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Defense expert: Iowa murder suspect’s confession unreliable

MONTEZUMA, Iowa — A confession by the suspect in the death of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts is not reliable because he was sleep deprived...
21:26 14 November 2021
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Kansas pieces together 3-man class amid NCAA allegations

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas coach Bill Self knew it was important to fill the majority of his upcoming recruiting class during the early signing period, g...
21:11 14 November 2021
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Ex-Gov. Deval Patrick launches ‘Hail Mary’ bid for president

WASHINGTON — Deval Patrick launched what he acknowledged to be a “Hail Mary” bid on Thursday for the Democratic presidential nomination, testing wheth...
20:56 14 November 2021
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Disney Plus adds disclaimer about racist movie stereotypes

NEW YORK — Disney’s new streaming service has added a disclaimer to "Dumbo," “Peter Pan” and other classics because they depict racist stereotypes, un...
20:54 14 November 2021
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NASCAR’s final 4 in fun mode ahead of championship race

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Three contenders for the NASCAR championship have already given Kyle Busch a good run for the money three days before the race.
20:54 14 November 2021
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10 Democrats qualify for next week’s presidential debate

ATLANTA — Ten Democratic presidential candidates have qualified for next Wednesday’s debate in Georgia, giving voters a smaller lineup on stage to con...
20:54 14 November 2021
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The barrier-breaking ‘Atlantics’ heralds Mati Diop’s arrival

NEW YORK — Mati Diop has always lived in Paris but as a French-Senegalese woman whose family is from Dakar, she’s long been acutely conscious of anoth...
20:50 14 November 2021
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Epstein estate seeks to form fund to compensate accusers

NEW YORK — The estate of Jeffrey Epstein wants to set up a fund using his fortune to compensate women willing to forgo a spate of lawsuits seeking dam...
20:47 14 November 2021
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EU bank to stop funding fossil fuel projects in 2 years

BERLIN — The European Investment Bank said Thursday that it will stop financing fossil fuel energy projects from the end of 2021 as part of an effort ...
20:37 14 November 2021
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Key dates in the Trump impeachment investigation

WASHINGTON — Key dates related to the Trump impeachment investigation:
20:24 14 November 2021
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France and Turkey qualify for Euro 2020

France and Turkey have qualified for the 2020 European Championship after Iceland drew 0-0 in Istanbul.
19:22 14 November 2021
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Trump Jr.’s book is a No. 1 bestseller, but with an edge

NEW YORK — Donald Trump Jr.’s “Triggered” is a No. 1 New York Times bestseller, although not without an edge.
19:11 14 November 2021
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Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after high tides

ROME — Italy's government declared a state of emergency Thursday in flood-ravaged Venice, seeking to release funds to repair the historic lagoon city ...
18:47 14 November 2021
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Data shows upswing in child exploitation cases

WASHINGTON — Government investigators who uncover child exploitation initiated more than 4,000 cases around the world in the 2019 budget year, resulti...
18:42 14 November 2021
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EU takes legal action against UK over commissioner dispute

BRUSSELS — The European Union is piling pressure on Britain and has launched legal action against the departing member of the 28-country bloc over its...
18:21 14 November 2021
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California faces fraught path out of wildfire, power crisis

The utility that serves more than 5 million electrical customers in one of the world’s most technologically advanced areas is now faced again and agai...
18:18 14 November 2021
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US chickens headed to China after Beijing lifts 5-year ban

WASHINGTON — China is lifting a five-year ban on U.S. poultry, a goodwill gesture at a time when the world’s two biggest economies are trying to final...
18:15 14 November 2021
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Brazil’s major cities lock horns for F1 race after 2020

SAO PAULO — Once a year, racing fans across South America flock to the region’s only Formula One Grand Prix in the Brazilian metropolis of Sao Paulo. ...
18:08 14 November 2021
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Consumer Reports finds vehicle redesigns come with glitches

DETROIT — When it comes to buying a new car, the latest and greatest may not be the most dependable.
17:48 14 November 2021
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Plan would protect 21 coral hot spots in Gulf of Mexico

A plan to protect corals in the Gulf of Mexico is close to becoming a law, drawing cheers from environmental groups who believe leaving the corals alo...
17:37 14 November 2021
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Doctor accused of unnecessary surgeries held without bail

NORFOLK, Va. — The website of a Virginia gynecologist describes his surgical skills as “unparalleled.”
17:21 14 November 2021
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These employers chip in on your student loans

Trilogy Health Services, a Louisville, Kentucky-based operator of senior living facilities, has paid $100 a month toward each eligible worker’s studen...
17:10 14 November 2021
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The Latest: Deval Patrick files for New Hampshire primary

WASHINGTON — The Latest on former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick’s 2020 presidential bid (all times local):
16:58 14 November 2021
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Wildfires force businesses to prepare for disruption

NEW YORK — The wildfires that are rampant this time of year in California force small business owners to be prepared in the same way as owners in othe...
15:53 14 November 2021
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California businesses at risk amid fires, power outages

NEW YORK — The California wildfires are taking a toll on small businesses, including those that are miles away and safe from the flames. Smoke, ash an...
15:50 14 November 2021
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Turkey deports American IS suspect stuck at Greek border

ANKARA, Turkey — An American man suspected of being a member of the Islamic State group is being repatriated to the United States after spending three...
15:24 14 November 2021
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Brexit Party fails to clinch voting pact with Conservatives

LONDON — Britain’s Brexit Party has failed to reach a tactical voting pact with the ruling Conservatives, saying Thursday that it will field 300 candi...
15:13 14 November 2021
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Pope taps fellow Jesuit as Vatican’s finance minister

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Thursday appointed a fellow Jesuit to be the Vatican’s finance minister, filling a crucial position left vacant for mor...
13:25 14 November 2021
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MH17 probe reveals close ties between Russia, Ukraine rebels

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — An international team of investigators piecing together a criminal case in the July 2014 shooting down of Malaysia Airlines F...
13:24 14 November 2021
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French probe into Epstein sex network stalled, women say

PARIS — Women who say they were raped and sexually assaulted in France by an associate of Jeffrey Epstein are voicing frustration at the apparent glac...
13:14 14 November 2021