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Minnesota family says victim's suspected killer may never see prison despite guilty plea

Minnesota family says victim's suspected killer may never see prison despite guilty plea

Minnesota family says victim's suspected killer may never see prison despite guilty plea
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes

24 of the world’s most unusual landscapes
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Pope Francis' body to lie in state before funeral on Saturday

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St.

Pope Francis' body to lie in state before funeral on Saturday
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Barrick Gold sells Alaska mine stake to John Paulson, NovaGold for up to $1.1 billion

Canada's Barrick Gold said on Tuesday it will exit the Donlin gold Project in Alaska by selling its 50% stake to billionaire John Paulson and NovaGold Resources for up to $1.1 billion.

Barrick Gold sells Alaska mine stake to John Paulson, NovaGold for up to $1.1 billion
Americas|Business|Economy|Food

Brazil's would-be cocoa king aims to revolutionize industry with giant farm

In the Brazilian state of Bahia, farmer Moises Schmidt is developing the world's largest cocoa farm.

Brazil's would-be cocoa king aims to revolutionize industry with giant farm
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US

Many Canadian 'snowbirds' in US looking to pack up and fly north - for good

The number of Canadian "snowbirds" planning to sell their second homes in sunny Florida and Arizona has surged this spring, many of them put off by

Many Canadian 'snowbirds' in US looking to pack up and fly north - for good
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy

The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities

Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy
Americas|Crime|Europe|World

Russian court cuts jail term for American held on drug charges, lawyer says

A Russian court on Tuesday ordered that the jail sentence of a U.S. citizen convicted of drug trafficking be reduced to 9-1/2 years from 12-1/2, the man's lawyer told Reuters.

Russian court cuts jail term for American held on drug charges, lawyer says
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Trying to contain US market contagion

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. There is an old saying that when the U.S. sneezes, the world catches a cold.

Trying to contain US market contagion
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Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

Every pope has his critics

Pope Francis' conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
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An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes

An Irish-born American cardinal was entrusted by Pope Francis to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy See after the death of one pontiff and before the election of another

An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes
Americas|Australia|Political|World

New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological

Minority coalition partner New Zealand First introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that if enacted would define women and men by their biology, preventing trans women and

New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological
Americas|Sports

Scheifele, Connor lead Jets to 2-1 win over Blues for 2-0 series lead

Mark Scheifele had a goal and assist, Kyle Connor scored his second consecutive game-winner in the third period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 for a 2-0 lead in their opening-round playoff series

Scheifele, Connor lead Jets to 2-1 win over Blues for 2-0 series lead
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US invokes RICO law in charging more alleged Venezuelan gang members

More than two dozen people whom the U.S. government says are current or past members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua have been charged with murder, sex trafficking and

US invokes RICO law in charging more alleged Venezuelan gang members
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Brazil's Lula to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and first lady Janja Lula da Silva will travel to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral, the Brazilian government said in a statement

Brazil's Lula to attend Pope Francis' funeral
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Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion

Nomura is acquiring Macquarie Group's U.S. and European public asset management businesses for $1.8 billion, marking the Japanese investment bank's most

Nomura to buy Macquarie's US, European asset management units for $1.8 billion
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Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court

President Donald Trump's administration was prepared to carry out deportations of dozens of Venezuelan migrants detained in Texas under a 1798 law historically

Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court
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Gunman in racist attack at a Texas Walmart pleads guilty and families confront him in court

The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, has pleaded guilty to capital murder

Gunman in racist attack at a Texas Walmart pleads guilty and families confront him in court
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Puerto Rico's government demands answers from energy company after island-wide blackout

Puerto Rico’s governor is urging people to moderate their energy consumption and warns the island has no additional power generation capability to fall back on days after a massive blackout hit the U.S. territory

Puerto Rico's government demands answers from energy company after island-wide blackout
Americas|Political|US

'Disruptor' Hegseth's unsettled Pentagon starts turning against him

Pete Hegseth wanted to make waves at the Pentagon.

'Disruptor' Hegseth's unsettled Pentagon starts turning against him
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Judge skeptical Trump's Venezuela deportation notices comply with Supreme Court ruling

A U.S. judge expressed skepticism on Monday that the notice the Trump administration pledged to give Venezuelan migrants before deporting them under a wartime law complied with

Judge skeptical Trump's Venezuela deportation notices comply with Supreme Court ruling
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Pope Francis was a source of controversy and spiritual guidance in his Argentine homeland

The faithful in Pope Francis’ hometown lit candles in the church where he found God as a teenager

Pope Francis was a source of controversy and spiritual guidance in his Argentine homeland
Americas|Health|Lifestyle|US

Viral TikTok "Miracle Tree" draws hundreds seeking healing and hope

Viral TikTok "Miracle Tree" draws hundreds seeking healing and hope

Viral TikTok "Miracle Tree" draws hundreds seeking healing and hope
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Reactions to the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday. He was 88, and had suffered a serious bout of double pneumonia.

