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Midterms to Test Political Confidence as Republicans Brace for Losses

Millions of Americans are heading into Tuesday's midterm elections with anticipation and anxiety. Polling points to Republican setbacks, a possible loss of the House, a too-close Senate, and fresh pressure on public…
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Armed Response Command officers begin patrols on Sydney's streets after Bondi Beach attack

Specially trained New South Wales police carrying long-arm rifles are now deployed in busy tourist areas, major events and places of worship, a security measure that follows the deadly December shooting at a Hanukkah…
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Horst Fascher: the boxer who turned a brothel into the Star Club and helped the Beatles break through

Horst Fascher is remembered as the St. Pauli boxer and impresario whose Star Club gave the Beatles a crucial breakthrough. He turned a brothel into a music landmark and, in the words of the German obituary, helped…
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Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Over Alaska Senate Results

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's attempt to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate results if the Republican incumbent lost, finding the federal government lacked the ability to bring the suit…
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