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Typhoon Phanfone strikes Philippines
Typhoon Phanfone strikes Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone made landfall on the central Philippines from Tuesday night through to Wednesday, killing at least 20 according to Philippine officials on Thursday, and leaving reportedly at least 15,000 stranded at ports.

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Radio host Don Imus dies aged 79
Radio host Don Imus dies aged 79

United States radio personality, television host, and philanthropist Don Imus, known to fans as the I-Man, died on Friday at the Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in College Station, Texas after being hospitalized since Christmas Eve, his family reported. Associated Press reported his cause of death as complications from lung disease. He was 79.

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Samoan government ends state of emergency over measles outbreak
Samoan government ends state of emergency over measles outbreak

On Sunday, the state of emergency begun on November 15 over a measles outbreak ended in Samoa. The island nation's cabinet unanimously voted to lift it on Saturday afternoon, and the National Emergency Operation Centre announced the decision that night.

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US House of Representatives impeaches President Trump
US House of Representatives impeaches President Trump

The United States House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump over complaints arising from an alleged abuse of power. Trump, the third President to be impeached by the House, is to face trial in the Senate.

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US Federal judge rules American Samoans are citizens, then delays implementation pending appeal
US Federal judge rules American Samoans are citizens, then delays implementation pending appeal

United States District Judge Clark Waddoups reconsidered his decision made the previous day — that people born in American Samoa are United States citizens and not merely U.S. nationals. Instead, he put a stay on his ruling until the issue is resolved upon appeal.

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