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Iran guards say 7 members killed in Israel strike on Syria consular annex

Iran guards say 7 members killed in Israel strike on Syria consular annex

Israeli air strikes destroyed the Iranian embassy's consular annex in Damascus Monday, Syrian and Iranian officials said, with a top Revolutionary Guard commander among seven members the force said were killed, amid worsening regional tensions.

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Death and ruins at Gaza's shattered Al-Shifa hospital

Death and ruins at Gaza's shattered Al-Shifa hospital

Hundreds of people stared at the smoke-blackened ruins of Gaza's biggest hospital on Monday, horrified by the damage and death left behind by a fierce two-week battle between militants and Israeli troops.

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In April Fools' joke, Trump says he is suspending his campaign

In April Fools' joke, Trump says he is suspending his campaign

You might argue it's a cruel joke no matter what side of American politics you fall on: Donald Trump sent a message to supporters Monday that appeared to announce he was suspending his reelection campaign, but it turned out to be an April Fools' fundraising bid.

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For Trump, belief in God means votes and money

For Trump, belief in God means votes and money

President Joe Biden may be a regular churchgoer, but his challenger Donald Trump, who rarely appears in church and spent Easter raging at opponents, is the only candidate comparing himself to Jesus Christ.

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Texan infected with bird flu through dairy cattle

Texan infected with bird flu through dairy cattle

A person in the US state of Texas is recovering from bird flu after being exposed to dairy cattle, officials said Monday amid growing concern over the current global strain of the virus as it spreads to new species.

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California fast food workers get $20 hourly minimum

California fast food workers get $20 hourly minimum

The minimum wage for many fast food workers in California rose to $20 per hour on Monday, sparking joy for employees but warnings of likely price increases in the state which already faces a high cost of living.

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Opposition defeat of Erdogan redraws Turkey's political map

Opposition defeat of Erdogan redraws Turkey's political map

Turkish opposition candidates and voters on Monday celebrated inflicting a stinging defeat on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party in municipal elections.

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Google to delete incognito search data to end privacy suit

Google to delete incognito search data to end privacy suit

Google has agreed to delete a vast trove of search data to settle a suit that it tracked millions of US users who thought they were browsing the internet privately.

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Temporary channel opened in Baltimore harbor to aid bridge response

Temporary channel opened in Baltimore harbor to aid bridge response

US authorities working on the Baltimore bridge collapse have opened the first of two small, temporary channels to let ships access the site of the incident.

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US says person infected with bird flu through dairy cattle

US says person infected with bird flu through dairy cattle

A person in the United States is recovering from bird flu after being exposed to dairy cattle, officials said Monday amid rising concern over the current global strain of the virus.

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