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Peru's president grants medical pardon for jailed Fujimori
[unable to retrieve full-text content]LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s president announced Sunday night that he granted a medical pardon to jailed former strongman Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year
Palestinians mark Christmas in Bethlehem amid anger at Trump
[unable to retrieve full-text content]JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians are preparing to celebrate Christmas in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, the historic birthplace of Jesus. Source: AP
Ravens beat Colts 23-16 to edge closer to playoff berth
[unable to retrieve full-text content]BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens didn’t force a turnover, scored only two touchdowns and were dangerously close to going into overtime at home against lowly
Putin vows to modernize Russia, challengers prepare for race
[unable to retrieve full-text content]MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin presented his vision for modernizing Russia Saturday, while some of his challengers in next March’s presidential vote were formally nominated
Miss America Organization suspends CEO amid email scandal
[unable to retrieve full-text content]ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Miss America Organization suspended its CEO on Friday, less than 24 hours after leaked emails surfaced showing him and others
'Obamacare' surprise: Strong showing as nearly 9M sign up
[unable to retrieve full-text content]WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprisingly strong show of consumer demand, nearly 9 million people signed up for “Obamacare” next year, as government numbers out Thursday
Trump threat to cut aid raises stakes in UN Jerusalem vote
[unable to retrieve full-text content]UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s threat to cut off U.S. funding to countries that oppose his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has
Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers
[unable to retrieve full-text content]NEBI SALEH, West Bank (AP) — The curly haired Palestinian teenager is seen walking up to two Israeli soldiers standing near the entrance of her house,
Senate moves tax cut legislation to brink of final passage
[unable to retrieve full-text content]WASHINGTON (AP) — Jubilant Republicans pushed on early Wednesday to the verge of the most sweeping rewrite of the nation’s tax laws in more than three
House passes massive tax package; Senate to vote next
[unable to retrieve full-text content]WASHINGTON (AP) — Gleeful Republicans on Tuesday muscled the most sweeping rewrite of the nation’s tax laws in more than three decades through the House. House
