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AP exclusive: Under Notre Dame cathedral, a ‘dig of the century’ unearths 1,700 years of history
Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame cathedral after the fire to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago.
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New York sues over the Trump administration’s deal to end an offshore wind project
New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump administration over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project.
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Israel’s weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years
Israeli defense exports rise 30%, driven by “mega-deals” and battle-tested weapons.
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‘I gave birth in the street’: Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa
Cuts to U.S. humanitarian aid are forcing the closure of facilities, increasing maternal deaths in Central African Republic.
Powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will start handing its weapons to the state
One of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed armed groups says it will begin putting its weapons under government control. Asaib Ahl al-Haq announced Tuesday it has formed a committee to oversee…
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Orange County softball Top 25: JSerra tops final rankings after winning CIF
JSerra finishes No. 1 in the Orange County softball rankings following its victory against La Mirada in the CIF-SS Division 1 championship.
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Orange County girls athlete of the week: Jaslene Massey, Aliso Niguel
Massey swept the shot put and discus as the CIF State track and field championships, including a national record in the discus.
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How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his allies
President Donald Trump has found multiple ways to harness the presidency to benefit himself, including his anti-weaponization fund.
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From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect
Immigrant detainees across at least 33 states allege in court documents that the government is failing to provide them with adequate medical care.
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As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook meals to support patients
A volunteer for the UN food agency is providing crucial support amid Congo's Ebola outbreak, preparing meals for patients & health workers.