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Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to 'find' him votesWorld NewsJan 4, 2021President Donald Trump pressured Georgia's Republican secretary of state to "find" enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state's presidential election, repeatedly citing disproven claims of... -
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UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder AssangeWorld NewsJan 4, 2021A British judge on Monday rejected the United States' request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying he was likely to kill himself if held under harsh US pris... -
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Trump extends visa ban, health coverage policy advancesWorld NewsJan 1, 2021President Donald Trump on Thursday extended pandemic-related bans on green cards and work visas to large groups of applicants through March 31, while a federal appeals court sided with him on a rule ... -
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