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Czech Republic Holds National Day of Mourning For Victims of Prague University Shooting

Two days after a gunman killed 14 people and injured at least 25 others at the Faculty of Arts building belonging to Prague’s Charles University, the Czech Republic held a day of mourning to remember the victims. Flags were flying

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15 Great Shows You Might Have Missed in 2023

If there’s one thing you can count on in the streaming era, it’s that there will always be more worthwhile shows made than anyone could conceivably watch. That was even the case in a year when platforms scaled back on

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Ukraine Accuses Senior Defense Official of Embezzling $40 Million

The Ukrainian authorities said they had uncovered a scheme for the purchase of artillery shells at inflated prices, amid a wider effort to tackle wartime corruption.

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Russia bars pro-peace candidate from presidential ballot

Russia’s Central Electoral Commission on Saturday rejected an application by a candidate calling for peace to stand in next year’s presidential elections. The commission cited “mistakes in documents” submitted by Yekaterina Duntsova, a former journalist and city councillor campaigning “for

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Unique Ecuador nativity scene aims for historical accuracy

A hunchback with goiter, a child decapitated by a soldier, and a woman with a bloodied face are among the unusual figures in an Ecuador nativity scene that aims to provide a realistic depiction of historical life. The vast creche

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Two Paramedics Found Guilty in the Death of Elijah McClain

BRIGHTON, Colo. — Two Denver-area paramedics were convicted Friday for giving a fatal overdose of the sedative ketamine to Elijah McClain in 2019 — a jury verdict that experts said could have a chilling effect on first responders around the

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Unaccompanied minors on plane held in France over suspected trafficking

Thirteen unaccompanied minors are among the more than 300 Indian passengers of a Nicaragua-bound plane held in France over suspected human trafficking, authorities told AFP on Saturday. The Airbus A340 has been held at Vatry airport, 150 kilometres (95 miles)

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Supreme Court rejects Jack Smith’s request for justices to quickly hear Trump immunity dispute – CNN

Supreme Court rejects Jack Smith’s request for justices to quickly hear Trump immunity dispute  CNN Supreme Court declines to issue expedited ruling on Trump immunity case  Fox News When Will Trump Stand Trial? Supreme Court Order May Help Him Delay.  The New York

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Who cooks the most in your home? NPR readers weigh in

While a recent survey says women around the world cook at home about twice as often as men do, a good number of our readers said: “Not in my house!” We’ve got a feast of stories and opinions. (Image credit:

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