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Judge pushes for resolution in lawsuit over legal access at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A federal judge in Florida is pushing for a resolution in a lawsuit over detainees' access to attorneys at an immigration detention center in the Everglades

Judge pushes for resolution in lawsuit over legal access at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup
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Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent
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World Cup 2026: What to know about the playoffs for next year's tournament

The final six places for the 2026 World Cup will be determined by two playoff tournaments in March

World Cup 2026: What to know about the playoffs for next year's tournament
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EU-Mercosur trade deal still needs work to be acceptable for France, says government

A trade deal negotiated between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is still not acceptable for France in its current form, a French government spokesperson

EU-Mercosur trade deal still needs work to be acceptable for France, says government
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Brazilian lender BRB to hire audit firm to investigate facts linked to Banco Master

Brazilian state-run bank BRB said on Wednesday that its board decided to hire a specialized external audit firm to investigate the facts related to a police operation which

Brazilian lender BRB to hire audit firm to investigate facts linked to Banco Master
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Kremlin plays down media report of new efforts on Ukraine peace

The Kremlin on Wednesday played down an Axios report that the United States was working on a 28-point peace plan for Ukraine and said there were no new developments to announce since

Kremlin plays down media report of new efforts on Ukraine peace
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Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans
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Immigration operations to ramp up in New York City, Trump's border czar says

White House border czar Tom Homan said on Tuesday he plans to ramp up federal immigration enforcement efforts in New York City, a month after U.S.

Immigration operations to ramp up in New York City, Trump's border czar says
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Venezuela’s opposition leader publishes ‘freedom manifesto’ from hiding as Maduro opens door to dialogue with Trump

Venezuela’s opposition leader publishes ‘freedom manifesto’ from hiding as Maduro opens door to dialogue with Trump

Venezuela’s opposition leader publishes ‘freedom manifesto’ from hiding as Maduro opens door to dialogue with Trump
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Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging a New York law barring immigration agents from state courts

A judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging New York's policies that block immigration officials from making arrests at state courthouses

Judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging a New York law barring immigration agents from state courts
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Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong

Global refining margins have hit multi-year highs in November due to sanctions on Russia, refinery outages and

Global oil refining profits surge and may stay strong
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Mexico's Sheinbaum rules out U.S. military intervention after Trump comments

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday ruled out possible U.S. military intervention in the Latin American country, saying Mexico did not want it in its territory.

Mexico's Sheinbaum rules out U.S. military intervention after Trump comments
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Is the US targeting a Venezuelan cartel that may not technically exist?

Is the US targeting a Venezuelan cartel that may not technically exist?

Is the US targeting a Venezuelan cartel that may not technically exist?
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Trump hints at diplomatic window with Maduro but muses about hitting drug facilities in other countries

Trump hints at diplomatic window with Maduro but muses about hitting drug facilities in other countries

Trump hints at diplomatic window with Maduro but muses about hitting drug facilities in other countries
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Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks

President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro

Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks
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BP restores part of Olympic Pipeline after Washington leak

BP was responding to a release of refined products on the Olympic Pipeline System east of Everett, Washington, and had partially restored part of the system, the

BP restores part of Olympic Pipeline after Washington leak
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Mexico hands over some flight slots at capital airport from Mexican airlines to US carriers

By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that Mexican airlines had agreed to hand over some flight slots at the nation's busy capital airport to U.S. carriers,

Mexico hands over some flight slots at capital airport from Mexican airlines to US carriers
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Justin Trudeau’s ex-wife Sophie Grégoire breaks silence on his romance with Katy Perry

Justin Trudeau’s ex-wife Sophie Grégoire breaks silence on his romance with Katy Perry

Justin Trudeau’s ex-wife Sophie Grégoire breaks silence on his romance with Katy Perry
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Hundreds attend demonstration opposing 'Charlotte's Web' ICE operation in North Carolina

Hundreds attend demonstration opposing 'Charlotte's Web' ICE operation in North Carolina

Hundreds attend demonstration opposing 'Charlotte's Web' ICE operation in North Carolina
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Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County
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US ramps up pressure campaign on Venezuela, set to designate cartel as a foreign terrorist organization

US ramps up pressure campaign on Venezuela, set to designate cartel as a foreign terrorist organization

US ramps up pressure campaign on Venezuela, set to designate cartel as a foreign terrorist organization
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US Border Patrol arrests 81 on first day of Charlotte immigration crackdown

