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Central Intelligence Agency chief in South Korea for 'internal visit'

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1 killed, 7 injured in San Diego shooting

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Turkey demands US stop supporting Syrian Kurdish militants

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Venezuela opposition vows fresh protests despite deaths

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Tear gas in France as Le Pen, Macron hold May Day rallies

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South Korea says THAAD can defend against attack

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Berkeley hails peaceful debate over Ann Coulter

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Trump slams sanctuary city ruling, says opponents are 'judge shopping!'

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NKorea says it will speed up nuke program in response to US

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Palestinians say dozens wounded at protests for prisoners

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Trump will sign executive order while visiting central Pa. factory

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