Trump-backed Jim Jordan chosen as Speaker nominee
It is still unclear whether Jim Jordan has enough support to win an overall majority in the House.
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Supreme Court to consider conservative effort to block federal power and a challenge to 'qualified immunity' for police officers
The Supreme Court on Friday added another case to its docket that asks the justices to overturn decades-old precedent to scale back the power of federal agencies, as well as a case that looks at "qualified immunity" for police officers.
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Man pleads guilty to stealing Wizard of Oz ruby slippers
Terry Martin thought the rubies in the slippers were real gems, but they were in fact made of glass.
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White House says 'heartfelt prayers' are with families of Reuters journalist killed in Lebanon
AIR FORCE ONE U.S. President Joe Biden's prayers are with families of a Reuters news videographer who was
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Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah killed in southern Lebanon, 6 others wounded
At least one journalist was killed and six others were injured Friday while covering the war between Israel and Hamas in southern Lebanon.
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Voice referendum: Australia ‘on a precipice’ as historic vote begins
The landmark referendum could shape Australia's relationship with its Indigenous peoples for generations.
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The Voice: Why Australia and New Zealand took different paths on Indigenous journey
Australia is holding a historic vote - its neighbour has a different approach to recognising Indigenous people.
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Baz Luhrmann expands Australia into TV series using unseen footage
Director Baz Luhrmann has expanded his movie epic Australia into a six-part TV series TV series using unseen footage rescued from the cutting room floor
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Chevron Australia, LNG unions make progress in talks, more planned for Monday
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY Negotiations over a pay and conditions deal between Chevron and unions at its liquefied
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Afghans in UK visa limbo as Pakistan vows to expel migrants
Afghans who worked with the UK are living in fear in Pakistan as it cracks down on migrants without visas.
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Australian police consider special search powers ahead of pro-Palestinian protest
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY Australian police are considering applying special stop-and-search powers for the first time in almost
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Three ways Republican House Speaker chaos ends on Capitol Hill
Steve Scalise has seen support for his Speakership erode since being named the party's nominee.
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