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Amateur historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped
An amateur historian says he’s found evidence that the namesake of New York's popular Jones Beach played a key role in an infamous pirate heist in the Red Sea centuries ago.
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Sarawak sets 12 December date for state election
More than 2 million voters will choose an 82-seat assembly, with autonomy and control of natural resources expected to feature in the campaign.
Marco Rubio says he plans to serve through Trump’s term
The secretary of state dismissed reports he may leave the administration, while refusing to discuss his political plans for 2028.
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