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Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Central Asia while President Trump pauses Russian sanctions. French President Macron addresses nationwide protests, condemning violence but facing criticism from both political sides. With midterms approaching, Democratic candidates are out-raising their Republican opponents despite heavy GOP spending. Meanwhile, Albertans vote in a referendum on potential separation from Canada, and a school shooting victim in Oregon is expected to recover.
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Secretary Rubio's Central Asia trip and Russia sanctions
Macron addresses France after nationwide protests
Midterm election fundraising: Democrats outpace Republicans
Alberta referendum on Canadian separation
Update on Oregon school shooting victims
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