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FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US

November 9, 2024 - 08:54
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.
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Beyoncé passes Jay-Z in all-time Grammy nominations

November 9, 2024 - 03:25
The pop star was previously tied with her husband for the most nominations ever on 88 each.
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US authorities investigate racist text messages

November 9, 2024 - 03:16
The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country.
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US charges man over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump

November 9, 2024 - 03:07
The US government alleges Iran's Revolutionary Guard instructed someone to devise a plan to kill Trump.
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Beyoncé passes Jay-Z in all-time Grammy nominations

November 9, 2024 - 01:37
The pop star was previously tied with her husband for the most nominations ever on 88 each.
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'They shouted Jewish, IDF': Israeli football fan describes attack in Amsterdam

November 9, 2024 - 00:13
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans describe being beaten and kicked by gangs of young men.
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Susie Wiles: Who is Trump's new chief of staff?

November 8, 2024 - 23:32
The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.
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Susie Wiles: Who is Trump’s new chief of staff?

November 8, 2024 - 23:32
The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.
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Democrats had bet on women showing up in force. They didn’t

November 8, 2024 - 23:19
All the talk before the vote was of a huge gender gap, but it didn't happen. Why was that?
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Democrats had bet on women showing up in force. They didn’t

November 8, 2024 - 23:19
All the talk before the vote was of a huge gender gap, but it didn't happen. Why was that?
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Nigeria offers free Caesareans to poorer women

November 8, 2024 - 22:36
The lack of access to C-sections is seen as a reason behind Nigeria's high maternal mortality rate.
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Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says

November 8, 2024 - 22:20
A UN agency verified victims from a six-month period and said it found international law violations.
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Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says

November 8, 2024 - 22:20
A UN agency verified victims from a six-month period and said it found international law violations.
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'They shouted Jewish, IDF': Israeli football fan describes being attacked in Amsterdam

November 8, 2024 - 21:52
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans describe being beaten and kicked by gangs of young men.
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Trump's New York sentencing still could happen even after election victory

November 8, 2024 - 20:42
Sentencing would likely spark more delay requests from Trump and open up an unprecedented new legal front.
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Watch: Cars washed away as new flash floods hit Spain

November 8, 2024 - 20:41
There were no immediate reports of casualties after heavy rain on Thursday.
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Gaza’s top Islamic scholar issues fatwa criticising 7 October attack

November 8, 2024 - 20:14
It is an embarrassing critique for Hamas, which has used religious arguments to justify its actions.
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Gaza’s top Islamic scholar issues fatwa criticising 7 October attack

November 8, 2024 - 20:14
It is an embarrassing critique for Hamas, which has used religious arguments to justify its actions.
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Fresh Spain floods sweep away dozens of cars near Girona

November 8, 2024 - 20:08
No casualties were reported in the latest round of flooding, after more than 200 people were killed last week.
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Fresh Spain floods sweep away dozens of cars near Girona

November 8, 2024 - 20:08
No casualties were reported in the latest round of flooding, after more than 200 people were killed last week.
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