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Uruguay bids farewell to popular ex-leader "Pepe" Mujica
Uruguay bids farewell to popular ex-leader "Pepe" Mujica

Uruguay on Wednesday began bidding farewell to its former leader Jose "Pepe" Mujica, a former leftist guerrilla fighter who won global fame for his humility as the so-called "world's poorest president."

May 14, 2025

Trump admin drops limits on several 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Trump admin drops limits on several 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced plans to scrap limits on several "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.

May 14, 2025

Gaza rescuers say 80 killed in Israeli strikes amid hostage release talks
Gaza rescuers say 80 killed in Israeli strikes amid hostage release talks

Gaza rescuers said at least 80 people were killed in Israeli bombardment across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US envoy Steve Witkoff about the release of hostages.

May 14, 2025

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Trump drug price plan could nix investment, warns Roche
Trump drug price plan could nix investment, warns Roche

President Donald Trump's plans to dramatically slash drug prices for Americans could make Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche cancel major investments in the United States, it said Wednesday.

May 14, 2025

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Tom Cruise nearly met his end on 'The Final Reckoning'
Tom Cruise nearly met his end on 'The Final Reckoning'

Tom Cruise's film crew on his latest "Mission: Impossible" epic feared the actor was about to die after he appeared to pass out on the wing of a stunt plane over Africa.

May 14, 2025