when Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

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Emotional reunion for escapees from 'liberated' Irpin

Emotional reunion for escapees from 'liberated' Irpin

Deafened by shelling, the elderly woman steps down from an ambulance on the edge of Kyiv, to be smothered in tearful embraces from her son and daughter.

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Biden says 'not walking back' suggestion Putin should leave power

Biden says 'not walking back' suggestion Putin should leave power

US President Joe Biden refused Monday to back down on his weekend declaration in a major speech that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "cannot stay in power" -- arguing that he was voicing personal "outrage."

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Before the slap: Five other Oscar moments

Before the slap: Five other Oscar moments

Will Smith's open-handed slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars was a shocking moment for the ages, and one that will leave the 2022 ceremony burned in Hollywood's collective memory.

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Mexico to rent out unwanted presidential jet for parties

Mexico to rent out unwanted presidential jet for parties

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday that his government would offer to rent out a luxury presidential jet for birthday and wedding parties after failing to find a buyer.

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Invasive ants hit Texas hard - now a killer fungus is coming for them

Invasive ants hit Texas hard - now a killer fungus is coming for them

When crazy ants roll into new parts of Texas, the invasive species wipe out local insects and lizards, drive away birds, and even blind baby rabbits by spewing acid in their eyes.

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Medvedev breezes into last 16 in Miami

Medvedev breezes into last 16 in Miami

Daniil Medvedev moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open on Monday with a comprehensive straight-sets triumph over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

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Trump 'more likely than not' obstructed Congress: US judge

Trump 'more likely than not' obstructed Congress: US judge

A federal judge ruled on Monday that former US president Donald Trump "more likely than not" engaged in criminal conduct with his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

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England's Stones pulls out of Ivory Coast friendly

England's Stones pulls out of Ivory Coast friendly

England defender John Stones will miss Tuesday's friendly against Ivory Coast after leaving the squad due to injury.

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