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Melania Trump: The Reluctant First Lady

Melania Trump has been at the receiving end of criticism about everything from her words to her clothes. At times, she has seemed less than enthralled with life in the White House.

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Brazilian Senator Caught Hiding Money 'between Buttocks'

A Brazilian senator allied to far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was caught hiding money in his underwear during a police investigation into the diversion of public funds for fighting the coronavirus, local media reported on Thursday.

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Repeat Offender Arrested for Smashing Trump's Hollywood Star

A man who took a sledgehammer several years ago to deface U.S. President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has allegedly struck again.

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'Gilded Cage': Private Pools, Fancy Meals in Thailand's Luxury Quarantine

A private infinity pool, gourmet meals -- and two temperature checks a day. Welcome to five-star quarantine in Thailand, where well-heeled tourists can live in luxury while obeying some of the world's strictest anti-coronavirus measures.

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Argentina Lawmaker Kisses Partner's Breast during Videoconference

An Argentine lawmaker was suspended Thursday after  kissing his partner's breasts during a parliamentary session being held by videoconference, a scene that quickly went viral on social media.

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Man 'Asleep' in Speeding Self-driving Car Charged in Canada

A driver who allegedly set his car to autopilot and then took a nap as it broke the speed limit on a rural Canadian highway has been charged with dangerous driving, police said.

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Mouse to Go: Rodent Kebabs Fill Empty Stomachs in Virus-Hit Malawi

A popular snack when food is bountiful, mice have become a vital source of protein in Malawi since the coronavirus outbreak aggravated food shortages and economic hardship. 

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French Minister Defends 'Precious' Topless Rights after Sunbathers Warned

France's interior minister on Tuesday defended the right of women to sunbathe topless on beaches, after a police warning for a group who stripped off on the southern coast sparked a social media outcry.

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U.S. to Ease Water Rules after Trump's Shower Moan

The U.S. government is looking at easing regulations on shower fittings following complaints from President Donald Trump who has regularly railed against water conservation rules in his quest for "perfect hair."

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Michael Jordan's Sneakers Sell for $615,000, New Record

A pair of Michael Jordan's game-worn sneakers sold for $615,000, Christie's auction house said Thursday, shattering a record set just months ago by the sale of another pair of the basketball legend's shoes.

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