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Why the AMAs Are Pop’s Most Honest Popularity Contest

Why the AMAs Are Pop’s Most Honest Popularity Contest

Unlike the Grammys, the American Music Awards are fan-voted. Here's why that makes them the most honest reflection of what America is really listening to.
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Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home

Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home

SYDNEY, May 26 (Reuters) - A group of seven Australian women and 12 children linked to the Islamic State militant group have made travel plans to return home, authorities said on Tuesday, in what would be the second such Australian group to leave a Syrian refugee camp this month.
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US vows to prevent any Ebola cases from entering the country

US vows to prevent any Ebola cases from entering the country

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday it must prevent any cases of Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak has already caused a suspected 220 deaths and 900 cases.
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Airliner carrying Australians linked to Islamic State group lands in Australia

Airliner carrying Australians linked to Islamic State group lands in Australia

An airliner carrying Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group landed in Melbourne despite Australian government warnings that they could face charges
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'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown

'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown

By Elwely Elwelly, Emily Giles and Amy McConaghy DUBAI/LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the U.S. and Israel expressed joy as social media came back to life in a country where even in normal times access to the
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President Trump Faces Criticism Over Iran War Deal Amid Cabinet Discussions

President Trump Faces Criticism Over Iran War Deal Amid Cabinet Discussions

President Donald Trump is meeting with his Cabinet to discuss the ongoing negotiations to end the war with Iran. The talks, which aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce Iran's nuclear capabilities, are at a critical juncture. While Trump projects confidence in reaching a deal, the negotiations have drawn criticism from some of his supporters who fear the terms may favor Iran. Recent U.S. military actions in Iran, described as 'defensive' by the Pentagon, have further complicated the talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that discussions will continue for several more days to finalize the nuclear agreement details. The potential deal involves Iran giving up its enriched uranium stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief, a key demand from the Trump administration.
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What to know about the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

What to know about the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

The prosecution of five people involved in the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has come to a close
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Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal

By Jana Choukeir, Enas Alashray and Phil Stewart DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday it targeted a U.S. airbase after the U.S. military carried out what a Washington official said were strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes,' insists that midterm elections won't impact his war strategy

Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes,' insists that midterm elections won't impact his war strategy

President Donald Trump is asserting that Iran’s “negotiating on fumes” and insisting November’s midterm elections won't factor in shaping his approach to the nearly three-month-old conflict that’s spurred unease across the global economy
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Taylor Swift Misses Out on Wins at American Music Awards Despite Leading Nominations

Taylor Swift Misses Out on Wins at American Music Awards Despite Leading Nominations

Taylor Swift Misses Out on Wins at American Music Awards Despite Leading Nominations
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Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun
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Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for Afghanistan

Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for Afghanistan

Landlocked Afghanistan is struggling to access supplies as fighting with Pakistan and the Iran war disrupt key routes