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Arizona man ranted against Trump and threatened to kill him. He has been charged

In a video posted on November 13, he can be seen holding a rifle, which officials say appeared to be an AR-15-style weapon. He threatens to shoot the 78-year-old in the video.

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'Did everything they asked,' Iran's foreign minister hints at nuclear weapons program if sanctions return

In an interview, Araghchi said that Iran already possesses the capability and expertise to produce nuclear weapons but stressed that such weapons are not part of its security strategy. He also…

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Thanksgiving 2024: When is Thanksgiving? Date, history, significance, celebration theme

The holiday is celebrated with turkey feasts, football games, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, bringing together families and communities while honouring the traditions

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Melania Trump may not reside full-time in White House, also wants 'separate room': Report

This will be Melania's second term in the White House as the First Lady of America, an unelected but prominent post. 

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Astronauts in space will enjoy a 'feast' on Thanksgiving. 'Apple Spice, turkey...'

What Thanksgiving on the International Space Station looks like

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FTC opens antitrust investigation against Microsoft's business practice

The US Federal Trade Commission has opened a sweeping antitrust probe of Microsoft, examining the technology giant's software licensing and cloud computing business, said people familiar with the…

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DOGE chief Musk wants to 'delete' IRS, and people agree with him

Musk asked users whether the IRS's budget should be "Increased", kept the "Same", "Decreased" or "Deleted".

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Ohio restricts transgender students from using multiperson bathrooms

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill as per which transgender students were restricted to use multi-person bathrooms

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Morning brief: Trump picks Keith Kellogg as Ukraine envoy; Trump's team receives bomb threats, and more

Good morning! Start your day with WIONs morning news brief. 

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Trump says Mexico agreed to 'stop' migration; Mexican President clarifies no plans to 'close borders'

On Wednesday (Nov 27) evening, Trump shared on his Truth Social platform that he had spoken to Sheinbaum, who "agreed to stop migration through Mexico and into the United States, effectively…

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Will Trump's pick for Ukraine envoy Gen Keith Kellogg end war?

Kellog was the chief of staff in Trump's first term in the White House from 2017-2021. 

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Who are the three Americans released by China in prisoner swap deal?

Three Americans detained years back in separate cases have been released and are now flying home

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Donald Trump's cabinet nominees targeted by numerous bomb threats, hoax calls

In a statement over the bomb threats sent to Republican leaders, the FBI said it is “aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees…

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Three Americans released in rare prisoner swap deal with China

The three Americans – Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung – were the last prisoners in China classified by the State Department as wrongfully detained, although activists and families have raised…

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US President Biden to immediately push for Israel-Gaza ceasefire after Hezbollah deal

"Over the coming days, the United States will make another push with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and others to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza with the hostages released and an end to the war…

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