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European Union rejects United Kingdom request to scrap 'Irish backstop' provisions in Brexit accord

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Sixth West Nile Virus case reported in Mississippi

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Trump blames mass shootings on mentally ill, calls for more mental institutions

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Sydney stabbing suspect charged with murder

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