US moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran
Sanction waivers clear the way for the release of $6b in Iranian funds.
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US man jailed 110 years for 'brutal and heinous' shooting
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'Daunting' step: North Korea says it has launched a nuclear attack sub
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Talk show host accused of bullying, toxic work environment
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Google to force disclosure of AI in political ads
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Trump rape accuser wins another victory against him in court
The decision means an upcoming second trial will concern only how much more Trump pays.
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Murderer escaped jail climbing up a wall and over razor wire.
With an escaped killer loose, an unsettling encounter in a darkened house
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Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells
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Alex Murdaugh seeks retrial, claims clerk swung jury against him
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The killer has been spotted five times since he escaped on Thursday.
Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in prison for Capitol riot
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First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19
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North Korea’s leader plans to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talk
US urges North Korea 'to cease its arms negotiations with Russia'.
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