Texas deploys floating barrier in Rio Grande River to deter migrant crossings at US-Mexico border
The state of Texas on Friday began deploying a marine floating barrier on the Rio Grande River in an attempt to deter migrant crossings along the US-Mexico border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
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The UN refuses to retract its condemnation of Israel over the Jenin military operation
Israel’s United Nations ambassador is calling on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to retract his condemnation of the country for its attack on the Jenin refugee camp
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Texas prepares to deploy Rio Grande buoys in governor's latest effort to curb border crossings
Texas has started rolling out what is set to become a new floating barrier on the Rio Grande
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Casey DeSantis charms Iowa Republicans at first solo campaign trail event
In a packed barn of more than 100 attendees, Florida first lady Casey DeSantis had the crowd laughing as she recalled bringing her 5-year-old daughter with her to an event last year.
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Russian aircraft harass US drones over Syria for third time this week
Russian aircraft once again harassed US MQ-9 Reaper drones over Syria Friday, the Air Force said, in a sign of increasing friction between the two countries in Middle East airspace.
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Weeklong dock strike on Canada's west coast is starting to pinch small businesses, experts say
Experts say Canadian consumers aren’t yet feeling the impact of the weekold port strike in British Columbia, but businesses are beginning to be pinched by the shutdown of docks that handle 25% of the country’s foreign trade
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California governor to stop fighting against parole for Manson follower
By Daniel Trotta California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he would give up trying to deny parole
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Wembanyama debuts after two top-5 picks hurt in thrilling finish to the previous Summer League game
Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA game had a tough act to follow
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Manson family member Leslie Van Houten is another step closer to parole as governor won't try to block her release
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office on Friday announced it will not challenge a May state appellate court's panel ruling that opened the possibility of parole for Leslie Van Houten, a former Charles Manson follower and convicted murderer.
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California utility pays $22 million to settle federal claims over 2016 wildfire
Southern California Edison and two other companies have paid $22 million to settle U.S. government claims that they caused a 2016 wildfire that burned thousands of acres of national forest
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Cubs get 1st win in Bronx as Taillon outpitches Yankees' Rodón in 3-0 victory
Jameson Taillon made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium, allowing one hit in eight innings to outpitch Carlos Rodón in the All-Star’s injury-delayed Yankees debut and lift the Chicago Cubs over New York 3-0 for their first-ever victory in the Bronx
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Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball
Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer and the red-hot Atlanta Braves began a weekend series between teams with the best records in the major leagues with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night
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