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The change means the wait is over for hundreds of thousands of job-seeking foreigners and those pursuing permanent residency in the U.S., to apply for the coveted immigration documents. (Image credit: Carolyn Kaster/AP)

CULIACAN, Mexico — Despite her status as the wife of the world’s most notorious drug boss, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, Emma Coronel Aispuro lived mostly in obscurity — until her husband went to prison for life. Then, suddenly, she was

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s laws forcing Google and Facebook to pay for news are ready to take effect, though the laws’ architect said it will take time for the digital giants to strike media deals. The Parliament on Thursday passed

United States still awaiting Iran’s response to the European invitation for a meeting; Tehran is insisting US first lift sanctions

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Horrific mob scenes dominate Trump’s impeachment trial  CNN

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Reports spreading about “hard” butter isn’t softening Canadians. One intrepid food scholar, Sylvain Charlebois, thinks he’s found the “buttergate” culprit: palm oil fats. (Image credit: Matthew Mead/AP)

In wide-ranging interview, former Jewish Federations chair Kathy Manning outlines goals on key Foreign Affairs Committee, including stepping up protection for Jewish institutions

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