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Biden vows border 'shut down' if Congress passes deal
President Biden's statement came as he pushed US lawmakers to pass bipartisan border security bill.

World's largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami
The 20-deck Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.

Defamation defeat a double-edged sword for Trump
An $83m bill is a message to Mr Trump to stop defaming his rape accuser, experts say. But will it work?

Trump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll
Ms Carroll calls it a "huge defeat for every bully" but Mr Trump says the verdict is "absolutely ridiculous".

Statue of baseball icon Jackie Robinson stolen in US
Wichita police say a bronze statue of the player was cut at the ankles and hauled away from a park.

US convicts Russian man who flew to LA without passport
The 46-year-old boarded a flight last November from Denmark to the US without a ticket, passport or visa.

NFL heavyweights meet to fight for Super Bowl spot
Patrick Mahomes faces Lamar Jackson in the NFL's Conference Championships while Detroit aim to upset San Francisco and reach their first Super Bowl.
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Biden vows border 'shut down' if Congress passes deal
President Biden's statement came as he pushed US lawmakers to pass bipartisan border security bill.

World's largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami
The 20-deck Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.

Defamation defeat a double-edged sword for Trump
An $83m bill is a message to Mr Trump to stop defaming his rape accuser, experts say. But will it work?

Trump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll
Ms Carroll calls it a "huge defeat for every bully" but Mr Trump says the verdict is "absolutely ridiculous".

Statue of baseball icon Jackie Robinson stolen in US
Wichita police say a bronze statue of the player was cut at the ankles and hauled away from a park.

US convicts Russian man who flew to LA without passport
The 46-year-old boarded a flight last November from Denmark to the US without a ticket, passport or visa.

NFL heavyweights meet to fight for Super Bowl spot
Patrick Mahomes faces Lamar Jackson in the NFL's Conference Championships while Detroit aim to upset San Francisco and reach their first Super Bowl.

World's largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami
The 20-deck Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.

Defamation defeat a double-edged sword for Trump
An $83m bill is a message to Mr Trump to stop defaming his rape accuser, experts say. But will it work?

Trump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll
Ms Carroll calls it a "huge defeat for every bully" but Mr Trump says the verdict is "absolutely ridiculous".
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