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Venezuela orders UN human rights office to close, accusing it of anti-government activity

Venezuela orders UN human rights office to close, accusing it of anti-government activity

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government on Thursday ordered the local United Nations office on human rights to suspend operations and gave its staff 72 hours to leave, accusing it of assisting coup plotters and terrorist groups.
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Venezuela orders UN human rights office to close, accusing it of anti-government activity

Venezuela orders UN human rights office to close, accusing it of anti-government activity

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government on Thursday ordered the local United Nations office on human rights to suspend operations and gave its staff 72 hours to leave, accusing it of assisting coup plotters and terrorist groups.
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Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Thursday became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage , despite opposition from the influential, socially conservative Greek Church.
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Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Thursday became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage , despite opposition from the influential, socially conservative Greek Church.
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Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years

Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029.
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Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years

Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029.
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Victor Wembanyama's 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it'll be hectic for the Spurs rookie

Victor Wembanyama's 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it'll be hectic for the Spurs rookie

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA All-Star experience will be hectic, just like everything else has seemed so far in his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs.
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Victor Wembanyama's 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it'll be hectic for the Spurs rookie

Victor Wembanyama's 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it'll be hectic for the Spurs rookie

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA All-Star experience will be hectic, just like everything else has seemed so far in his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs.
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In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case

In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case

ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the witness stand Thursday and forcefully pushed back against what she described as “lies” about her romantic relationship with a special prosecutor during an extraordinary hearing over
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In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case

In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case

ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the witness stand Thursday and forcefully pushed back against what she described as “lies” about her romantic relationship with a special prosecutor during an extraordinary hearing over
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