Twitter has long been used by the Taliban but the group’s accounts had never been verified previously.
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Shooter stood over California mom holding baby, killed both
A family is slaughtered, including a teenage mother and her baby, in a targeted attack that police say is related to gangs and drugs.
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White House defends its delayed, limited disclosure about documents
The discovery complicates a federal probe into former President Donald Trump and is a political headache for President Biden.
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Making pig livers humanlike are part of quest to ease organ shortage
If tests on using a bioengineered organ as a human ‘liver assist’ work, it would be a critical step toward eventually attempting a bioengineered organ transplant – probably a kidney.
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Relocating species emerges as last resort as climate warms
Concerns persist that the novel practice could cause unintended harm the same way invasive plants and animals have wreaked havoc on native species.
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U.S., Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
The meeting comes as the international community ramps up the military assistance to Ukraine, including expanded training of Ukrainian troops by the U.S.
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Vietnam’s president resigns in wake of major scandals
Vietnam’s president became the most senior member of the government to step down after a series of high-profile corruption scandals for which he was held responsible.
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Agencies investigating averted plane crash at New York airport
The Delta jet stopped about 1,000 feet from where the American Airlines jet had crossed from an adjacent taxiway, the FAA says.
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Why did Nepal plane crash in fair weather?
At least 69 of the 72 people aboard are confirmed dead.
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Obesity treatments catch drugmakers’ eyes as sales seen soaring
With nearly three in four U.S. adults considered overweight or obese, Wall Street has big expectations for the drug class.