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Minneapolis OKs police reform deal with the US government in the wake of George Floyd's murder

Minneapolis OKs police reform deal with the US government in the wake of George Floyd's murder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government in response to the murder of George Floyd that would require reforms within the city’s police department under long-term court supervision.
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Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court Monday for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.
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A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

HONOLULU (AP) — A three-year-old boy died on Monday, the fourth person to succumb to injuries from a massive explosion of fireworks at a home in Honolulu on New Year’s Eve, police said.
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Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces

Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces

SAO PAULO (AP) — Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group's presiding country Brazil announced Monday.
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California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state.
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A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

A 3-year-old boy's death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4

HONOLULU (AP) — A three-year-old boy on Monday became the fourth person to die of injuries stemming from a massive explosion of fireworks a Honolulu home on New Year’s Eve, police said.
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California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state.
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Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces

Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces

SAO PAULO (AP) — Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group's presiding country Brazil announced Monday.
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Congress certifies Trump won the election without challenge, in stark contrast to the 2021 violence

Congress certifies Trump won the election without challenge, in stark contrast to the 2021 violence

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without challenge, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as his mob of supporters stormed the Capitol.
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Venezuelan opposition leader who claims to have defeated Maduro meets Biden at White House

Venezuelan opposition leader who claims to have defeated Maduro meets Biden at White House

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Venezuelan opposition leader who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election met Monday with U.S. President Joe Biden.
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