Conspiracy theories gain new life as US campaign unfolds
In this week's "Super Tuesday" primaries, security guards will monitor the back door at one Shasta County polling precinct -- a sign of the high political tensions in rural northern California.
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China's economy of 'great concern' as annual political meeting to kick off
China's annual political conclave kicks off in Beijing on Monday, with officials saying the flagging economy and youth unemployment are of "great concern" as they lay out plans for the coming year.
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AI bot 'Jennifer' calling California voters for Congress hopeful
Jennifer spent her weekend calling California voters, urging them to cast their ballot in Tuesday's primary election for Democrat Peter Dixon.
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US conspiracy theorists monetize 'Disease X' misinformation
Coined by the World Health Organization to denote a hypothetical future pandemic, "Disease X" is at the center of a blizzard of misinformation that American conspiracy theorists are amplifying -- and profiting from.
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Investor group raises bid for US retailer Macy's to $6.6 bn
An investor group that offered to buy the struggling US department store chain Macy's in December and was turned down said Sunday it has sweetened its bid.
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ASEAN-Australia summit to decry 'threat or use of force' in region
Leaders from Southeast Asian nations and Australia gathered in Melbourne on Monday are expected to denounce the "threat or use of force" to settle disputes in the region, a collective swipe at China.
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Philippines foreign minister urges China: 'stop harassing us'
Philippine foreign minister Enrique Manalo told AFP on Monday that his country wants to solve maritime disputes with China peacefully -- but delivered a simple message to Beijing: "stop harassing us".
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SpaceX set to launch new crew to ISS
Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are due to blast off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station.
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Mexico beat Paraguay to set up Brazil semi in women's Gold Cup
Mexico overcame a determined Paraguay 3-2 on Sunday to reach the semi-finals of the CONCACAF women's Gold Cup and set up a clash with Brazil
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Haiti gang attack triggers massive jailbreak, at least a dozen dead
At least a dozen people died as gang members attacked the main prison in Haiti's capital, triggering a breakout by several thousand inmates, an AFP reporter and an NGO said Sunday.
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