Police say at least 2 people were hit in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines
Police say at least 2 people were hit in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines
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South Korea eliminates Motif Technologies from sovereign AI competition, narrowing field to three
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Nick Reiner has spent some of his family money on murder defense, lawyers say
A trustee argues that Reiner, 32, who’s charged with killing his parents, shouldn’t have access to his trust fund.
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Trump cites India's voter cards to make case for SAVE America Act
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Iran isn’t speaking to Trump directly, and Russia and China have made sure it doesn’t have to
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China’s 5,500 Robot Shipments Put US AI Hardware Rivals on Notice
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Oman-Iran talks progress on Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor: WSJ
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BHP Rides High On Strong Demand For Copper And Iron Ore
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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
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7 Incredible Anime That Deserve a Sequel Instead of Rent-a-Girlfriend
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5 Modern Horror Movies That Are Destined To Become Cult Classics
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After 2 Seasons, Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Lioness’ Is Officially Shaking Up Its Formula
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3 Dragon Ball Z Villains Better Than Frieza
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Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame welcomes Jeff Brown and a pair of legendary coaches, among others
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Trying to compete with China could slow global climate action, report warns
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Red blood cells inspire next-generation therapeutic nanocarriers
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