Federal agents arrested at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend, a senior commander said on Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in the Trump

US Border Patrol arrests 81 on first day of Charlotte immigration crackdown
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Trump says US may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean

President Donald Trump says the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Trump says US may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean
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Linn Grant breezes to her 2nd LPGA title at The Annika

Linn Grant has another trophy from fellow Swede Annika Sorenstam

Linn Grant breezes to her 2nd LPGA title at The Annika
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Lingering thunderstorms bring flooding risk after atmospheric river drenches much of California

A powerful atmospheric river had mostly moved through California after causing at least six deaths and dousing much of the state, but lingering thunderstorms brought the risk of mudslides in areas of Los Angeles County that were recently ravaged by wildfire

Lingering thunderstorms bring flooding risk after atmospheric river drenches much of California
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Alleged leader of Ecuadorian drug trafficking gang Los Lobos arrested in Spain

Alleged leader of Ecuadorian drug trafficking gang Los Lobos arrested in Spain

Alleged leader of Ecuadorian drug trafficking gang Los Lobos arrested in Spain
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Ecuadorian voters reject proposals to host foreign military bases and rewrite the constitution

Ecuadorians have struck down a proposal that would have let foreign countries run military bases in the South American country where drug gangs are extorting communities and killing politicians as they fight for territory

Ecuadorian voters reject proposals to host foreign military bases and rewrite the constitution
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Trump has suggested he’s made a decision on Venezuela military operations. Here’s what we know

Trump has suggested he’s made a decision on Venezuela military operations. Here’s what we know

Trump has suggested he’s made a decision on Venezuela military operations. Here’s what we know
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Goodell praises NFL's international series and says league plans to return to Spain

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has praised this year’s international series and said the league plans to return to Spain and will continue to study other possible markets

Goodell praises NFL's international series and says league plans to return to Spain
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Leader of Ecuador's Los Lobos drug trafficking gang arrested in Spain

Ecuador has arrested the leader of one of the country's biggest drug trafficking gangs, Los Lobos, in an operation with Spanish police, President Daniel Noboa said on Sunday.

Leader of Ecuador's Los Lobos drug trafficking gang arrested in Spain
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Communist and far-right politicians battle for Chile’s presidency in election dominated by crime and immigration

Communist and far-right politicians battle for Chile’s presidency in election dominated by crime and immigration

Communist and far-right politicians battle for Chile’s presidency in election dominated by crime and immigration
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Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other cities

As an unprecedented immigration crackdown enters a third month, a growing number of Chicago residents are fighting back against what they deem a racist and aggressive overreach of the federal government

Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other cities
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Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans

Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans

Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans
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Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder

Thousands protested across Mexico on Saturday under the banner of “Generation Z,” denouncing rising violence after the public killing of an anti-crime mayor earlier this month.

Gen Z-styled protests spread in Mexico, fueled by mayor's murder
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Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1

Gio Reyna scored in his first international start in 16 months to surpass his father in career goals and then set up Folarin Balogun’s tiebreaking goal in the 71st minute to lead the United States over Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly between World Cup-bound teams that sparked a late brawl

Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1
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Four dead after suspected migrant boat capsizes near San Diego, Coast Guard says

Four people died and four others were hospitalized after a suspected migrant smuggling vessel capsized in rough surf late Friday off San Diego, the U.S.

Four dead after suspected migrant boat capsizes near San Diego, Coast Guard says
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Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions

Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions

Venezuela’s Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago amid heightened tensions
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Lula’s former human rights minister formally accused of sexual misconduct

Brazil’s federal police have formally accused former human rights minister Silvio Almeida of sexual misconduct

Lula’s former human rights minister formally accused of sexual misconduct
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Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise

Senior Trump administration officials have held three meetings at the White House this week to discuss options for

Trump officials hold meetings on Venezuela as military tensions rise
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As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action

As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action

As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action
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Paramount Skydance to sell Chilevision to investor group

Paramount Skydance on Friday said it has agreed to sell its shares in the entities that control Chilean free-to-air TV channel Chilevision to Vytal Group.

Paramount Skydance to sell Chilevision to investor group
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Eduardo Bolsonaro to face trial in Brazil for seeking Trump help in his father's legal case

A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court moved on Friday to put lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro on trial for allegedly seeking U.S.

