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Europe Says Navalny Poisoned by Dart Frog Toxin - Kremlin Accused

Five European governments conclude Alexei Navalny was killed in custody by a rare dart frog toxin and point to Russian state responsibility, triggering international condemnation and calls for accountability

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190,000 - Lethal doses of cocaine seized at Laredo port of entry

Quote

"Doesn't seem to be any shame" — Barack Obama

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