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PAWs for a Cause? Maybe Not

A children’s cartoon debuts a ‘nonbinary’ character but avoids being inappropriate.

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‘The War of Words’ Review: What News to the Front?

In addition to Stars & Stripes and Yank, American G.I.s devoured publications like the 59th Latrineogram and the Hospital Gauzette.

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Gaetz threatens historic vote to try and remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy: What happens next – ABC News

Gaetz threatens historic vote to try and remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy: What happens next  ABC News House GOP members seek to expel Gaetz amid renewed threat to vacate House Speaker McCarthy  Fox News Matt Gaetz: ‘I intend to file a motion to

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2 killed and 2 others hurt in gangland car bombing, ensuing police chase

Assailant said to hurl explosive at car carrying rival members of crime family; cops who were on their tail fatally shoot suspect, arrest another

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Retired Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield dies at 57

His role in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry of the early 2000s that turned Wakefield into a fan favorite whose impact went far beyond his numbers. (Image credit: John Bazemore/AP)

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Turkey carries out airstrikes in Iraq after suicide attack in Ankara

Turkey has carried out an airstrike in northern Iraq after a suicide bombing attack in capital Ankara, its defence ministry said.

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They Gave All for America. Why Can’t They Get Green Cards?

The Afghan Adjustment Act offers a way out of immigration limbo, but it languishes in Congress.

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Trump expected to attend opening of his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday: Sources – ABC News

Trump expected to attend opening of his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday: Sources  ABC News ‘Death blow to Donald’: Cohen says Trump facing ‘biggest fear’ in fraud trial  MSNBC Trump goes to trial in New York before a judge

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Trump’s Wallet—and Reputation—to Be Tested in Civil-Fraud Trial

The former president faces a lengthy courtroom battle that could shed light on his finances and business practices.

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Congress Avoided a Government Shutdown—What Happens Next?

Congress averted a shutdown on Saturday by mere hours, passing a measure that extends government funding for the next 45 days. The newly-passed stopgap bill funds the government at the current $1.6 trillion annual rate until Nov. 17, the deadline

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