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Survey: Most US families have no plan for college bills in advance

Nearly nine in ten US families always knew their child would go to college, but fewer than four in ten families ever created a plan for how to pay the bills, according to How America Pays for College 2017 report.

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New York crushes nearly 2 tons of ivory artifacts to deter illegal trade

Nearly two tons of ivory artifacts crafted from the tusks of about 100 slaughtered elephants were destroyed by a rock crusher in New York City's Central Park on Thursday.

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Dow posts 7th straight record high amid earnings, data

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting its seventh straight record close, as investors digested a batch of corporate earnings report and economic data.

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Rwanda electoral commission urges voters to refrain from election violence

National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Rwanda on Thursday urged voters to respect the choices and wishes of the people in the electorate and refrain from engaging in any violence.

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Trump blames Congress for "all-time and very dangerous low" ties with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed U.S. Congress for causing U.S.-Russian relationship to be at "an all-time and very dangerous low."

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GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler sales down sharply in July

The big three American automakers -- General Motors (GM), Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) -- all reported sales decrease in July, traders said on Wednesday.

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U.S. Police: Measures taken to ensure safety of Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles

Local police Wednesday said they will "close monitor" the surroundings of the Chinese Consulate General here to ensure the safety of the consulate office building and diplomatic staff.

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Spotlight: Trump signs what he calls "seriously flawed" sanctions bill on Russia, Iran, DPRK

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a sanctions bill on Russia, Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), while describing the bill as "seriously flawed."

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Brazil's Chamber of Deputies rejects corruption charges against President Temer

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies voted to dismiss the corruption charges against President Michel Temer.

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Economic Watch: BRICS nations unite against protectionism

Trade ministers from BRICS countries agreed to work together to oppose protectionism and increase mutual investment Wednesday.

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China's ofo takes bike-sharing craze to Thailand

Thailand is the fifth overseas market for ofo, known for its signature yellow bikes, following Singapore, the United States, Britain and Kazakhstan.

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Scaramucci out as White House communications director

The White House confirmed Anthony Scaramucci will be leaving his role as White House communications director on Monday, after multiple U.S. media reported his removal from the position.

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UC Berkeley research links climate change to suicides in India

Estimates in a study published Monday indicate that climate change has led to failing harvests that push farmers into poverty and cause more than 59,000 suicides in India over the last 30 years.

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Los Angeles declares candidature to host Olympic Games 2028

The Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic bid committee announced Monday it's candidature to host Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.

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Estonian PM meets with U.S. VP on EU-US cooperation

Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas on Sunday met with visiting U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on bilateral defense cooperation and EU-U.S. cooperation.

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Voting proceeding smoothly, except for "isolated incident": Venezuela's VP

Venezuela's Vice President Tareck El Aissami said on Sunday that voting was proceeding smoothly, except for an "isolated incident" in Tachira state that authorities brought under control.

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Hamas militants participate in military parade in Jerusalem

Hamas militants take part in a military parade against new Israeli security measures in Jerusalem, in front of the Palestinian Legislative Council in Gaza City, July 26, 2017.