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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

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Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud

Kaiser Permanente affiliates will pay $556 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the health care giant committed Medicare fraud and pressured doctors to list incorrect diagnoses on medical records to receive higher reimbursements

Kaiser affiliates will pay $556M to settle a lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud
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Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see double-digit profit jumps amid surging stock market

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have reported strong profits in the fourth quarter, driven by a surging stock market and increased deal making

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see double-digit profit jumps amid surging stock market
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in more than three years

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in more than three years

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in more than three years
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper

Grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper

Grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper
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3 men accused of stealing $10K worth of Pokémon cards arrested by Florida deputies

3 men accused of stealing $10K worth of Pokémon cards arrested by Florida deputies

3 men accused of stealing $10K worth of Pokémon cards arrested by Florida deputies
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Albuquerque family awarded $1 million after SWAT raid destroyed their home

Albuquerque family awarded $1 million after SWAT raid destroyed their home

Albuquerque family awarded $1 million after SWAT raid destroyed their home
Economy|World

US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government

The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against Iran’s theocratic government

US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government
Business|Economy|Health

Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet

The final day to select Affordable Care Act health insurance for the year has arrived across much of the country

Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel

A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago

The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed and killed 15 in November but at that point the plane manufacturer didn’t believe it threatened safety

A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago
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How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty

As climate extremes intensify, adaptation debates favor new technologies. Terraces in the Philippines and Morocco show how people modified their landscapes to respond to past climate shifts.

How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty
Economy|Political|US|World

‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates

‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates

‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea

Climate change is driving a global boom in desalination as regions turn to the sea for drinking water

In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US|World

Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved

Verizon says it resolved an outage that disrupted many U.S. customers’ calling and other cellular services for more than 10 hours on Wednesday

Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved
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Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected as layoffs remain low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern about a weakening job market

Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected as layoffs remain low
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it

When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the devastation firsthand

A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela

Trump is threatening to attack a country that produces three times more oil than Venezuela
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals

Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Canadian prime minister hails renewed relations with China during his Beijing visit

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and China are entering a new era of relations

Canadian prime minister hails renewed relations with China during his Beijing visit
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage

Germany's economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of decline

Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage
Americas|Business|Economy|World

The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor

The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor

The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base

Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base
Economy|Europe|Political|World

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds
Economy|Health|Political

The debate that never ends: Washington's constant health care fight

The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever

The debate that never ends: Washington's constant health care fight
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power

Officials say emergency repair crews are working tirelessly to restore power in the Kyiv region of Ukraine

Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil

The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil

The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants

A top Democrat is slamming the Trump administration for cutting thousands of substance abuse and mental health grants and then abruptly reversing course

Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants
Americas|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad
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Saks Global files for bankruptcy amid luxury market strains

CNN's Anna Cooban explains why the owner of the iconic New York department store Saks Fifth Avenue has filed for bankruptcy.

Saks Global files for bankruptcy amid luxury market strains
Economy|Health|Science

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

Federal health officials say at least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella
Americas|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Sports|US|World

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants

A new report says organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year, resulting in fewer kidney transplants

Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants
Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat

Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat

Trump enacts 25% tariff on chips — with a caveat
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year

NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year
Economy|World

Renaming the Department of Defense the 'Department of War' could cost up to $125 million

A new Congressional Budget Office analysis says renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million

Renaming the Department of Defense the 'Department of War' could cost up to $125 million
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Epstein survivors ask inspector general to review Justice Department’s release of files

Epstein survivors ask inspector general to review Justice Department’s release of files

Epstein survivors ask inspector general to review Justice Department’s release of files
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

LIV adds Thomas Detry, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie, increases total purse to $30M for 2026

Thomas Detry, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie are joining LIV Golf

LIV adds Thomas Detry, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie, increases total purse to $30M for 2026
Business|Economy|World

Wall Street slumps as bank and tech stocks fall

Losses for several banks and Big Tech stocks pulled U.S. indexes lower, even though the majority of stocks on Wall Street rose

Wall Street slumps as bank and tech stocks fall
Africa|Economy|Political|World

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election

A pop star, an aging autocrat and a crackdown: What to expect from Uganda’s election
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $130 million, five-year contract

Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
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What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day

New York City nurses are striking for a third day with both sides seemingly preparing for a protracted walkout

What to know as New York City nurses strike for a 3rd day
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Sports

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave

US announces next phase of Gaza ceasefire plan as committee is formed to run battered enclave
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US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States

US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
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Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated

Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of U.S. health workers who were laid off last year from a small health agency that aims to protect workers

Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated
Crime|Economy|US|World

From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict

President Donald Trump has claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and increased immigration raids in the U.S. These actions have created turmoil as voters prepare for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress

From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit

Reproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services

Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt

Luxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’

Trump wants to slash funding for federal climate and weather research. Congress is about to tell him ‘No’
Business|Economy|Education|Health|World

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff
Economy|Health

Largest nurses strike in NYC history continues to impact major hospitals

Largest nurses strike in NYC history continues to impact major hospitals

Largest nurses strike in NYC history continues to impact major hospitals
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft

Ukraine's new defense minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges as Russia's invasion continues

Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft
Economy|Health|Science|World

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

2025 home sales stuck at 30-year low with prices high and mortgages onerous

The U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025, as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers shut out of the market

2025 home sales stuck at 30-year low with prices high and mortgages onerous
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates

Bilt has announced an overhaul of its credit cards, introducing an 10% introductory interest rate for one year

Bilt's new credit cards will feature 10% interest rate, meeting bipartisan call for lower card rates
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$4,000 Pokémon card bought with stolen credit card, store owner says

$4,000 Pokémon card bought with stolen credit card, store owner says

$4,000 Pokémon card bought with stolen credit card, store owner says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Big banks report soaring profits amid tensions with Trump over credit card interest rates

Wall Street is seeing positive results as big banks report increased profits

Big banks report soaring profits amid tensions with Trump over credit card interest rates
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

President Donald Trump’s threats against independent media and free speech look a lot like the actions of autocrats elsewhere intent on undermining the institutions meant to keep them in check.

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy
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Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation

Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation

Trump feels obligated to take action on Iran as administration weighs risks of retaliation
Crime|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Months after deadly hit-and-run, a mom is still waiting for answers

Months after deadly hit-and-run, a mom is still waiting for answers

Months after deadly hit-and-run, a mom is still waiting for answers
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Dutch court hears arguments in Nexperia mismanagement case that upset the global auto industry

Lawyers for Nexperia and its Chinese owners have faced off in an Amsterdam courtroom over alleged corporate mismanagement

Dutch court hears arguments in Nexperia mismanagement case that upset the global auto industry
Economy

Wholesale inflation remained stubbornly higher in November

Wholesale inflation remained stubbornly higher in November

Wholesale inflation remained stubbornly higher in November
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new poll shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions

The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividia’s semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers

Sales of a powerful Nvidia AI chip to China gets the greenlight, with conditions
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Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as the holiday season kicked into gear

Shoppers increased their spending in November from October as holiday shopping kicked into full gear

Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as the holiday season kicked into gear
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Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads

AI companies are gearing up to follow the social media model of monetizing their platforms through advertising. The danger for consumers with AI goes beyond data privacy to covert manipulation.

Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment

Min Jin Lee's 'Pachinko' follow-up, 'American Hagwon,' will explore Korean education obsession

Min Jin Lee's new novel, “American Hagwon,” explores why Koreans are so focused on education

Min Jin Lee's 'Pachinko' follow-up, 'American Hagwon,' will explore Korean education obsession
Business|Economy|Finance|World

2026 chaos has set gold and silver ablaze

2026 chaos has set gold and silver ablaze

2026 chaos has set gold and silver ablaze
Business|Economy|Opinion|Sports

Broncos say their new stadium will be ‘privately financed,’ but ‘private’ often still means hundreds of millions in public resources

Rarely are sports stadiums financed entirely with private funds.

Broncos say their new stadium will be ‘privately financed,’ but ‘private’ often still means hundreds of millions in public resources
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains

Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.

South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm

It’s that time of year again, when lots of U.S. residents are blasting the heat in their homes and still freezing cold

Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Retail sales rose more than expected in November

Retail sales rose more than expected in November

Retail sales rose more than expected in November
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Producer prices rise a mild 0.2% in November, government says in report delayed by federal shutdown

U.S. wholesale prices rose modestly in November, the government said in report delayed by federal shutdown

Producer prices rise a mild 0.2% in November, government says in report delayed by federal shutdown
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support

The European Union plans to allocate most of a new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years

EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran

President Donald Trump has said that all countries that do business with Iran will face a new 25% tariff. CNN's Paula Hancocks discusses what this could mean for trading partners such as China.

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran
Business|Economy|Health|Political

4 ways Trump wants to make America more affordable. Will they work?

4 ways Trump wants to make America more affordable. Will they work?

