He won an Olympic gold medal before becoming entangled in his country’s volatile politics in the 1960s.
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Hussein Husseini, father of peace deal that ended Lebanon’s civil war, dies at 85
The politician was a harsh critic of Lebanon’s sectarian-based political system that divided top posts in the country of 5 million between Christian and Muslim communities.
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House Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new majority
In the Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Americans elected Senate Democrats ‘to be a firewall’ against what he said are Republicans’ extreme views.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
2nd arrest made in case of MLB Hall of Fame pitcher’s grandson born in New Hampshire woods
The baby boy was left alone in a tent in subfreezing cold for more than an hour in December before officers found him, authorities say.
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New Mega Millions jackpot of $1.35 billion is game’s 2nd highest
The numbers drawn late Tuesday night were: 7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and gold Mega Ball 9.
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Battle rages in Ukraine mining town; Russia replaces general
Soledar’s fall, while unlikely to provide a turning point in the war, would be a prize for a Kremlin starved of good news and offer Russian troops a springboard to conquer other areas of Donetsk province.
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New York Republicans say Rep. Santos should resign, has ‘disgraced’ House
The new congressman from Long Island, who lied about his resume and family heritage, flatly rejected the call to resign, saying, ‘I will not.’
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Lawyer for Guantanamo detainees could lose license in Maine
Scott Fenstermaker reportedly said that he was charged with multiple offenses after an incident in which he was trying to convince a towing company owner to release his client’s car from an impound lot when an argument ensued.
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Ted Cruz calls Biden’s El Paso visit ‘infuriating’
While Republicans accused Biden of staging a shallow photo-op, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez countered that that’s exactly what Cruz and other Republicans have done for years.
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Watchdog sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for IRS backlog
House Republicans want to rescind the agency’s additional funding, saying it would bankroll an army of 87,000 auditors who will harass taxpayers – claims that are generally alarmist and misleading.