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Ranked by how many separate newsrooms picked each story up. 1000 articles from 48 outlets, grouped into 687 stories.

Politics 5 days ago

Tanzania Vice President Resignation

Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned after less than a year in office, following what analysts say was a power struggle with the country's first female leader, President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Nchimbi offered to vacate his…

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BBC News Toronto Star
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Politics 5 days ago

LaMonica McIver Congressional Charges

Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, was found by a divided federal appeals court to not be immune from prosecution on charges stemming from an incident at a Delaney Hall Federal Immigration…

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Science 5 days ago

Lunar Eclipse News

A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Canada on August 27-28. It comes two weeks after a total solar eclipse was seen in parts of Europe, including Iceland, Spain, and a small portion of Portugal. This lunar eclipse is notable…

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NBC News The Globe and Mail
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Politics 5 days ago

US Democratic Party Splitting

The US Democratic Party is facing a split between its progressive and moderate factions ahead of the midterm elections, with just over two months left until voting begins. Progressive candidates have won several key primary victories…

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Euronews The Bulwark
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World 5 days ago

Iranian Leader's Health Status

US President Donald Trump claims Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, despite speculation that he may have died or be severely incapacitated after being injured in a February bombing that killed his father. Trump made these comments…

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Euronews The Hindu
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Politics 5 days ago

Texas Drag Show Ban Ruling

A U.S. district court judge has ruled that Texas' law banning drag shows is unconstitutional, blocking the state from enforcing it. U.S. District Judge David Hittner issued the ruling on Tuesday, stating that Senate Bill 12 restricts free…

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UPI World & Nation
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Crime & Law 5 days ago

Immigration Death in Custody

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is pressing the US government for answers after 17 Mexican migrants died in ICE custody or operations, including a 52-year-old construction contractor named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo who was shot by ICE in…

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The Bulwark World & Nation
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Politics 6 days ago

US Asylum Seeker Visa Policy

The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 non-immigrant visas of foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum in the US. The affected visas, known as B1 and B2 visas, are typically issued for business and tourism travel…

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Dawn Deutsche Welle
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World 6 days ago

Violent Attacks in Haiti

At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped in a violent gang raid on the town of Kenscoff near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince. The attack occurred on the evening of August 23, prompting widespread anger and…

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Al Jazeera NPR
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Politics 6 days ago

Israel-Iran Diplomatic Impasse

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a diplomatic deal with Iran is not possible, describing those who rule Iran as "savages". This statement was made during a recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, in which they…

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The Straits Times The Hindu
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Politics 6 days ago

Natalie Harp Aide Scandal

Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old Californian and cancer survivor, has become one of Donald Trump's closest and most devoted aides, working as his special assistant to the president and executive assistant on an annual salary of $150,000. She…

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The Bulwark The Independent
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