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DOJ Files Vanish: At Least 16 Epstein Documents Removed

The Justice Department’s public release of Jeffrey Epstein records was marred when at least 16 files including photos were later found missing from the agency website prompting legal threats and bipartisan outrage over transparency

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130000 - Number of San Francisco customers left without power in PG&E outage

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At least 16 Epstein files removed from DOJ webpage

The Justice Department has released a new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein records while multiple files — including photos — were later found missing, prompting questions about the completeness and integrity of the public release.

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Russian strike on Odesa kills at least eight people

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Epstein survivor says release brings vindication and pain

Survivors and advocacy groups reacted strongly to the DOJ files, calling the release incomplete and demanding transparency as new material recalled longstanding allegations and fresh evidence against Epstein and associates.

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Power outage knocks out electricity to roughly 130000 in San Francisco

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U S launches strikes on ISIS targets in Syria

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EU pledges $105 billion loan to Ukraine

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Ex PM Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 17 years in graft case

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Three Rochester officers shot during domestic call and suspect killed

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Justice Department appeals dismissal of James and Comey indictments

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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil rig over 700km from Ukraine

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Feds rescue dozens of missing children in massive sting

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Court reinstates $55 billion Tesla pay package for Elon Musk

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High speed train kills seven wild elephants crossing tracks in India

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New Epstein photos show Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson

Released Epstein photos included images of high profile figures, intensifying public scrutiny of the network around Jeffrey Epstein and fueling calls for fuller disclosure of the investigation's materials.

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