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The trial of the man accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis after she mistakenly pull

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A sudden pause in federal assistance is sowing disarray and outrage across the country, throwing int

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Workers at a South Florida roofing company found a baby’s body in a large tra

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s leading presidential candidate William Lai said Tuesday he hopes for

Taiwan presidential candidate Lai says he is willing to reopen talks with China