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Venezuelan AG wants amnesty for toppled leader Maduro

Venezuelan AG wants amnesty for toppled leader Maduro

Venezuela's attorney general said Wednesday that an amnesty envisaged for political prisoners and those who jailed them during years of political repression must also be extended to toppled leader Nicolas Maduro.

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Trump to undo legal basis for US climate rules

Trump to undo legal basis for US climate rules

President Donald Trump is poised Thursday to revoke a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health by driving climate change -- a determination that underpins US regulations aimed at curbing planet-warming pollution.

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Protesters, police clash at protest over Milei labor reform

Protesters, police clash at protest over Milei labor reform

Argentine workers hurled stones and bottle bombs Wednesday at police who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets as a protest against proposed labor reforms turned briefly violent.

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Dyche sacked by Forest after dismal Wolves draw

Dyche sacked by Forest after dismal Wolves draw

Nottingham Forest sacked manager Sean Dyche on Wednesday after a dismal draw with Wolves left them hovering above the Premier League relegation zone.

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France seeks probe after diplomat cited in Epstein files

France seeks probe after diplomat cited in Epstein files

France's foreign minister has requested a probe into a French diplomat who corresponded with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and who another envoy said was investigated while at the United Nations over child sex abuse websites.

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Rivers among 2026 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

Rivers among 2026 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers and retired NBA stars Amar'e Stoudemire, Blake Griffin and Kevin Johnson were among finalists named Wednesday for 2026 election to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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GA-ASI Achieves New Milestone With Semi-Autonomous CCA Flight

GA-ASI Achieves New Milestone With Semi-Autonomous CCA Flight

YFQ-42A Uncrewed Fighter Jet Executes Mission Autonomy Test

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U.S. Polo Assn. Unveils Experiential USPA Shop Flagship at the USPA National Polo Center

U.S. Polo Assn. Unveils Experiential USPA Shop Flagship at the USPA National Polo Center

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announces the reopening of its experiential USPA Shop Flagship at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. The sports brand is introducing a reimagined retail destination that reflects the brand's deep connection to the sport of polo and its modern global positioning.

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Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal-fired electricity

Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal-fired electricity

US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Wednesday to buy electricity from coal-fired plants, in his latest bid to boost an industry that is a major contributor to climate change.

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Slot hails 'unbelievable' Salah after matching Liverpool assist record

Slot hails 'unbelievable' Salah after matching Liverpool assist record

Arne Slot praised Mohamed Salah after the "unbelievable" Egypt star equalled Liverpool's record for assists in the Premier League by setting up Virgil van Dijk's winner in Wednesday's 1-0 victory at Sunderland.

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