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Trump, Pena Nieto meet but don’t discuss who would pay for a border wall

MEXICO CITY — Donald Trump showcased his flair for the dramatic spectacle again Wednesday, flying his unpredictable campaign across the southern border for a hastily arranged summit with the president of a country he has repeatedly maligned. The move was stunning for a nominee whose presidential run began with harsh denunciations of Mexicans, whom he […]

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International, USA

Vicente Fox, former Mexican president: Mexico rejects ‘false prophet’ Donald Trump

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said Wednesday that Mexico rejects Donald Trump, calling Mr. Trump’s trip to meet President Enrique Peña Nieto a “political stunt.” “He is not welcome to Mexico. By 130 million people, we don’t like him. We don’t want him. We reject his visit,” Mr. Fox said on CNN’s “New Day.” “I

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International, USA

Trump’s Mexico visit stirs outrage: ‘We don’t want him’

MEXICO CITY — Mexicans reacted with dismay and outrage Wednesday as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrived in their capital and met with President Enrique Pena Nieto. Their message was clear: Trump wasn’t welcome, and Pena Nieto never should have invited him. “We don’t like him. We don’t want him,” former Mexican President Vicente Fox

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International, USA

Supreme Court denies North Carolina appeal to enforce its voter ID rules

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday turned away an emergency appeal from Republican leaders in North Carolina who were hoping to reinstate new voting rules that were struck down in July as racially biased. The justices said they were deadlocked 4-4 and would not intervene, leaving in place the state’s rules for casting ballots

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How Gene Wilder’s Death Can Help Alzheimer’s Awareness

Legendary actor Gene Wilder died from Alzheimer’s at the age of 83 Sunday, but his fans didn’t know he was suffering from the illness. Wilder purposely kept the disease private because he didn’t want to upset fans who loved his role as Willy Wonka in the beloved ‘70s film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Kaepernick’s Birth Mother, Rodney Harrison Weigh In On Protest

More folks voiced criticisms Tuesday about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem to protest what he says is the oppression of black people in the U.S. Among people who voice their opinions: Kaepernick’s birth mother and retired NFL player Rodney Harrison. Kaepernick was adopted as a baby and

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Sports & Competitions, USA

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio easily wins primary, but now faces his toughest general election in decades

PHOENIX—When the Republican presidential ticket pivoted to focus on illegal immigration this summer, Donald Trump pointed to the man who has come to embody the muscular enforcement approach of the 2000s — massive immigration raids, unremitting warnings about the dangers posed by illegal immigrants and bold public pronouncements about enforcing the rule of law. But

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Can Clinton global health charity survive loss of former president’s clout?

Bill Clinton has promised to leave the Clinton Foundation board if Hillary Clinton is elected president, but his potential departure from another Clinton charity could have far greater consequences for global health. Though it’s less well-known than the foundation, the Clinton Health Access Initiative has played a central role in bringing down drug prices in

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International, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Historians disagree on whether ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is racist

The decision of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to stop standing for the national anthem has provoked a lot of debate, to say the least. It’s also re-opened a discussion about whether “The Star-Spangled Banner” is actually racist. Francis Scott Key wrote his famous poem, “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” after witnessing the failure

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Sports & Competitions, USA