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U.S. indicts sitting Mexican governor, senator and mayor on historic drug charges

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Supreme Court leans in favor of Trump's bid to end protections for Syrian, Haitian migrants

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Iran's supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

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Mexico's new top diplomat: A gay millennial with deep knowledge of the U.S.

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Hegseth clashes for a second day with Democrats in Congress over the Iran war

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Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza

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Timeline of decades of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

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Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain 'stolen' by Russia

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Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

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The Black Caucus is the 'conscience of Congress.' Supreme Court ruling has it bracing for a big hit

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Louisiana congressional primaries are suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling

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