In a joint statement, Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the outcome of the election, which is disputed by the opposition, ‘represents a critical moment for democracy in the hemisphere.’
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Israel carries out strike on Beirut, says it killed Hezbollah commander
Israel says it was targeting Fouad Shukur, a top Hezbollah military leader whom the U.S. blames for planning and launching the deadly 1983 Marine bombing in the Lebanese capital.
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Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after Trump assassination attempt
Ronald Rowe accepted blame for his agency’s mistakes while also criticizing local law enforcement for a communication breakdown.
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More women ending pregnancies on their own, some with unsafe methods
A new study suggests that some women administered the abortion pills, others drank or used drugs and some resorted to inserting potentially harmful objects into their bodies.
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Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and ‘buy now, pay later’ plans
Many appreciate the flexibility, but consumer advocates have expressed concerns that the growth of the payment method may ultimately leave Americans in more debt.
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How 2 Syrians in Rome are using hummus to aid war refugees and help migrants integrate
Shaza Saker and Joumana Farho have turned their small business into a support network, all while gaining a foothold in the capital city’s gastronomic scene.
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French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over ‘Last Supper’ scene
DJ Barbara Butch says she’s received death threats, insults and harassing messages.
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More flooding hits Vermont with washed-out roads, smashed vehicles and destroyed homes
Vermont has experienced four flooding events in the last year, and the combination of climate change and the state’s mountainous geography are big reasons.
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Senate passes bill to protect kids online, make tech companies accountable
Supporters are hoping that the strong Senate vote will push the House to act before the end of the congressional session in January.
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Police clash with unruly crowd gathered near site of UK stabbing attack that killed 3 girls
Authorities say the crowd was believed to be supporters of a far-right group, as ‘there has been much speculation and hypothesis’ about the 17-year-old male suspect in custody.