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Appealing for calm, China says US wants talks on North Korea

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Prime Minister calls snap election

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Tax day freebies: 1 cent Big Macs and free flights

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Nintendo Switch North America Sales Figures Revealed

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North Korea: US is creating a situation for nuclear war

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Thwarted attack rattles France days before presidential vote

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British PM May calls for an early election to strengthen Brexit hand

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United Airlines changes policy following backlash over violently dragging off man

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US, Canada and Mexico announce joint bid for World Cup 2026

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United Airlines boots bride, groom headed to their wedding

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Twitter drops lawsuit against US

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British Prime Minister Theresa May calls election for June 8

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Who gained the most today? Verizon Communications Inc. : VZ

Several investment firms issued their expert ratings on Verizon Communications Inc . The cell phone carrier reported $0.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the qua...

Twelve soldiers dead as Saudi helicopter goes down in Yemen

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United Kicks Off Couple On Way To Destination Wedding

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Jeremy Corbyn responds to Theresa May's decision to call snap General Election

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Panera Bread To Be Bought By Krispy Kreme For $7 Billion

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Mattis calls on U.N.-brokered end to Yemen civil war

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