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The high-stakes battle over US voting rights
Democrats push expansive federal reforms while Republicans plan sweeping changes in US states.
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The high-stakes battle over US voting rights
Democrats push expansive federal reforms while Republicans plan sweeping changes in US states.
Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing Texas
Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules.
Backlash over real gun that looks like Lego
A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.
US accuses Iranians of plotting to kidnap exiles
New York-based Iranian-born journalist Masih Alinejad says she was targeted for abduction.
Baron Cohen prevails in politician's legal battle
Roy Moore loses his attempt to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who duped him on his TV show.
Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet
The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.
Asian American history teaching rule in US state
Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US.
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The high-stakes battle over US voting rights
Democrats push expansive federal reforms while Republicans plan sweeping changes in US states.
Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing Texas
Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules.
Backlash over real gun that looks like Lego
A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.
US accuses Iranians of plotting to kidnap exiles
New York-based Iranian-born journalist Masih Alinejad says she was targeted for abduction.
Baron Cohen prevails in politician's legal battle
Roy Moore loses his attempt to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who duped him on his TV show.
Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet
The REvil group has been blamed for cyber-attacks on hundreds of businesses worldwide.
Asian American history teaching rule in US state
Illinois' first-in-the-nation measure gained support after a wave of anti-Asian violence in the US.
Democrats defy arrest threats after fleeing Texas
Democrats say they fled in an effort to stop Republicans from passing a law to tighten voting rules.
Backlash over real gun that looks like Lego
A US company is told to stop producing a customised firearm covered in what looks like Lego.
US accuses Iranians of plotting to kidnap exiles
New York-based Iranian-born journalist Masih Alinejad says she was targeted for abduction.
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