Trump suspends tariffs on Mexico after deal on immigration reached

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has indefinitely suspended the threat of tariffs against Mexico after reaching "a signed agreement" on immigration.

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US makes deal with Mexico on tariffs, immigration, President Trump announces

06/07/19 5:42 PM

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Publisher drops Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairstein

It comes amid renewed outcry over Linda Fairstein's role in the wrongful conviction of five teenagers.

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Uber: Two top executives leave in leadership 'reshuffle'

The moves come after a tumultuous debut listing by the firm on New York's Stock Exchange.

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Protester confronts Jeff Bezos on stage

The woman confronted the world's richest man about treatment of animals at an Amazon food supplier.

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Opposition Labour narrowly denies Brexit Party its first seat in UK parliament

Britain's opposition Labour Party narrowly held on to a parliamentary seat in eastern England on Friday, seeing off a challenge from Nigel Farage's insurgent Brexit Party to win by less than 700 votes.

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Australia's biggest meth bust: Drugs found hidden inside speakers

The drugs were concealed in vacuum-sealed bags hidden in a shipment from Thailand, police say.

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UK opposition Labour fights off Brexit Party to retain parliament seat

Britain's opposition Labour Party held on to the parliamentary seat of Peterborough in eastern England on Friday, seeing off a challenge from Nigel Farage's insurgent Brexit Party.

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Colorado school officials consider razing site of Columbine massacre

Public education officials in Colorado are considering a plan to tear down and rebuild Columbine High School, saying the site remains a "source of inspiration" for potential gun violence 20 years after a mass shooting there left 15 people dead.

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Biden reverses position on federal funding for abortion

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Thursday he no longer supported a ban on the use of federal funds for most abortions, reversing course after sharp criticism from abortion-rights proponents.

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FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Trump launches blistering attack on 'nasty, vindictive, horrible' Pelosi

06/06/19 7:15 PM

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Large Ebola outbreaks new normal, says WHO

The two largest ever outbreaks of the disease have been in the past five years.

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UK opposition Labour fight off Brexit Party to retain parliament seat

Britain's opposition Labour Party held on to the parliamentary seat of Peterborough in eastern England on Friday, seeing off a challenge from Nigel Farage's insurgent Brexit Party.

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Exclusive: U.S. will not accept more Turkish F-35 pilots over Russia defenses - sources

The United States has decided to stop accepting any additional Turkish pilots who planned to come to the United States to train on F-35 fighter jets, U.S. officials say, in a clear sign of the escalating dispute over Ankara's plans to purchase Russian air defenses.

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Mexico to deploy forces on Guatemala border

The move comes after Donald Trump demanded a reduction in migrants crossing into US from Mexico.

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Parkland shooting: Should school officer be jailed for child neglect?

Scot Peterson faces 97 years in prison for his alleged inaction as a gunman killed 17 people.

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Kazakhstan election: Rare protests in a country that bans dissent

A power transfer after the resignation of Kazakhstan's long-time president has brought calls for change.

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The Indian army veteran detained as a foreigner

A retired officer with 30 years of service, Mohd Sanaullah is languishing in a detention camp.

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New president of El Salvador wields his power via Twitter, firing officials

As Nayib Bukele waged an underdog bid for the presidency of El Salvador, savvy use of social media helped propel his rise.

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As pressure for Afghan peace grows, drug threat remains

Mohammad Ahmadi, a young opium farmer in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar has the kind of confidence that underlines how meagre the results have been of years of effort and billions of dollars spent fighting narcotics.

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06/06/19 6:06 PM

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U.S. tightens Venezuela oil sanctions, indicates more actions to come

The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday tightened its pressure on Venezuela's state-owned oil company by making clear that exports of diluents by international shippers could be subject to U.S. sanctions.

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Bill de Blasio to Fox News: Dems too focused on impeaching Trump, but Mueller report showed 'impeachable offenses'

06/06/19 4:09 PM

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'State actor' behind UAE tanker attacks

A "state actor" is blamed by a United Arab Emirates report for attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf.

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How fish and shrimps could be recruited as underwater spies

Animals have long been used for military purposes, but could marine creatures also act as sensors?

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Peru president vows to keep deporting Venezuelans with criminal records

Peru's president on Thursday vowed to continue deporting Venezuelans with criminal records as long as necessary, part of a tougher stance toward Venezuelan migrants in the region as they continue to flee their crisis-stricken homeland in mass.

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Barack and Michelle Obama to produce podcasts for Spotify

The former US president and first lady will create a series of podcasts for the streaming service.

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Exclusive: U.S. pursues sale of over $2 billion in weapons to Taiwan, sources say, in test for China

The United States is pursuing the sale of more than $2 billion worth of tanks and weapons to Taiwan, four people familiar with the negotiations said, in a move likely to anger China as a trade war between the world's two biggest economies escalates.

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Huawei signs deal with Russian telecoms firm to develop 5G

The deal comes as the Chinese firm faces a backlash in the West over the security of its products.

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Huawei signs deal with Russian telecoms firm to develop 5G

The deal comes as the Chinese firm faces a backlash in the West over the security of its products.

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Animal welfare activists urge end to SeaWorld dolphin shows

Years after the documentary film "Blackfish" galvanized a movement to end SeaWorld's killer whale performances, animal rights activists on Wednesday called for an end to "circus-style" dolphin shows at the theme parks.

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Silicon Valley parents banning tech for their kids

"You don't teach creativity by going into the creativity app," says one father limiting screen time.

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French Resistance nurse: ‘The Nazis were like a big rash’

Colette Marin-Catherine joined the French Resistance at 14 and helped treat the wounded on D-Day.

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