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Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens

Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Florida Rep.
Senate filibuster's racist past fuels arguments for its end

Senate filibuster's racist past fuels arguments for its end

WASHINGTON — Once obscure, the Senate filibuster is coming under fresh scrutiny not only because of the enormous power it gives a single senator to halt President Joe Biden’s agenda, but as a tool historically used for racism.
United Arab Emirates names 2 new astronauts, including woman

United Arab Emirates names 2 new astronauts, including woman

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program Saturday, including the country's first female astronaut.
Saudi Arabia says it executes 3 soldiers for 'high treason'

Saudi Arabia says it executes 3 soldiers for 'high treason'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia executed three soldiers Saturday it accused of committing “high treason,” without elaborating on which enemy the kingdom believed the men aided.
Apartment of Russian investigative journalist raided

Apartment of Russian investigative journalist raided

MOSCOW — Russian authorities took a prominent investigative journalist in for questioning after searching his apartment, and the news website he works for said the actions were likely connected to a story about one of President Vladimir Putin’s close
After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss

After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss

WASHINGTON — Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labour movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again.
Alibaba fined $2.8 billion on competition charge in China

Alibaba fined $2.8 billion on competition charge in China

BEIJING — Alibaba Group, the world’s biggest e-commerce company, was fined 18.3 billion yuan ($2.
Explosive eruption rocks volcano on Caribbean's St. Vincent

Explosive eruption rocks volcano on Caribbean's St. Vincent

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An explosive eruption rocked La Soufriere volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Friday after the government ordered thousands to evacuate their homes nearby.
Medical examiner blames police pressure for Floyd's death

Medical examiner blames police pressure for Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS — The chief medical examiner who ruled George Floyd’s death a homicide testified Friday that the way police held him down and compressed his neck “was just more than Mr. Floyd could take,” given the condition of his heart. Dr.
Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths

Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths

Ambulances filled with breathless patients lined up in Brazil as nations around the world set new records Thursday for COVID-19 deaths and new coronavirus infections. The disease surged even in some countries that have kept the virus in check.
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