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At least 296 people killed in Morocco quake

At least 296 people killed in Morocco quake

Nearly 300 people have died after a powerful earthquake rattled Morocco Friday night, according to a preliminary government count, as terrified residents of Marrakesh reported "unbearable" screams followed the 6.8-magnitude tremor.

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Number of missing from Maui wildfire falls sharply to 66

Number of missing from Maui wildfire falls sharply to 66

The number of missing persons following the massive wildfire that leveled a town on the island of Maui last month has fallen from 385 to 66, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said Friday.

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At least 34 people reported dead in Morocco quake

At least 34 people reported dead in Morocco quake

A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake reportedly killed at least 34 people in Morocco on Friday night, causing damage to buildings and sending panicking people into the streets in Marrakesh.

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Venice to award Golden Lion after strongly political 80th edition

Venice to award Golden Lion after strongly political 80th edition

The Hollywood strike may have robbed Venice of its usual bevy of stars, but the world's oldest film festival, which concludes Saturday, proved it is still a launchpad for major awards contenders and political statements.

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Bielsa makes instant impact as Uruguay beat Chile

Bielsa makes instant impact as Uruguay beat Chile

Uruguay turned on the style, under new coach Marcelo Bielsa, as they beat Chile 3-1 in their opening South American World Cup qualifier on Friday.

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Elon Musk's X sues over having to post moderation policies

Elon Musk's X sues over having to post moderation policies

Elon Musk's X Corp.on Friday sued the state of California over a law requiring social media companies to publicly post their policies regarding hate speech, disinformation, harassment and extremism.

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Conspiracy theories falsely link wildfires to 'smart cities'

Conspiracy theories falsely link wildfires to 'smart cities'

Disinformation about deadly wildfires in the United States and Canada has run rampant across social media, with posts falsely blaming coordinated arson, lasers -- and plans to develop "smart cities."

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Taiwan's Chien grabs lead at LPGA's Queen City Championship

Taiwan's Chien grabs lead at LPGA's Queen City Championship

Taiwan's Chien Peiyun shot a superb eight-under round of 64 to grab a four stroke lead after the second round of the LPGA's Queen City Championship on Friday.

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Dupont warns France can improve after All Blacks win

Dupont warns France can improve after All Blacks win

France captain Antoine Dupont said there was still room for improvement despite his team's impressive 27-13 win over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup's opening game on Friday.

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Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory

Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory

France made an impressive start to their attempt to win a first Rugby World Cup as the host nation beat New Zealand 27-13 in a hot and humid tournament opener on Friday.

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