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Judge grants dismissal of election subversion case against Trump

Judge grants dismissal of election subversion case against Trump

A judge on Monday granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the election subversion case against Donald Trump because of a Justice Department policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.

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Dow ends at fresh record as oil prices pull back on ceasefire hopes

Dow ends at fresh record as oil prices pull back on ceasefire hopes

US stocks rose Monday, with the Dow finishing at a fresh record as markets greeted Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, while oil prices retreated on hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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West Ham stun Newcastle to ease pressure on Lopetegui

West Ham stun Newcastle to ease pressure on Lopetegui

West Ham produced a clinical away performance to beat resurgent Newcastle 2-0 on Monday, easing the pressure on beleaguered manager Julen Lopetegui.

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Menendez brothers' bid for freedom delayed until January

Menendez brothers' bid for freedom delayed until January

Family of Lyle and Erik Menendez told a judge Monday they want the men freed from the life sentences they are serving for the shotgun murders of their parents, as their court case suffered a delay.

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Arteta calls on Arsenal to show 'ruthless' streak on Champions League travels

Arteta calls on Arsenal to show 'ruthless' streak on Champions League travels

Mikel Arteta has called on his Arsenal team to be "ruthless" as they seek to end their away-day blues in the Champions League against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.

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Israel bids emotional farewell to rabbi killed in UAE

Israel bids emotional farewell to rabbi killed in UAE

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered in Israel Monday for an emotionally charged funeral tribute to an Israeli rabbi killed in the United Arab Emirates.

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Sonar image was rock formation, not Amelia Earhart plane: explorer

Sonar image was rock formation, not Amelia Earhart plane: explorer

A sonar image suspected of showing the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart, the famed American aviatrix who disappeared over the Pacific in 1937, has turned out to be a rock formation.

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Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario has ankle surgery

Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario has ankle surgery

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured ankle.

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Prosecutor moves to drop federal cases against Trump

Prosecutor moves to drop federal cases against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss the federal cases against US President-elect Donald Trump -- including one for election subversion -- citing an official policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.

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Green light for Cadillac to join Formula One grid in 2026

Green light for Cadillac to join Formula One grid in 2026

American car manufacturer Cadillac will become the eleventh team on the Formula One grid in 2026 after the sport's owners announced Monday they had given their backing to the plan.

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