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China's rising tech scene threatens U.S. brain drain as 'sea turtles' return home

Silicon Valley was "a little bit slow for us," said Shenzhen-based entrepreneur Jason Gui, one of millions of Chinese people who were educated in the U.S.

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Huge New York power cut leaves Broadway, Times Square in dark

A massive power cut crippled the tourist-filled heart of Manhattan for several hours on Saturday, cancelling Broadway shows and halting subway lines.

14/07/2019

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Fear of deportation raids spreads to U.S. citizens

"I've been carrying a passport since the day [Trump] was elected," said the American spokesman for a Latino organization.

14/07/2019

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Hurricane Barry makes landfall in Louisiana

Barry is expected to weaken as it heads further inland and is forecast to become a tropical depression by Sunday.

13/07/2019

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Dreams of movie stardom? Nah. More teens today long to be influencers

"A lot of my friends say, 'I don't want to go off and work in a cubicle. I want to be a YouTuber,'" Madison Brass, 16, of Ohio, said.

13/07/2019

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At least 1 American among the 27 dead in hotel terrorist attack in Somalia

The U.S. State Department is working to confirm if any other Americans were among the dead or injured in the attack that lasted more than 14 hours.

13/07/2019

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More than 120 dogs, cats in path of Hurricane Barry are flown to safety

The Humane Society evacuated animals that were up for adoption in Louisiana shelters, which helps to increase capacity for dogs and cats that may displaced in the storm.

13/07/2019

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At the biggest YouTube event of the year, the company's troubles are out of mind

Of the more than 20 parents, YouTubers, and YouTube viewers interviewed by NBC News at VidCon, only four said they were aware of the company's controversies from earlier this year.

13/07/2019

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New Republic magazine pulls down homophobic op-ed about Pete Buttigieg

The author argued that because Buttigieg waited until his early 30s to come out as gay, he would be too preoccupied with sex and drugs to be an effective president.

13/07/2019

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Moon mission memorabilia up for auction amid anniversary celebrations

Artefacts from the historic mission to put men on the moon are going up for auction amid celebrations to mark its 50th anniversary.

13/07/2019

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Vatican mystery over missing girl deepens; bones found

The mystery of the decades-old disappearance of the daughter of a Vatican employee took yet another twist with the discovery of two sets of bones under a stone manhole.

13/07/2019

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Euroviews. Everyone loses when women like Serena Williams are forced to play fewer sets than men ǀ View

Expecting women to deliver the kind of intensity and theatrics that can build over five sets — when they have nearly half the time to do so — is laughable.

13/07/2019

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'Manhattanhenge': Streets align as New York enjoys spectacular sunset

People in Manhattan got to see a fantastic Manhattanhenge sunset Friday night (12 July 2019) That's when the grid of Manhattan streets lines up perfectly with the setting sun.

13/07/2019

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Sanders consolidated the left in 2016. Now he risks losing the leader spot to Warren.

The senators' divergent approaches to the progressive movement, some activists say, help explain why she has been climbing in recent polls while his support has remained flat.

13/07/2019

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Sea lion pup makes its debut at Illinois zoo

A California sea lion pup has made its public debut at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois. The male pup named Charger was born on June 10 to a 9-year-old sea lion named Josephine.

13/07/2019

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Hong Kong protests target China border in effort to keep up pressure

Mass demonstrations began weeks ago in opposition to a proposed extradition bill that would allow for suspects to be sent to the mainland to face trial.

13/07/2019

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9 states where the rules for voting have been changed or challenged

The 2016 election proved that every vote counts. Now states that may be crucial in 2020 have passed or proposed measures that change the rules for voting.

13/07/2019

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What is red tide?

The algae blooms are colorful, but the toxins they produce can harm sea life, birds and people.

13/07/2019

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Dozens dead after Somali forces end hotel siege

At least 26 people were killed, including a prominent Canadian-Somali journalist and several foreigners, officials said.

13/07/2019

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Taiwan defends U.S. arms deal after China sanctions threat

The U.S. does not have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, but U.S. law requires that it provide Taiwan with sufficient defense equipment and services for self-defense.

13/07/2019

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What the U.K. ambassador leak means for the special relationship

Trump has "consistently disparaged the U.K. and shown disrespect," according to a former British ambassador to the U.S.

13/07/2019

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Four months after Christchurch shooting, New Zealand gun owners turn over their weapons for money

New Zealand lawmakers rushed through new legislation to ban so-called military-style weapons after a lone gunman killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques.

13/07/2019

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Thousands lose power as Tropical Storm Barry nears Louisiana

Tropical Storm Barry moved closer to landfall on Saturday, threatening millions with rain and high winds and testing New Orleans' flood defences.

13/07/2019

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'No shower, no shower!': Migrants shout at U.S. border camp

The vice president saw detainees packed into their holding areas surrounded by chain-link fence.

13/07/2019

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Jeffrey Epstein tampered with witnesses, sent $350K to 2 people: prosecutors

Prosecutors said the payments were made last November just days after the publication of a bombshell Miami Herald story.

12/07/2019

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For bitcoin proponents, Trump's critiques offer validation

The president's comments come amid a strong run for bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry that has included rising prices.

12/07/2019