After singer's murder, Peru declares state of emergency in capital

Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was riding with bandmates as they left a concert outside Lima, officials said.

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Peru declares an emergency and deploys the army as violence surges in the capital

Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital and deployed soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singer
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Peru declares emergency amid surge of violence and deploys the army in the capital

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Severe storms slam Missouri; state of emergency declared

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Mistrial declared in murder trial of California judge accused of killing wife

LOS ANGELES — A mistrial was declared Monday in the case of an Orange County judge charged with murder in the 2023 shooting of his wife.
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Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
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US declares South African ambassador ‘persona non grata’

Secretary of state Marco Rubio expels Ebrahim Rasool after he criticised Donald Trump in an online lecture
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Trump displays Declaration of Independence copy in the Oval Office

President Trump is displaying a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office after requesting it from the National Archives, according to a photograph he shared on Monday. “The ...
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It's been 5 years since WHO declared COVID pandemic

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Stuart Pearce in hospital after medical emergency on plane

Stuart Pearce is in "great spirits" after the ex-England defender suffered a medical emergency on a flight, says Talksport's Sam Matterface.
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What we still don't know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic

Five years after the WHO declared COVID to be a pandemic, questions remain including how many people have died.
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Syria’s leader proclaims ‘new history’ after signing constitutional declaration

Five-year transition period declared along with rights for women, freedom of expression and justice for Assad victims. Syria’s leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has hailed the start of a “new history” for ...
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Restore America's crime-plagued capital

Washington, D.C. has one of the highest murder rates in the developed world, and has seen a recent increase in crime, including a stabbing at Safeway and a knife-brandishing hooligan terrorizing ...
The Hill - Mar. 8
Chelsea player declares “it was good with Pochettino” in words on former boss

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DeepSeek AI cranks open the spigots on Chinese venture capital

DeepSeek's artificial intelligence breakthrough is stirring up China's venture capital world after three straight years of decline.
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Capitals vs. Sharks Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch

After a rough loss in Los Angeles, the Washington Capitals are back in action and looking to rebound against the San Jose Sharks.
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Remains of woman murdered by serial killer found at landfill

Morgan Harris was one of the Indigenous women slain by Jeremy Skibicki, who is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of four murders last year.
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Soldier goes on the run with teen after his wife's murder. Is she in danger?

After Cati Blauvelt, 22, was murdered in Simpsonville, South Carolina, her husband, former U.S. Army recruiter John Blauvelt, fled with his 17-year-old girlfriend Hannah Thompson. U.S. Marshals led ...
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American Airlines flight catches fire after emergency landing in Denver

Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries Thursday after an American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport and then caught fire, airport ...
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Wall Street analysts defend Capital One stock after Monday's selloff. Here's where we stand

KBW maintained its buy-equivalent rating on Capital One, calling Monday's market reaction to the report "overblown."
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Rubio declares South African ambassador to US 'persona non grata' over Trump comments

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South African ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool “persona non grata” and accused the diplomat of being a “race-baiting politician” over his recent ...
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Man found alive after 94 days stranded at sea eating turtles, birds

Maximo Napa was rescued in his small fishing boat after being spotted by an Ecuadoran vessel off the coast of northern Peru.
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Emergency services called after a man with a Palestinian flag climbs up Big Ben tower

Emergency services have been called to the Palace of Westminster after a man holding a Palestinian flag climbed up Big Ben tower
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Peru's detained ex-President Castillo transferred to a hospital days after starting hunger strike

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been taken from prison to a hospital days after beginning a hunger strike in protest of his ongoing rebellion trial
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14-year-old charged with murder of Newark police officer

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a Newark police officer, after shots were exchanged between police and a group.
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California judge facing re-trial for wife's murder says death was accidental

After the case of an Orange County judge charged with murder for fatally shooting his wife ended in a mistrial Monday, Jeffrey Ferguson, the man in the center of the legal battle spoke exclusively ...
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American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing

After an American Airlines plane with 178 people aboard made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday night, the aircraft caught fire on the tarmac, causing chaos as the ...
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Chaos in Romania's capital after far-right Calin Georgescu barred from presidential redo

Chaos broke out in Romania’s capital as supporters of the far-right populist Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body’s decision to reject his candidacy in a presidential election redo
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Los Angeles hardcore band Zulu parts with singer after abuse allegations

"Other members of Zulu have separated ourselves from Anaiah and will no longer be working with or performing with him in any capacity," the band wrote in response.
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Teenager sentenced to life for south London murder of Elianne Andam

Hassan Sentamu jailed for at least 23 years for fatal stabbing of Elianne, 15, in Croydon after row over teddy bear. A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 15-year-old girl ...
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Canadian police identify remains of murdered Indigenous woman at landfill

Police said they had identified Morgan Harris, 39, and had also found more remains of another person. Canadian police have identified the remains of a murdered Indigenous woman at a landfill and ...
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American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver after emergency landing

Twelve people taken to hospital with minor injuries after flight forced to divert about 30 minutes after takeoff. An American Airlines flight heading from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth was ...
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Kant canned: Maltese singer rewrites Eurovision entry after C-word complaint

Miriana Conte retitles song and removes reference to kant after complaint about similarity to swearword. A Eurovision contestant has reworked her song after a word in the lyrics sounded like an ...
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Mandan capitalizes after late foul call to escape Red River comeback

Mar. 13—FARGO — At the final buzzer, the Mandan girls basketball fans could finally breathe after watching their team go almost the entire final seven minutes without a field goal. Grand Forks Red ...
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En Vogue singer reveals she’s been living in her car for years

Dawn Robinson, of the R&B group that sold more than 20m albums, moved in during the pandemic after a family fallout. Dawn Robinson, a founding member of the widely popular R&B girl group En ...
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Massive dust storms cause fatal crashes in Texas

The mayor of Amarillo has declared a state of disaster after a massive dust storm caused multiple fatal crashes. The storms sparked apocalyptic scenes, including destructive winds knocking over ...
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Rubio emerges as major Trump World player

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Most still trust CDC, NIH five years after COVID pandemic declaration: Survey

Most Americans still trust information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Tuesday study from ...
The Hill - Mar. 11
States sue to block dismantling of Education Department

The lawsuit asks a judge to immediately pause the Trump administration's mass firings and declare that the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful.
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