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Gang Warfare in Ecuador’s Prisons Kills Dozens

Tuesday’s confrontation was the worst one in recent memory amid an upswing in prison violence.

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Biden administration says human rights will be ‘central’ to ties with Egypt

In call with Egyptian counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken also stresses US concerns over potential Egyptian purchase of fighter jets from Russia

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Romney predicts Trump would win the 2024 G.O.P. nomination if he ran for president. – The New York Times

Romney predicts Trump would win the 2024 G.O.P. nomination if he ran for president.  The New York Times Romney says Trump likely Republican nominee if he runs in 2024  Fox News Pence speaks highly of Trump in meeting and plans to launch

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Sacha Baron Cohen says he’s done with disguise pranks

‘At some point, your luck runs out,’ says the Jewish actor, who has been sued and nearly arrested while filming his movies and shows

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Israel said set to give nearly 100,000 vaccine doses to 15 countries

Report says list of states not yet finalized, will include Italy and Chad; top ministers say they weren’t informed of Netanyahu’s plan to exchange vaccines for diplomatic support

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Biden Meets Virtually With Canada’s Trudeau

The two leaders agreed to collaborate more closely on climate change, the response to the Covid-19 pandemic and economic recovery.

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FBI alert about possible ‘war’ against Congress reached D.C. and Capitol Police on eve of attack, deepening security questions – The Washington Post

FBI alert about possible ‘war’ against Congress reached D.C. and Capitol Police on eve of attack, deepening security questions  The Washington Post Ex-Capitol Police, security officials testify at Senate hearing that riot was ‘coordinated attack’  Fox News Ex-Capitol police chief contradicts GOP

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Mexican Lawmakers Pass Bill to Favor State Power Utility

The bill gives priority to the state-owned power utility over private generators, threatening to overturn the electricity market and putting billions of dollars of private investments at risk.

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US Senate confirms Biden’s pick for UN ambassador

Israeli envoy to world body congratulates Linda Thomas-Greenfield on her confirmation, says they’ll work together against ‘anti-Semitic BDS groups’

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ERCOT board members resign after being criticized for living outside of Texas – The Dallas Morning News

ERCOT board members resign after being criticized for living outside of Texas  The Dallas Morning News Top board leaders resign after deadly Texas power outages  The Associated Press Five board members of Texas grid operator ERCOT resign in wake of massive power

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