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Mutton, an Indigenous woolly dog, died in 1859 − new analysis confirms precolonial lineage of this extinct breed, once kept for their wool
Dogs have lived with Indigenous Americans since before they came to the continent together 10,000 years ago. A new analysis reveals the lineage of one 1800s ‘woolly dog’ from the Pacific Northwest.
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France says will quell New Caledonia riots 'whatever the cost'
French forces smashed through dozens of barricades in a bid to retake the main road to New Caledonia's airport and a top official said Sunday that Paris would reclaim all of the Pacific territory from independence militants "whatever the cost".Le Franc said security forces would now stage "harassment" raids to reclaim other parts of the Pacific territory held by pro-independence groups.
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The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest
“Where there is much desire to learn, there of necessity will be much arguing, much writing, many opinions; for opinion in good men is but knowledge in the making,” wrote poet John Milton, an alumnus of Cambridge University, in his 1644 treatise against censorship in publishing. “Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.”
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Markets brace for Nvidia earnings: What to know this week
A crucial earnings report from AI leader Nvidia greets a stock market that hit new records last week.
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US forces lose strategic African position in Niger
With the US troop withdrawal from military-led Niger underway and due to be over by September 15, Washington is preparing to abandon its strategic position in the Sahel where Russia and Iran are gaining ground.- Russian and Iranian advance - Niger demanded the US troop pull-out after Washington expressed concern about "potential Nigerien relations with Russia and Iran".
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Helicopter carrying Iran's president suffers a 'hard landing,' state TV says without further details
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a “hard landing” on Sunday, Iranian state television reported, without immediately elaborating. Raisi was traveling in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. State TV said the incident happened near Jolfa, a city on the border with with the nation of Azerbaijan, some 600 kilometers (375 miles) northwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran.
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Guns, inflation, Biden: Donald Trump prepares to counter jury verdict in hush money case
Trump's NRA speech in Dallas heralded what could be a big week for him: A jury's decision in the New York hush money case.
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Blue Origin will launch six tourists to the edge of space after nearly two-year hiatus
The NS-25 mission is expected to lift off on Sunday, ending a lengthy hiatus from crewed launches prompted by a failed uncrewed test flight in 2022.
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia near potentially historic security deal
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Saturday to discuss a potentially historic bilateral agreement between the two nations.
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Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia
He took a speed test of the Starlink internet service with several health workers in Indonesia’s remote regions.
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DR Congo thwarts Kinshasa 'coup attempt' : army
The DR Congo military on Sunday thwarted an attempted coup near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese", the army spokesperson said.He added that the "foreigners and Congolese ... including their leader" would "all no longer cause any harm".
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Central US faces severe weather threat, with tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds possible
Millions across parts of the Central Plains are at risk for severe weather Sunday that could bring tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds to the area.
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Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliament
Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump's running mate, delivered a speech before Israel's parliament on Sunday in which she criticized President Joe Biden's approach to the war in Gaza. Stefanik, the fourth highest-ranked Republican in the House of Representatives, is the latest of several U.S. politicians from both sides of the aisle to visit Israel since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack ignited the war in Gaza.
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Moroccan enterprises give jobs, hope to people with disabilities
Fadoua Lamrani was elated when she was hired as a waitress at a restaurant in Morocco which employs people with mental disabilities.-'Change society's view'- While Lamrani said she was still glad to be working at the restaurant, she also wanted to try her luck elsewhere, "like any other waitress in any other restaurant".
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Factbox-High-profile US trials where defendants took the stand
Donald Trump's lawyer said last week the former U.S. president had not decided whether to testify at his criminal trial stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, which would be an uncommon and risky move that some high-profile defendants have made at their own recent trials. Prosecutors said Bankman-Fried stole $8 billion in customer deposits to plug losses at his crypto-focused hedge fund, Alameda Research.
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Under Armour is collapsing — And Kevin Plank has to take the blame
The Under Armour meltdown continues.
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ADHD drug shortage shows signs of letting up, but some patients still struggle
ADHD medication shortages have largely been resolved, says the FDA. However, some doctors and patients still report difficulties in obtaining prescriptions.
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Why US Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation
A long-planned series of Catholic pilgrimages has begun across the United States this weekend, with pilgrims embarking on four routes before converging on Indianapolis in two months for a major gathering focusing on Eucharistic rites and devotions. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is beginning with Masses and other events in California, Connecticut, Minnesota and Texas. A small group of pilgrims plan to walk entire routes, but most participants are expected to take part for smaller segments.
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Hundreds of Tunisian president's supporters protest against 'foreign interference'
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Tunis on Sunday in support of President Kais Saied amid widespread criticism at home and abroad after a wave of arrests that included journalists, activists and lawyers. The European Union, France and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern at the arrests and at a police raid on the headquarters of the bar association this month in which two lawyers critical of the president were detained. Police this month arrested 10 people, including journalists, lawyers and officials of civil society groups, in what was described as crackdown by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, which called on Tunisia to respect free speech and civil liberties.
AFP
Dominican Republic votes for president in poll overshadowed by Haiti crisis
Polls opened in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, where President Luis Abinader is poised for comfortable reelection on the back of widespread support for his tough stance on migration from troubled neighbor Haiti.Polls show Abinader leading his closest rival Leonel Fernandez -- a 70-year-old three-time ex-president -- with 60 percent of voter support compared to 25 percent.

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