4 ways Trump wants to make America more affordable. Will they work?
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Car shopping trends and tips for 2026 from Edmunds

Car shoppers will face numerous new challenges in 2026 as trends in the automotive industry evolve

Car shopping trends and tips for 2026 from Edmunds
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects President Donald Trump to interfere with the midterm elections

Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’

Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’

Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney

Canada was one of the first Western countries to recognize communist China, establishing ties in 1970 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Venezuelan officials return to X in apparent end to Maduro-era ban on platform

Venezuelan officials return to X in apparent end to Maduro-era ban on platform

Venezuelan officials return to X in apparent end to Maduro-era ban on platform
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China's car exports surged in 2025, but domestic demand slowed

China has reported its auto exports rose 21% last year from the year before, driven by a surge in electric vehicle shipments

China's car exports surged in 2025, but domestic demand slowed
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Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors

Nearly 1,000 households displaced by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui in 2023 are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance

Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors
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Beirut's Commodore Hotel, a haven for journalists during Lebanon's civil war, shuts down

Beirut’s Commodore Hotel, once a hub for foreign journalists during Lebanon’s civil war, has closed amid the country’s economic crisis

Beirut's Commodore Hotel, a haven for journalists during Lebanon's civil war, shuts down
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology

Proposed billionaires' tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. Newsom

A proposal to tax the accumulated wealth of California billionaires has ignited a political uproar in Silicon Valley and across the state

Proposed billionaires' tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. Newsom
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon — tariffs — to coerce the Iranian government to end its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests

Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US
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Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation

Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation

Frustration mounts inside White House over Pirro’s handling of Powell investigation
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

The Trump administration says multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

The House gave approval to legislation aimed at loosening water efficiency regulations for showerheads

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike

Military plane part of secretive, classified fleet used in first Caribbean boat strike
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states

President Donald Trump says that his administration is planning to halt federal payments to "sanctuary cities" and the states where they're located starting Feb. 1

Trump threatens to halt federal money next month not only to sanctuary cities but also their states
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry

Wall Street's relationship with the Trump administration is souring

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

President Donald Trump is defending his tariffs, using a major economic speech in Michigan to argue that they boost domestic manufacturing despite many Americans fears about rising prices

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall Street pulls back from its records as JPMorgan Chase and Delta kick off earnings season

Wall Street pulled back from its records following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season for big U.S. companies

Wall Street pulls back from its records as JPMorgan Chase and Delta kick off earnings season
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims when discussing Greenland's security in the Arctic
Business|Crime|Economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

CNN This Morning examines why some Republicans are calling the criminal investigation of Jerome Powell an "unwelcome distraction"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations

President Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them

Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?

Why are there mass protests in Iran, and could the US get involved?
Business|Economy|World

Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices

Political chaos, sanctions and technical mismanagement of the oil industry may have taken a heavy toll on the industry.

Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants

Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants
Business|Economy|Health

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike

Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year

Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Louisville Tool Library helps neighbors save money by sharing resources

Louisville Tool Library helps neighbors save money by sharing resources

Louisville Tool Library helps neighbors save money by sharing resources
Business|Economy|Food|US

Bargain grocer Aldi seizes the moment in an era of higher prices

The discount grocery chain Aldi is expanding rapidly and plans to open more than 180 U.S. stores this year as more Americans skip nights out at restaurants and cook at home due to anxiety over the nation’s economy

Bargain grocer Aldi seizes the moment in an era of higher prices
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

Listen to Minnesota AG announce lawsuit against Trump administration over ICE enforcement surge

The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration, arguing the widespread federal immigration operation in the state is “a federal invasion of the Twin Cities,” according to a lawsuit filed Monday.

Listen to Minnesota AG announce lawsuit against Trump administration over ICE enforcement surge
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target

Inflation declined a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that cost pressures are slowly easing

Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed's target
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Dog's cancer fight highlights the rising cost of veterinary care

Dog's cancer fight highlights the rising cost of veterinary care

Dog's cancer fight highlights the rising cost of veterinary care
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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.

Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
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Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill

Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill
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David Webb, prominent Hong Kong shareholder activist, dies at 60

David Webb, a prominent Hong Kong shareholder activist, has died at 60

David Webb, prominent Hong Kong shareholder activist, dies at 60
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Trump set to lead largest-ever US delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos next week

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to return to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week

Trump set to lead largest-ever US delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos next week
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Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans

Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans

Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans
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Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why

College students should be more intentional when preparing for the job market, and could consider internships and short-term jobs to help them get ahead.

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why
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Wars without clear purpose erode presidential legacies, and Trump risks political consequences with further military action in Venezuela

President Donald Trump should take notice: From Lyndon Johnson to George W. Bush, history shows leaders often pay a high political price when wars they start or expand become unpopular.

