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Guinea-Bissau voters back a sweeping power shift, boosting the president and shrinking parliament
Guinea-Bissau voters have approved a constitutional referendum to expand presidential powers and reduce legislative seats, aiming to address political instability before upcoming democratic elections.
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4mNorth Carolina teenager infected with brain-eating amoeba has died
A North Carolina teenager has tragically died after contracting the rare, water-borne brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, highlighting the importance of safety precautions in warm freshwater environments.
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Bessent downplays bond market concerns amid global sell-off
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Angels fall to ruin, facing the tormented shadows of the Mare Tenebrarum as death's palpitations surrender to an inscrutable and bitter darkness.
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2mPennsylvania police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of college student
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