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Fossils of Early Humans Found in Morocco

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The findings suggest our species evolved across Africa

Fossils discovered in Morocco suggest that modern humans emerged at least three hundred thousand years ago -- a-hundred thousand years earlier than previously thought. The find also suggests Homo sapiens evolved across Africa rather than in a single cradle of humanity in the east of the continent.

The sacked FBI director, James Comey, has confirmed that Donald Trump asked him to go easy on a former national security adviser over links with Russia. The president also asked for his loyalty.

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