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Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
LUXOR, Egypt — Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern…
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Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that overall layoffs remain…
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Italy opens Ukraine rebuilding conference as doubts of US defense help remain
ROME — Italy is hosting the fourth annual conference on rebuilding Ukraine even as Russia escalates its war, inviting political…
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Texas governor vetoes bill that would ban all THC products
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill Sunday to ban all THC consumables, allowing the booming market…
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Europeans see a ‘opportunity’ for diplomacy as they meet Iran’s top diplomat
GENEVA — Iran’s foreign minister plans to meet in Geneva on Friday with leading European counterparts, who hope to open…
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Joe Biden will speak about Social Security in his return to national stage
WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden returns to the national stage Tuesday to elevate liberal concerns that President Donald Trump’s…
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Market volatility complicates work for lawmakers in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska — After President Donald Trump returned to office, Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared “happy days are here…
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Sweeping semiautomatic gun restriction signed into law by Colorado governor
DENVER — People in Colorado will soon have to pass a background check and complete a state-sanctioned safety course to…
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Republicans moving ahead with Trump’s ‘big’ bill of tax breaks and spending cuts
WASHINGTON — After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax…
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Trump’s bluntness powered a comeback, but words now getting him in trouble in court
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s shoot-from-the-lip style kept Americans on the edge of their seats during last year’s…
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