Eduardo Bolsonaro to face trial in Brazil for seeking Trump help in his father's legal case
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As crime surges, Ecuador to vote on return of foreign military bases

Ecuadoreans grappling with a surge in violent crime will head to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to allow the return of foreign military bases — which

As crime surges, Ecuador to vote on return of foreign military bases
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‘Enemy KIA’: Trump revives playbook from Afghanistan for campaign targeting alleged drug boats

‘Enemy KIA’: Trump revives playbook from Afghanistan for campaign targeting alleged drug boats

‘Enemy KIA’: Trump revives playbook from Afghanistan for campaign targeting alleged drug boats
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France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland

Two goals from star striker Kylian Mbappé helped send two-time champion France to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 home win against Ukraine

France qualifies for 2026 World Cup; Ronaldo sent off as Portugal loses to Ireland
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US announces military operation to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday announced a U.S. military operation that he said would target "narco-terrorists" in the Western Hemisphere.

US announces military operation to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere
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CNN exclusive: Maduro tells people in the US to unite with Venezuela for peace of the Americas

CNN exclusive: Maduro tells people in the US to unite with Venezuela for peace of the Americas

CNN exclusive: Maduro tells people in the US to unite with Venezuela for peace of the Americas
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US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power

The United States’ most advanced aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Venezuela in days

US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power
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Canada spy agency says it foiled potentially 'lethal threats' by Iran

Canada's domestic spy agency this year foiled potentially lethal threats by Iran directed against people whom Tehran sees as enemies, the agency's head said in a rare speech on

Canada spy agency says it foiled potentially 'lethal threats' by Iran
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Trial continues for officer charged with shooting pregnant Black woman accused of shoplifting

Trial continues for an Ohio police officer charged with shooting a pregnant Black mother killed after being accused of shoplifting in August 2023

Trial continues for officer charged with shooting pregnant Black woman accused of shoplifting
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Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region

Venezuelans voice uncertainty, fear and skepticism after arrival of US aircraft carrier in region
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Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview published late on Wednesday that he hoped Washington would take no actions liable to escalate the Ukraine conflict.

Russia's Lavrov: We hope Washington will take no steps to escalate Ukraine conflict
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G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies publicly showed their consensus on Ukraine and Sudan

G7 diplomats publicly show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade
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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge

A Miami judge ordered that former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear an ankle monitor

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge
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Are the deadly US strikes on alleged drug vessels legal?​

U.S. strikes against suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean have killed dozens of people who President Donald Trump's administration calls

Are the deadly US strikes on alleged drug vessels legal?​
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BBC holds surprise board meeting to weigh Trump’s legal threat

BBC holds surprise board meeting to weigh Trump’s legal threat

BBC holds surprise board meeting to weigh Trump’s legal threat
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Dozens of Venezuelans deported from US to notorious Salvadoran prison subjected to torture, rights groups claim in new report

Dozens of Venezuelans deported from US to notorious Salvadoran prison subjected to torture, rights groups claim in new report

Dozens of Venezuelans deported from US to notorious Salvadoran prison subjected to torture, rights groups claim in new report
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Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security

Dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue on Tuesday and clashed with security guards

Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue, clash with security
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Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean

Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels
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Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast

The southeastern U.S. has plunged into record-low temperatures, affecting 18 million people under a freeze warning across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
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Protesters confront security at main venue of UN climate talks

A group of activists skirmished with security on Tuesday at United Nations climate talks in Brazilian Amazon city Belem, briefly trying to force their way into the main venue before they were pushed back

Protesters confront security at main venue of UN climate talks
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French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law

France is worried about U.S. military operations in the Caribbean because they violate international law, the country's foreign minister Jean-Noel

French foreign minister says US military operations in Caribbean violate international law
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Sexual harassment in Mexico drives women to look for rides with other women

Women in Mexico face daily fears of harassment and violence, especially when using public transportation and rideshare apps

Sexual harassment in Mexico drives women to look for rides with other women
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Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region
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Venezuelan military preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack

Venezuela is deploying weapons, including decades-old Russian-made equipment, and is planning to mount a guerrilla-style resistance or sow chaos in the event of a U.S. air or ground attack,

Venezuelan military preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack
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Christian missionary father and daughter died when plane bound for Jamaica crashed in Florida

A Christian missionary father and his daughter were killed when a small plane bound for a hurricane relief mission in Jamaica crashed in a South Florida neighborhood

Christian missionary father and daughter died when plane bound for Jamaica crashed in Florida
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Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break

Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break

Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break