Biden's action on guns divides Minnesota delegation
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Carnahan, state Sen. Mark Koran facing off in a contentious fight to lead state's Republican Party.
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Australia to buy extra 20 million doses of Pfizer vaccine
Australia said Friday that it has finalized a deal to buy an extra 20 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine as it rapidly pivots away from its earlier plan to rely mainly on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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China report accuses US of causing humanitarian disasters
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Iran frees South Korean ship it held amid dispute over funds
A South Korean oil tanker held for months by Iran amid a dispute over billions of dollars seized by Seoul was freed and sailed away early Friday, just hours ahead of further talks between Tehran and world powers over its tattered nuclear deal.
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West Virginia pins population growth hopes on income tax cut
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North China explosion kills 9 amid mining safety crackdown
Nine workers have been killed in northern China during an operation to destroy expired mining explosives, officials said Friday.
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Asian shares mostly lower on strong China price data
Shares fell Friday in most Asian markets after China reported a stronger than expected rise in prices that could prompt authorities to act to cool inflation.
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GOP-led states lose bid to challenge immigration rule
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Private sales emerge as obstacle to Senate action on guns
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