U.S. Border Agents Seize 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars
They would have been worth nearly $18 million if they were genuine, making it the largest counterfeit instrument seizure in history, officials said.
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Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
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Israel says it struck weapons smuggling sites on Syria-Lebanon border
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Trump's tariff threats create division between Canada and Mexico over security at borders
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Republicans eye tax breaks, border funds and clean energy cuts when Trump returns
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Russia helps Syria launch strikes after rebel fighters seize control of major city of Aleppo
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2 safe ways to use home equity this December (and 2 dangerous ones)
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Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet
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US ex-detective accused of kidnap and rape found dead on morning of trial
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