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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure

Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure

Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure
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Air New Zealand's bunk beds take flight

Air New Zealand is hoping to revolutionize sleep comfort on long-haul flights by introducing bunk beds to economy. CNN's Lilit Marcus reports.

Air New Zealand's bunk beds take flight
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US judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement

A U.S. judge in Florida said she will review a deal between the Justice Department and President Donald Trump to settle his $10 billion lawsuit

US judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement
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Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse

Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse

Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse
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US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

The U.S. military says it stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports

US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
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Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves

Laos cave rescue ends unexpectedly after villagers free themselves
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Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest

Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel showed he can still command strong support on Saturday, drawing a crowd of thousands in Ankara despite a court

Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest
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Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist

Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist

Investigators probe deadly Dallas blast as data shows natural gas leaks persist
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First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports

AI chip firm Nvidia and Microsoft are expected next week to debut the first Windows PCs that use Nvidia's chips as the main processor, Axios reported on Saturday, citing sources.

First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports
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India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam

India has signed a deal with Vietnam under which it will supply BrahMos missiles which it has jointly developed with Russia, and is in "final stages" for a similar deal

India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam
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What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war

What to watch for in the US-Iran memo to end the war
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Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes

Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at Russian oil facilities, according to Russian officials

Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes
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Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains

Guyana was already the world’s fastest growing economy before the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran drove up oil prices.

Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains
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Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows

While U.S.-Canadian relations have frayed under U.S.

Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows
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Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say

Central bank independence is again coming under pressure as policymakers push through unpopular measures to curb surging prices, prompting

Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say
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Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days

Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
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Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears. 

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote
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AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027

The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence pact, U.S.

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027
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Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing

Rescuers pulled four people from a flooded cave in Laos on Saturday, Thai volunteer rescuers said, hours after another man was brought out late on Friday.

Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing
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Will Frontier learn from Spirit’s mistakes? Budget airlines face tough road ahead

Will Frontier learn from Spirit’s mistakes? Budget airlines face tough road ahead

Will Frontier learn from Spirit’s mistakes? Budget airlines face tough road ahead
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Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says

Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbour and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the U.S.

Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says
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US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices

The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new

US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices
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Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win

Voting in parliamentary elections opened in Malta on Saturday, with opinion polls showing the ruling Labour Party on course to win a record-breaking fourth term.

Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win