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis
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More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia's behalf

Four House Democrats are visiting El Salvador in a bid to support Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man whom the Trump administration deported to a notorious Salvadoran prison

More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia's behalf
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OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church, dies at 88, the Vatican has announced.

OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88
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Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity

Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch

Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity
Americas|Crime|US

Texas Walmart shooter who killed 23 avoids death penalty by pleading guilty

The gunman who killed 23 people and injured 22 others in a 2019 mass shooting aimed at Latinos at a Texas Walmart pleaded guilty to murder on Monday and was sentenced to life

Texas Walmart shooter who killed 23 avoids death penalty by pleading guilty
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Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed

Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina have been postponed after the death of Pope Francis

Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed
Americas|Sports|US

'The runners are coming': Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir takes men's race

Sharon Lokedi broke the Boston Marathon course record, and fellow Kenyan John Korir joined his brother as a race champion on Monday as the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War

'The runners are coming': Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir takes men's race
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Who are the people Bukele wants to exchange for Venezuelan detainees in El Salvador?

El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele proposed a deal on Sunday to send 252 Venezuelans deported by the United States and imprisoned in his country back to Venezuela in exchange for

Who are the people Bukele wants to exchange for Venezuelan detainees in El Salvador?
Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Carney ahead in polls as Canada enters last week of election campaign

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, ahead in polls in the run-up to an April 28 election, renewed calls on Monday for voters to

Carney ahead in polls as Canada enters last week of election campaign
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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest,

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest
Americas|Sports

Kenya's John Korir follows brother's advice to men's Boston Marathon title, place in history

Six months after claiming the top spot on the podium at the Chicago Marathon, John Korir toed the start line of his third Boston Marathon feeling good about his chances

Kenya's John Korir follows brother's advice to men's Boston Marathon title, place in history
Americas|Business|Food|US

Chipotle heads south of the border with opening of 1st location in Mexico

Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico

Chipotle heads south of the border with opening of 1st location in Mexico
Americas|Environment|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis has died at age 88

The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88
Africa|Americas|Sports|World

Sharon Lokedi smashes women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, John Korir wins men’s race

Sharon Lokedi smashes women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, John Korir wins men’s race

Sharon Lokedi smashes women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, John Korir wins men’s race
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Shell to complete survey at Venezuela gas field as license wind-down approaches

Oil and gas group Shell plans to complete a marine survey at Venezuela's offshore Dragon gas field before a U.S.-set May deadline to wind down all licenses related to energy projects in the

Shell to complete survey at Venezuela gas field as license wind-down approaches
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Technology|World

Billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally, UN says

Asian crime syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry are expanding globally including to South America and Africa, as raids in Southeast Asia

Billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally, UN says
Americas|Crime|US

Texas man's murder conviction overturned after two decades based on false testimony

Texas man's murder conviction overturned after two decades based on false testimony

Texas man's murder conviction overturned after two decades based on false testimony
Americas|Business|Food

Chipotle plans Mexican foray with first outlet in 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding internationally with a location in Mexico that is set to open early next year, it said on Monday, bringing its tacos and burritos to the region for the

Chipotle plans Mexican foray with first outlet in 2026
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Crime|World

UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world

A new U.N. report warns that transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe in response to increased crackdowns by authorities

UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world
Americas|Sports|US

Switzerland's Hug gets 8th Boston Marathon wheelchair win, American Scaroni a 2nd in milestone year

Marcel Hug of Switzerland blitzed to the front of the field to win his eighth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, claiming the victory in the 129th edition of the race in 1 hour, 21 minutes, 34 seconds

Switzerland's Hug gets 8th Boston Marathon wheelchair win, American Scaroni a 2nd in milestone year
Americas|Political|US|World

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man

Four Democratic U.S. representatives arrived in El Salvador on Monday hoping to compel the Trump administration to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported and

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes

European equity funds drew massive inflows in the week ended April 16, while U.S. funds faced hefty outflows, as investors continued to shift capital on concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and

Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes
Americas|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff, never returned home

Argentines long waited for Pope Francis to visit the homeland he left in 2013 to become the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff, never returned home
Americas|Lifestyle|Travel|US|World

Denver woman recalls meeting Pope Francis on her honeymoon, and being inspired to serve others

Denver woman recalls meeting Pope Francis on her honeymoon, and being inspired to serve others

Denver woman recalls meeting Pope Francis on her honeymoon, and being inspired to serve others
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Argentina mourns its compatriot Pope Francis

Argentines held a special Mass and lit candles on Monday, mourning in shock for their countryman Pope Francis, who has died after battling

