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• Trump pulls the plug on program that reviewed possible wrongful convictions, AG says

  02-07-2026 11:43 via independent.co.uk
  
  Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on Wednesday he was shutting down his office's Conviction Review Unit ​that looked into potential wrongful convictions
  
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• World Cup hosts make history by reaching round of 16

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Brockton mayor announces World Cup curfew after recent violence Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues says why a curfew's necessary after 9 people were shot and 1 stabbed amid the last two Cabo Verde World Cup games. For the first time in tournament history, all three World Cup co-hosts have advanced to the Round of 16.The United States, Canada, and Mexico all ended lengthy knockout stage win droughts.American striker Folarin Balogun scored a goal but was later sent off with a red card in the win over
  
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• Weston McKennie Calls Folarin Balogun Red Card Suspension "Bogus"

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Folarin Balogun's red card has Team USA fans seeing red.The U.S. forward received the shocking disciplinary action for a foul on Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic during the teams’ ......
  
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• US beef prices stay red-hot for summer cookouts

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Grill masters and home chefs face sizzling beef prices for summer cookouts as cattle supplies are at their lowest levels in 75 years. ......
  
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• ‘UNREAL CORRUPTION’ – Has Trump gone too far with crypto billions?

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Donald Trump reported earning more than $2.2 billion last year, with huge sums linked to cryptocurrency, licensing deals and his growing business...
  
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• Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump is launching...
  
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• Top FBI agent in Chicago abruptly leaving post after being pushed to retire, AP sources say

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  The head of the FBI’s Chicago field office is abruptly leaving his position. That's according to a resignation message he sent to colleagues and multiple people familiar with the situation who said he was told to retire. Douglas DePodesta has ......
  
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• Top EU official visits Armenia and offers economic support to help counter Russian pressure

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  European Commission President Ursula...
  
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• The World Keeps Turning: A Fourth of July for remembrance and renewal

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Is it possible to love America while still remembering and...
  
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• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M to charities ahead of wedding

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have...
  
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• Taking the kids: Keeping everyone safe this summer

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Have you packed your fact sheet on your family trips? ......
  
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• Syrian foreign minister meets with Lebanese officials as tensions over Hezbollah mount

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Syria's foreign minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, on Thursday began a diplomatic tour of Lebanon as his country looks to maintain comfortable relations with its unstable neighbor. ......
  
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• Speeding driver on pizza delivery run dodges jail over killing pedestrian

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Rosie Hanson has walked free from court despite crashing into a pedestrian at 60mph while delivering pizza ......
  
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• Spain star Lamine Yamal gives preferred World Cup semi-finals – “My perfect four would be…”

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Spain star Lamine Yamal has never been short of confidence, and believes that his side could make it to the semi-finals of the World Cup. If the brackets work out as expected, the 18-year-old is also confident that his side can knock off the other contenders. La Roja have flattered to deceive so far in the...
  
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• Spain Pride High Heels Race

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  A participant wearing shoes with heels measuring at least 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) walks during the annual high-heel race held as part of Madrid's Pride Week in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, July 2, 2026. ......
  
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• Soccer fans pack Oshkosh bar for Team USA World Cup victory

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Why USA's World Cup soccer win in round-of-32 was impressive Skill and grit were the adjectives of the night when the United States won its World Cup round-of-32 match on July 1. Soccer fans gathered at Greene's Pour House in Oshkosh to watch Team USA's World Cup knockout win.The local American Outlaws chapter hosts watch parties for all U.S. national team matches at the bar.Team USA secured its first knockout win in 24 years, advancing to the round of 16.The team will face Belgium in a rematch
  
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• Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer ...

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  New polling from Ipsos Sports,...
  
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• Russia's international reserves decreased by 3.8% in a week%

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Link to source to read story. ......
  
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• Once a source of national pride, Cuba\u2019s healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Analysts say the crisis is worsened by U.S. sanctions affecting the island’s energy sector....
  
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• Officials from over 100 countries to attend late Iranian supreme leader's funeral: foreign ministry

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday officials from more than 100 countries will attend the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an interview with state-run IRIB TV, Baghaei said the foreign guests...
  
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• Most U.S. stocks climb toward the finish of a strong week, but drops for tech ...

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Most U.S. stocks are rising after a report suggested the Federal Reserve may feel less pressure to hike interest rates. But more swings for chip stocks and other AI winners are keeping indexes mixed Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, ......
  
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• Massachusetts city with large Cape Verdean community sets curfew ahead of World Cup match

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  A Massachusetts city home to one of the U.S.’...
  
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• Killers of British couple in South Africa sentenced to life in prison

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  The pair had been collecting rare plants and seeds before their bodies were found days later in a river....
  
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• Jewish Realtor Brutally Attacked in Toronto as Antisemitic Violence Intensifies Across Canada

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  A member of law enforcement personnel works at the scene outside the US Consulate after shots were fired, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 10, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Photo: REUTERS/Kyaw Soe Oo A Jewish real estate agent has been brutally assaulted while on his way to meet a client at a Toronto commercial center, marking the latest in a string of targeted antisemitic hate crimes as hostility toward Jews and Israelis continues to intensify across Canada. In a Facebook post, Jos
  
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• How a rafting trip turned into a 'bachelorette apocalypse'

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  On June 27, the day after the 16 women started their paddle on the Colorado River, smoke filled the air and the wind picked up. ......
  
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• Greece Extreme Weather Heat

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Tourists walk past the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during a hot day in Athens, Thursday, July 2, 2026. ......
  
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• French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  French Green party lawmakers have filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of the heatwave.The motion is unlikely to succeed, as the National Rally and the Socialists refuse to support it.France has recorded at least 1 000 excess deaths from the heatwave, with the true toll likely higher. French Green party ‌lawmakers on Thursday...
  
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• FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it ...

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Iranian state television claimed this week that a foreign ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring instructions to use a route laid out by the Islamic Republic’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. But the ship is tied to Iran. ......
  
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• Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Syria’s Health Ministry says an...
  
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• European club ready to offer exit route to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa

  02-07-2026 21:04 via article.wn.com
  Fenerbahce are reportedly keeping tabs on Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, although any serious movement is unlikely to happen until after England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The 30-year-old has emerged as a possible target for the Turkish giants, who are looking to make a statement signing in attack this summer. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Claims from Turkey and X-based s
  
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