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FBI Director Christopher Wray to testify before House Judiciary Committee on July 12
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IShowSpeed delivers motivational speech to fans, shares deepest thoughts: 'Life After I Met Ronaldo'
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Lawsuit over 2019 plane crash could impact key Senate campaign in Montana for Republicans
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Further Fed rate hike comes into view as job growth accelerates
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US Commerce chief warns against China 'threat'
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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao must stay in US for time being, judge says
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UNESCO is criticized after Cambodia evicts thousands around World Heritage site Angkor Wat
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Biden says Putin has 'absolutely' been weakened after revolt in Russia
President Joe Biden told CNN on Wednesday his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has "absolutely" been weakened by the short-lived mutiny over the weekend.
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Prosecutors seek death penalty in Idaho murder case
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Jeunelle Robinson: South Carolina teacher dies after being fatally struck by utility pole
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