Argentina mourns its compatriot Pope Francis
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences
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Venezuela’s Maduro demands El Salvador’s Bukele release ‘kidnapped’ deportees after prisoner swap offer

Venezuela’s Maduro demands El Salvador’s Bukele release ‘kidnapped’ deportees after prisoner swap offer

Venezuela’s Maduro demands El Salvador’s Bukele release ‘kidnapped’ deportees after prisoner swap offer
Americas|Environment|Health|Political|World

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms
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From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key dates in the life of Pope Francis

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936

From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
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‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship
Americas|Environment|Political|World

Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition

Pope Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff and the first to take the name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi

Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but his attempts to make the

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire
Americas|Asia|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo faces trade war test with Switch 2 launch

Nintendo's Switch became a source of much-needed escapism during pandemic restrictions.

Nintendo faces trade war test with Switch 2 launch
Americas|Election|Political

Conservative Poilievre seemed poised to be Canada's next leader. Then Trump declared economic war

Until a few months ago, Pierre Poilievre was seen as a shoo-in to become Canada’s next prime minister and shepherd his Conservative Party back into power for the first time in a decade

Conservative Poilievre seemed poised to be Canada's next leader. Then Trump declared economic war
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South Korea's Hyundai, Posco agree to cooperate on US steel plant

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said on Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Posco Holdings for cooperation on its planned U.S. steel plant.

South Korea's Hyundai, Posco agree to cooperate on US steel plant
Americas|Crime|Political|World

3 Haitian soldiers warring with gangs are slain outside of Port-au-Prince

Authorities say at least three Haitian soldiers were killed in an apparent gang ambush in a town on the outskirts of Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince on Sunday

3 Haitian soldiers warring with gangs are slain outside of Port-au-Prince
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Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States his government has kept imprisoned for who he called “political prisoners” in Venezuela

Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees
Americas|Political|World

El Salvador proposes swapping US-deported Venezuelans for Venezuelan 'political prisoners'

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele on Sunday proposed sending 252 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. and imprisoned in his country to Venezuela, in exchange for taking "

El Salvador proposes swapping US-deported Venezuelans for Venezuelan 'political prisoners'
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

South Korea April 1-20 exports fall as US shipments drop amid tariffs

South Korea's exports for the first 20 days of April fell 5.2% from a year earlier, dragged down by U.S.-bound shipments, customs data showed on Monday, amid President Donald Trump's

South Korea April 1-20 exports fall as US shipments drop amid tariffs
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Alito criticizes US Supreme Court's decision to 'hastily' block deportations

U.S.

Alito criticizes US Supreme Court's decision to 'hastily' block deportations
Americas|Crime|Environment|US

Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas

A slow-moving, active storm system has brought heavy rain, large hail and tornadoes to parts of Texas and Oklahoma and left three people dead

Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas
Americas|Political|US

Alito's dissent in deportation case says court rushed to block Trump with middle-of-the night order

Justice Samuel Alito has written a sharp dissent that castigates the seven-member majority for blocking the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th-century wartime law

Alito's dissent in deportation case says court rushed to block Trump with middle-of-the night order
Americas|Sports|US

Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

New Colorado goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is already having a big impact on the Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason

Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars
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US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

The U.S.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know

Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know

Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know
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South Korea, US, to hold trade talks this week, Seoul says

South Korea and the United States will hold trade consultations this week in Washington at the suggestion of the United States, Seoul's trade ministry said on Sunday.

South Korea, US, to hold trade talks this week, Seoul says
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DHL to suspend global shipments of over $800 to US consumers

DHL Express, a division of Germany's Deutsche Post, said it would suspend global business-to-consumer shipments worth over $800 to individuals in the United States from April 21, as

DHL to suspend global shipments of over $800 to US consumers
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Man who fatally shot 23 at El Paso Walmart set to plead guilty to murder nearly 6 years on

Nearly six years after a man fatally shot 23 people in a racist attack targeting Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border, the gunman's criminal case is set to come to a close

Man who fatally shot 23 at El Paso Walmart set to plead guilty to murder nearly 6 years on
Americas|Sports

Akie Iwai shoots 64 playing alongside twin sister for share of the LPGA Tour lead at El Caballero

Akie Iwai shot an 8-under 64 playing alongside her twin sister Saturday for a share of the third-round lead in the JM Eagle LA Championship with Lauren Coughlin and Ingrid Lindblad

Akie Iwai shoots 64 playing alongside twin sister for share of the LPGA Tour lead at El Caballero
Americas|Sports|US

Cremaschi lifts Inter Miami to 1-0 win over Crew before record 60,614 fans in Cleveland

Benjamin Cremaschi scored on a diving header in the 30th minute and Inter Miami beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Saturday

Cremaschi lifts Inter Miami to 1-0 win over Crew before record 60,614 fans in Cleveland
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th-century wartime law

The Supreme Court has blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th-century wartime law

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th-century wartime law