Hundreds of inmates escape after jihadists blast hole in prison wall
Some recaptured inmates lay on the ground by the prison entrance near the bodies of those who died in the attack.
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2 infants among 22 killed in an attack on church in Nigeria
It's still unclear what group was behind the attack on the Catholic church, but Nigeria is facing both an Islamist insurgency, and rising criminal gang violence.
Nigerian authorities hunt for gunmen who killed 50 at church
The priest celebrating the Mass was giving the blessing to end the service when the attackers came in and opened fire.
Over 50 feared dead in Nigeria church attack, officials say
Lawmakers in southwestern Nigeria say more than 50 people are feared dead after gunmen opened fire and detonated explosives at a church.
At least 31 killed in stampede during charity event in southern Nigeria
The stampede at the program organized by the Kings Assembly pentecostal church in Rivers state involved many people who were seeking assistance, police said.
Nigeria's leader vows "no mercy" for gunmen who killed more than 150
Residents were mowed down as they tried to flee motorcycle-riding criminal gangs that laid waste to villages in the northern Plateau state.
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CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
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Many feared dead after bombing at mosque in Kabul
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Pence says he'd "consider" appearing before Jan. 6 committee if asked
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Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
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Wisconsin school board bans teachers from displaying pride flag
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CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
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New Jersey man tried to hire "cheap" hitman to kill 13-year-old girl, prosecutors say
The 57-year-old suspect has been federally charged, accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill a 13-year-old girl in Texas.
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NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann will make history in space
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Solange Knowles composing music for New York City Ballet
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Federal judge reinstates North Carolina's 20-week abortion ban
Prior to the ruling, abortions were legal in North Carolina until fetal viability, which generally falls between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
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Only one U.S. state has seen rents fall over the past year
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Wingstop owned by rapper Rick Ross fined for labor violations
"Taking accountability is big when you're the biggest," musician tells his followers on social media.
Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting
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Fed saw evidence of a slowing economy at its last meeting
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The two experts talked with "Intelligence Matters" host Michael Morell about China's reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month.
Pence says he'd "consider" appearing before Jan. 6 committee if asked
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Growing concerns over maternal mortality
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate compared to the world's richest nations. New abortion bans are limiting women's health care options even more. Elise Preston takes a look.
CDC chief lays out overhaul after COVID missteps
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky about the agency's major shakeup over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how it's responding to the monkeypox outbreak.
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Many feared dead after bombing at mosque in Kabul
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Crossbow intruder came to Windsor Castle "to kill the queen," court hears
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U.K. inflation tops 10% on soaring food and energy costs
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Saudi woman given 34-year jail term over tweets, rights groups say
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Mystery toxin suspected in huge fish die-off in major European river
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Solange Knowles composing music for New York City Ballet
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GM recalls 484,000 large SUVs over possible seat-belt malfunction
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YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
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Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
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Colorado River allocation cut due to drought
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U.N. hopes 5th time's the charm in push for treaty to protect oceans
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New Jersey man tried to hire "cheap" hitman to kill 13-year-old girl, prosecutors say
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