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Trump taps creator of viral garbage truck photo op for executive producer position

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Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages

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Ross Kemp returns to EastEnders for 40th anniversary

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Former President Jimmy Carter to be honored over 6-day funeral schedule

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Experts from U.S. join South Korea plane crash probe

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Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker

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