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Mexican police and soldiers in hot pursuit of escaped piglet

Police and soldiers chased a piglet after it escaped from a nearby zoo through a public area in the city of Culiacan in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa. Video released on Facebook by Culican’s […]

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Top Ohio Republican arrested in $60 million bribery case

The political fortunes of a top Republican in Ohio came crashing down Tuesday. House Speaker Larry Householder was arrested for his alleged role in a $60 million bribery case. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, […]

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U.S. shuts down Chinese consulate in Houston

Workers frantically burned documents in the courtyard of the Chinese consulate in Houston after the U.S. abruptly told China to shutter its activities there. “We have directed the closure of [the People’s Republic of China] […]

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Rare red panda born at Dutch zoo

A red panda cub, whose sex has not been released, was born at the Beekse Bergen safari park in Hilvarenbeek, The Netherlands. The park displays about 1,250 animals from over 150 species, varying from small […]

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Brawl at the Brooklyn Bridge: March takes a bloody turn

A cane-wielding man attacked several New York police officers taking part in a march last week, but one of the officers injured left the hospital three days later to applause from his fellow officers. The […]

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US accuses Chinese hackers of targeting Covid-19 research, defense secrets

Two hackers helped Chinese intelligence steal secret information from “hundreds” of businesses, according to U.S. Attorney William Hyslop. The hackers allegedly targeted drug makers, manufacturers and defense contractors, starting in 2009, the indictment said, as […]

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Illinois top Democrat lawmaker linked to bribes

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has ruled the lower chamber of the state legislature for 35 years. Now, thanks to a federal investigation, his power may be coming to an end. Elected officials on both […]

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A couch potato at 6,500 feet

Lounging on the sofa and eating chips while watching TV may well be a favorite pastime during the current pandemic. Even from an altitude of 6,500 feet. That’s what “couch potato” paraglider Hasan Kaval did […]