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Hunter Biden to step down from China company board
The move by the son of former US Vice-President Joe Biden follows attacks by President Donald Trump.
Black woman killed by Texas police in own bedroom
Atatiana Jefferson was shot through a window after a neighbour asked police to check on her welfare.
Teen's death 'devastated' US diplomat's wife
Anne Sacoolas breaks her silence as UK and US officials say diplomatic immunity no longer applies.
Simone Biles wins record 24th world medal
Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history by winning two more golds on Sunday to reach 25 medals overall.
Turkey advance forces US pullout from north Syria
Turkey appears to extend operations against Kurds who have agreed that Syria would send troops to help.
California bans animal fur products
From 2023, residents cannot manufacture or sell items made from animal fur.
US Homeland Security chief steps down
Kevin McAleenan was the fourth person to head the agency and oversaw Donald Trump's border policies.
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Hunter Biden to step down from China company board
The move by the son of former US Vice-President Joe Biden follows attacks by President Donald Trump.
Black woman killed by Texas police in own bedroom
Atatiana Jefferson was shot through a window after a neighbour asked police to check on her welfare.
Teen's death 'devastated' US diplomat's wife
Anne Sacoolas breaks her silence as UK and US officials say diplomatic immunity no longer applies.
Simone Biles wins record 24th world medal
Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history by winning two more golds on Sunday to reach 25 medals overall.
Turkey advance forces US pullout from north Syria
Turkey appears to extend operations against Kurds who have agreed that Syria would send troops to help.
California bans animal fur products
From 2023, residents cannot manufacture or sell items made from animal fur.
US Homeland Security chief steps down
Kevin McAleenan was the fourth person to head the agency and oversaw Donald Trump's border policies.
Black woman killed by Texas police in own bedroom
Atatiana Jefferson was shot through a window after a neighbour asked police to check on her welfare.
Teen's death 'devastated' US diplomat's wife
Anne Sacoolas breaks her silence as UK and US officials say diplomatic immunity no longer applies.
Simone Biles wins record 24th world medal
Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history by winning two more golds on Sunday to reach 25 medals overall.
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