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2 executions scheduled for same day in Florida for the first time in more than 60 years

The state of Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day for the first time in more than 60 years, now that a stay has been lifted for a former police officer who had been scheduled to die earlier his year

2 executions scheduled for same day in Florida for the first time in more than 60 years
Americas|Environment|US|World

At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says

Authorities in Texas have rescued dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least one person has died due to catastrophic flooding

At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says
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US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

The U.S. will push to focus international counterterrorism efforts on "far-left terror," Secretary of State Marco Rubio told officials from over 60

US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says
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US tariffs shake up Brazil's presidential race as candidates trade blame

The tariffs the Trump administration imposed on Brazilian goods on Wednesday thrust Washington into Brazil's October presidential election, reviving

US tariffs shake up Brazil's presidential race as candidates trade blame
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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
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Maine mayor calls for independent investigation into deadly ICE-involved shooting

Maine mayor calls for independent investigation into deadly ICE-involved shooting

Maine mayor calls for independent investigation into deadly ICE-involved shooting
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Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
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A mass trial of alleged MS-13 gang members wraps up in El Salvador

A mass trial of hundreds of alleged MS-13 gang members has wrapped up in El Salvador with prosecutors delivering their closing arguments

A mass trial of alleged MS-13 gang members wraps up in El Salvador
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England's Tuchel: 'Easy to say that it was wrong' to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina

England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals

England's Tuchel: 'Easy to say that it was wrong' to play defensively with lead vs. Argentina
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Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit

Two U.S.-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court violate

Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
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Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final

Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the

Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
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Brazil services activity shrinks 0.4% in May, missing forecasts

Services activity in Brazil fell 0.4% in May from April on a seasonally adjusted basis, government statistics agency IBGE said on Wednesday, missing economists'

Brazil services activity shrinks 0.4% in May, missing forecasts
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EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake

The European Union is providing a further €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela deal with last month's earthquake, it said on Wednesday.

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake
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Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel

Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians

Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
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Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody

Mexico has formally requested that U.S. state attorneys general investigate cases of migrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids

Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
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Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

A federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of federal oversight of a Louisiana school system that had been ordered to eradicate segregation

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana
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These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability

These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability

These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability
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Civil rights leaders announce 'March on Washington' to defend voting rights

By Bianca Flowers CHICAGO, July 15 (Chicago) - Civil rights leaders have announced plans for a Washington march next month to defend voting rights, saying recent court decisions have weakened key

Civil rights leaders announce 'March on Washington' to defend voting rights
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Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds

Motorists' misuse of driver-assistance technology and drivers being distracted by in-vehicle features, rather than mechanical problems, are the biggest risks for

Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds
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In Maine, a familiar story unfolds: immigration officers fatally shot the driver of a moving vehicle

A familiar story has unfolded in the Maine city of Biddeford, where a federal officer shot and killed a man driving a vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation

In Maine, a familiar story unfolds: immigration officers fatally shot the driver of a moving vehicle
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Mexico files criminal complaints in US over migrant deaths in custody

Mexico has begun filing criminal complaints with state prosecutors in the United States over the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody and during

Mexico files criminal complaints in US over migrant deaths in custody
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Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego

Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego

Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego
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One person dead after ICE-involved shooting in Maine

One person has been killed in a shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Biddeford, Maine, according to the state’s speaker of the house. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

One person dead after ICE-involved shooting in Maine
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El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term

El Salvador's ruling party has ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the February presidential elections

El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term