President Donald Trump said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for U.S. “ownership” of the war-torn territory, contradicting other officials in his administration who have sought to argue Trump was only calling for the temporary relocation of its population.
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On Feb. 10, 1959, an F4-intensity tornado tore through the St. Louis area, killing 21 people and injuring 345.
Donald Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview
President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow.
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They helped US order airstrikes against Taliban. Now Trump’s moves have left those Afghans in limbo
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