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From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict

By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s only two weeks into the new year, and President Donald Trump has already claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and flooded American streets with masked immigration agents. And that’s not even counting an unprecedented criminal investigation at the Federal Reserve,

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Activists say Iran has aired at least 97 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture

By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — They are shown handcuffed, their faces blurred. The confession videos, broadcast on Iranian state media, feature dramatic background music interspersed with clips appearing to show protesters attacking security forces. Some showcase gruesome homemade weapons that authorities claim were used in the attacks. Others highlight suspects in grainy

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