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  U.S. Capitol Police chief appeals for National Guard to stay

  Worried about continuing threats, the acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police appealed to congressional leaders Thursday to use their influence to keep National Guard troops at the Capitol, two months after the law enforcement breakdowns of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection. 39

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  Another Trump on the ballot? Lara Trump eyes Senate seat

  A Trump may be on the ballot next year -- but not Donald Trump.

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  U.S. Federal investigators examining communications between lawmakers and Capitol rioters

  U.S. Federal investigators are examining records of communications between members of Congress and the pro-Trump mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol, as the investigation moves closer to exploring whether lawmakers wittingly or unwittingly helped the insurrectionists

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  U.S. House OKs George Floyd Act as Democrats avoid 'defund' clash

  U.S. House Democrats passed the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing nationwide, avoiding a potential clash with moderates in their own party who were wary of reigniting the 'defund the police' debate they say hurt them during last fall's election.

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  Hunt is on for wild young crocodiles that escaped into South African river

  The hunt is on for several young crocodiles that escaped from a breeding farm in the Western Cape province of South Africa, authorities said on Thursday after capturing 26 on overnight patrols.

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  Dozens of Mexican politicians killed ahead of elections

  At least 64 Mexican politicians have been murdered in the past six months, the government said Thursday, three months ahead of elections, which typically unleash a wave of politically motivated violence.

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  Meghan accuses Buckingham Palace of 'perpetuating falsehoods'

  Prince Harry's wife Meghan has accused Buckingham Palace of "perpetuating falsehoods" about her and her spouse, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their story. 8

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  Hospitalized Prince Philip has successful heart procedure

  Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital and is expected to remain for several days of 'rest and recuperation,' Buckingham Palace said Thursday. 6

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  UN aid chief calls for Eritrean forces to leave Tigray

  UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock warned Thursday that "a campaign of destruction" is taking place in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray province, saying at least 4.5 million people need assistance and demanding that forces from neighbouring Eritrea accused of committing atrocities in Tigray leave Ethiopia.

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  11 killed in army helicopter crash in eastern Turkey

  An army helicopter crashed in eastern Turkey on Thursday, killing 11 military personnel on board and injuring two others, the Defence Ministry said. News reports said a high-ranking officer was among the victims.

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  U.S. demands Myanmar release detained journalists, protesters

  The Biden administration stepped up its condemnation of the coup in Myanmar on Thursday, demanding that military authorities stop their brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and release demonstrators and journalists who have been detained. 1

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  New Tennessee bill would give immunity to drivers who hit protesters on streets

  A newly proposed bill in Tennessee would make it even more difficult to protest in the state -- by making obstructing a highway a felony and giving immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill those in the way.