Senate sends Biden an $895 billion defense policy bill that raises troop pay and aims to counter China's power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate sends Biden an $895 billion defense policy bill that raises troop pay and aims to counter China's power.
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Tennis world slams Australian Open 'embarrassment' over 'appalling' act during Nick Kyrgios match
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Girl, 12, took her own life after making sexual assault allegation, inquest hears
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Aussie model hits out at swimming pool's 'concerning' bikini rule: 'Shame'
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Mary Trump Exposes The ‘Sordid’ Truth About Uncle's Leadership In Disasters
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Deborra-Lee 'fuming' with Blake Lively over 'disturbing' detail in Hugh Jackman split
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