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Four killed in Philadelphia mass shooting - police
Another two people - both children - are injured, and a male suspect is in custody, police say.
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Four killed in Philadelphia mass shooting - police
Another two people - both children - are injured, and a male suspect is in custody, police say.
Police hunt for suspects after Baltimore shooting
Gunfire erupted at a large block party in the city, leaving two dead and 28 others injured.
Harvard policy 'favouring white students' challenged
Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.
US reporter jailed in Russia 'strong' after visit
It is only the second time detained journalist Evan Gershkovich has met with a US representative.
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Injured Williams 'left in shock' by dramatic fall
Five-time champion Venus Williams, 43, recovers from a dramatic slip to continue against Elina Svitolina in a gutsy Wimbledon defeat.
US maternal deaths double in last 20 years - study
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Four killed in Philadelphia mass shooting - police
Another two people - both children - are injured, and a male suspect is in custody, police say.
Police hunt for suspects after Baltimore shooting
Gunfire erupted at a large block party in the city, leaving two dead and 28 others injured.
Harvard policy 'favouring white students' challenged
Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.
US reporter jailed in Russia 'strong' after visit
It is only the second time detained journalist Evan Gershkovich has met with a US representative.
Why is Twitter limiting how many tweets you can see?
Most users can now read 1,000 tweets daily - a strange move for a social media firm.
Injured Williams 'left in shock' by dramatic fall
Five-time champion Venus Williams, 43, recovers from a dramatic slip to continue against Elina Svitolina in a gutsy Wimbledon defeat.
US maternal deaths double in last 20 years - study
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.
Police hunt for suspects after Baltimore shooting
Gunfire erupted at a large block party in the city, leaving two dead and 28 others injured.
Harvard policy 'favouring white students' challenged
Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.
US reporter jailed in Russia 'strong' after visit
It is only the second time detained journalist Evan Gershkovich has met with a US representative.
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