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The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead

Victims of this week's flash fire at a Bangkok music bar that took more than 30 lives included four of the six core members of the band playing when the blaze broke out.

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Fear and hope in Utah in the shadow of America's largest wildfire

People in Monticello, Utah have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylon fire started June 26th

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Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over England

Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy.

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Takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing for attorney general

Todd Blanche remained composed throughout the hours-long hearing, but faced several testy moments during questioning as he seeks to win the support of all Republican senators on the committee.

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China and Xi favored over U.S. and Trump in many nations: Survey

The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States.

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Trump relished in being compared to dictators like Hitler and Stalin, journalist says

The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book, written with Maggie Haberman, is Regime Change.

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Hong Kong booksellers arrested for allegedly selling seditious books

Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores.

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Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work

In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.

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China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022

Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.

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Old rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup Semifinal

Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.

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