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US Pentagon chief says military ready to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb
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US Pentagon chief says military ready to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb

His comments came a day after U.S. and Iranian diplomats began indirect talks in Oman

Trump in excellent health, White House doctor says following physical
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Trump in excellent health, White House doctor says following physical

The White House has said it will release further details if any follow-up testing is required.

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says
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Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says

The U.S. seeks a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that aligns with non-proliferation rules

China calls on US to 'completely cancel' reciprocal tariffs
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China calls on US to 'completely cancel' reciprocal tariffs

The comments followed a notice issued late Friday by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office

Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions
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Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions

Nuclear talks to exclude discussions on Iran’s missile program and regional activities

Classical meets contemporary at LA Philharmonic's Coachella debut
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LA Philharmonic's debut performance at Coachella makes musical history

They led the charge with the "Ride of the Valkyries," helmed by Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel

US Senator Bernie Sanders thrills Coachella crowd with surprise appearance
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US Senator Bernie Sanders thrills Coachella crowd with surprise appearance

Earlier that day, Sanders and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez held a campaign rally that organizers said drew 36,000 attendees

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial: Prospective jurors face tough questions
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal team interests in sex trafficking opinions of potential jurors

Jury selection for the trial, which will occur in federal court in New York City, is scheduled to begin on May 5

US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks
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US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

Talks held in a constructive atmosphere, with Oman acting as intermediary between the two

Trump spares smartphones, laptops from China tariffs in consumer relief move
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Trump spares smartphones, laptops from China tariffs in consumer relief move

Exemption to avoid price hikes on electronics not manufactured in U.S.

Iran, US end high-level talks in Oman, agree to resume 'next week', Tehran says
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Iran, US end high-level talks in Oman, agree to resume 'next week', Tehran says

Indirect talks mediated by Oman aim to address Tehran's escalating nuclear program

Energy, AI take center stage as US Energy Secretary meets UAE leaders
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Energy, AI take center stage as US Energy Secretary meets UAE leaders

Both nations stressed tech efficiency to deliver cost-competitive energy amid global market volatility

China minister says US tariffs will ‘inflict serious harm’ on poor nations
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China minister says US tariffs will ‘inflict serious harm’ on poor nations

Economists warn that disrupted U.S.-China trade could drive up consumer prices and trigger a global recession

Trump plans to stockpile deep-sea metals to counter China, FT reports
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Trump plans to stockpile deep-sea metals to counter China, FT reports

FT report says the stockpile aims to secure key metals and rare earths in case a China conflict disrupts imports

Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans
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Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans

About 14,600 Afghans will lose Temporary Protected Status in May, while 7,900 Cameroonians will lose it in June under the termination.

Rock revival at Coachella with The Go-Gos and Green Day
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Lady Gaga headlining as Coachella 2023 kicks off in blazing fashion

Thousands of music fans traversed the sprawling grounds as temperatures cracked the 100-degree Fahrenheit mark

Trump envoy suggests allied zones of control in Ukraine
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Trump envoy suggests allied zones of control in Ukraine

Keith Kellogg clarifies the United States would not be providing troops for this force