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Tiger Woods Mugshot Released As DUI Charged Golf Icon Out Of Jail; Trump Oddly Circumspect About “Good Friend”
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Nepal's ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdown
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Sexual assault arrest at Gunna's London O2 concert
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Tiger Woods leaves jail after Florida car crash, DUI arrest
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'All we want is justice for Amy': Thousands gather at vigil for mother after man charged with murder
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The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security
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The religious right is breaking up over Israel and Iran
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Man arrested in plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home after undercover op
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Woods bailed after arrest following crash
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The cocaine comeback, explained
Imagine if your favorite old toy, which wasn’t very safe, suddenly became popular again. That’s kind of what’s happening with a drug called coca...
Iran's war propaganda includes memes directed at Trump
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RHOBH's Dorit Leaves Erika and Kyle Stranded in Italy After Blowout Fight
Imagine you're on a fun playdate with your friends at the playground, but suddenly, you and your friends start arguing over who gets to go on the slid...
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