Wars without clear purpose erode presidential legacies, and Trump risks political consequences with further military action in Venezuela
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Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs − even as real estate values fall

Detroit seniors pay more in homeowner’s insurance, utilities and property tax, and those on fixed incomes can struggle to make ends meet.

Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs − even as real estate values fall
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JPMorgan Chase profits rise 9% in the fourth quarter excluding hit from the Apple Card acquisition

JPMorgan Chase is reporting a 9% rise in adjusted profits for the fourth quarter, benefiting from a strong economy in both consumer and investment banking

JPMorgan Chase profits rise 9% in the fourth quarter excluding hit from the Apple Card acquisition
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China urges Canada to break from US influence as Carney visits Beijing

China is hoping President Donald Trump's economic and military actions against other countries will weaken the U.S.-Canada relationship

China urges Canada to break from US influence as Carney visits Beijing
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Tesla’s profit engine is sputtering. Elon Musk has bet its future on a promise he’s far from delivering

Tesla’s profit engine is sputtering. Elon Musk has bet its future on a promise he’s far from delivering

Tesla’s profit engine is sputtering. Elon Musk has bet its future on a promise he’s far from delivering
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Lebanon ex-central bank chief's corruption case being sent to top court, officials say

Judicial officials in Lebanon says that the corruption case of former central bank governor Riad Salameh is being transferred to the country’s highest criminal court

Lebanon ex-central bank chief's corruption case being sent to top court, officials say
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Leaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have agreed to enhance cooperation in economic security, defense and the search for Korean forced laborers' remains

Leaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperation
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Top central bankers express 'full solidarity' with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump

Central bankers from around the world have expressed full support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Top central bankers express 'full solidarity' with Fed Chair Powell in clash with Trump
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US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers

Researchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year

US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
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The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court

The BBC will ask a judge to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster

The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court
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Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China

Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China

Trump ‘immediately’ imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. That could include China
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Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

The investigation follows Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s refusal to toe the White House’s line over interest rate cuts.

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake
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DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence

The Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sparked a backlash that may undermine the White House’s goals

DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell sparks backlash, support for Fed independence
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Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages

President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government over its crackdown on protests

Trump holds off on military action against Iran's protest crackdown as he 'explores' Tehran messages
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The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdown

Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the federal government to stop surge by federal immigration authorities

The Latest: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue federal government to stop immigration crackdown
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US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week to show unity with Denmark amid tensions over Greenland

US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
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Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs

Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs

Trump administration strikes deal with AbbVie to cut costs of certain drugs
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US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States is accusing Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace

US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
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As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China this week to mend relations with the world's second-largest economy

As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties
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Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally when it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election

Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states
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The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protests

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has proposed negotiations following his threat to strike the country amid a crackdown on demonstrators

The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protests
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Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly has sued the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders

Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional
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Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump's feud with the Fed

Wall Street ticked to more records after bouncing back from early losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve

Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump's feud with the Fed
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Google's corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs

Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion, a once seemingly unfathomable milestone that’s become more like a rite of passage amid an artificial intelligence arms race

Google's corporate parent joins $4 trillion club as investors continue to bet on AI breakthroughs
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Elizabeth Warren says Democrats need to ‘read the room’ on the economy

Elizabeth Warren says Democrats need to ‘read the room’ on the economy

Elizabeth Warren says Democrats need to ‘read the room’ on the economy
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Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed

Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed

Stocks shrug, hit record highs after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed
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The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts

The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025

The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts
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Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
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Cuba's president says no current talks with the US following Trump's threats

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his administration is not in talks with the U.S. government

Cuba's president says no current talks with the US following Trump's threats
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More than 100,000 El Paso, Texas residents left with little to no water after main break

Officials say over 100,000 residents in the Texas border city of El Paso were left with little to no water after a main break over the weekend, and it was expected to take till mid-week for operations to return to normal

More than 100,000 El Paso, Texas residents left with little to no water after main break
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Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles

Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles

Carriage horse runs into traffic, hits multiple vehicles
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Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

Thousands of nurses at several major New York City hospitals have gone on strike

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals
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Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption

A top aide to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has resigned after an online video was posted recently in which it was suggested that he and others were using their close ties to the leader to earn favors for would-be investors in exchange for cash

Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption
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Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone

Apple will lean on Google to help finish its bungled attempts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze

Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone
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Allegiant Air to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5B deal

Allegiant Air says it will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion

Allegiant Air to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5B deal
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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit White House on Thursday
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Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows

New polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels of the two major political parties

Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows
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Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race

Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola announces her challenge against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year's midterm elections

Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race
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Paramount's next target in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is a board of its own making

Paramount Skydance is taking another step in its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros

Paramount's next target in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is a board of its own making
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Paramount files lawsuit in pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery and threatens proxy fight

Paramount files lawsuit in pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery and threatens proxy fight

Paramount files lawsuit in pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery and threatens proxy fight
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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals

Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals

Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals
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Supreme Court leaves multibillion-dollar Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement in place

Supreme Court leaves multibillion-dollar Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement in place

Supreme Court leaves multibillion-dollar Boy Scouts bankruptcy settlement in place
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China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute

China and the European Union say they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the bloc's imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute
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Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum

The cost of college is on the rise – but college grads still earn more than those without a degree.

Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum
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California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks

Blending green hydrogen with natural gas is seen by some as key to achieving California’s clean energy goals

California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks
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Venezuela’s oil industry has flailed under government control – Mexico and Brazil have had more success with nationalizing

US oil companies have never stopped investing and operating in Venezuela’s petroleum industry, despite many changes in the terms of their engagement.

Venezuela’s oil industry has flailed under government control – Mexico and Brazil have had more success with nationalizing
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Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press

The president has sued multiple media companies. He may care less about winning in court than intimidating news outlets, suggest two media scholars.

Trump lawsuits seek to muzzle media, posing serious threat to free press
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‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality

‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality

‘Completely bonkers’: Trump’s Greenland mining dreams collide with reality
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Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal

Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal

Cuban leader says ‘no one dictates what we do’ as Trump tells regime to make a deal
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Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544

President Donald Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after his threat to strike the country over its crackdown on protesters

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544
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A timeline of how the protests in Iran unfolded and grew

Demonstrations broke out in Iran on Dec. 28 and have spread nationwide as protesters vent their increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic’s faltering economy and the collapse of its currency

A timeline of how the protests in Iran unfolded and grew
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Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro

For thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have brought a mixture of joy and trepidation

Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
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Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell

Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell

Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell
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Death toll from protests in Iran hits at least 544, activists say, as Trump says Iran wants to talk

President Donald Trump says Iran reached out to the U.S. and proposed negotiations after he threatened action in response to a crackdown on protesters in the Middle Eastern country

Death toll from protests in Iran hits at least 544, activists say, as Trump says Iran wants to talk
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed’s building renovations

Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment
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Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting

President Donald Trump says he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicolás Maduro

Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting
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Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Britain is discussing with NATO allies how to enhance Arctic security against Russia and China

Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic
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Hawaii’s new macadamia nut label law highlights local pride

Hawaii’s new macadamia nut label law highlights local pride

Hawaii’s new macadamia nut label law highlights local pride
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Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot

Google is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant

Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer 'Primate' second

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for a fourth consecutive week

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer 'Primate' second
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Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn't reached with hospitals

Thousands of nurses at major New York City hospitals could soon go on strike, three years after a walkout scrambled operations at some of the same facilities

Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike Monday if deal isn't reached with hospitals
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A $400,000 payout after Maduro's capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight

Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

A $400,000 payout after Maduro's capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight
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With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a 'deal' before it's too late

There's another warning from President Donald Trump to Cuba in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster in Venezuela

With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a 'deal' before it's too late
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‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks
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Man who unknowingly bought tainted gas calls on oil companies to reimburse hundreds of those impacted

Man who unknowingly bought tainted gas calls on oil companies to reimburse hundreds of those impacted

Man who unknowingly bought tainted gas calls on oil companies to reimburse hundreds of those impacted
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A group is teaching residents about rights they have during ICE interactions. Here's how.

A group is teaching residents about rights they have during ICE interactions. Here's how.

A group is teaching residents about rights they have during ICE interactions. Here's how.
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What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?

What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?

What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?
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Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs

Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs

Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs
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Death toll in violence surrounding protests challenging Iran's theocracy reaches 116, activists say

Activists say the death toll in nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy has reached at least 116 people killed

Death toll in violence surrounding protests challenging Iran's theocracy reaches 116, activists say
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Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities

Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities

Protesters in Tehran describe seeing ‘bodies piled up’ in hospitals after crackdown by authorities
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Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
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Trump signs executive order meant to protect the money from Venezuelan oil

President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from judicial proceedings

Trump signs executive order meant to protect the money from Venezuelan oil
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Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk

President Donald Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates

Trump pushes a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and banks balk
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As protests rage, Iran pulls the plug on contact with the world

Iran has disconnected its internet and phone lines to cut off its 85 million people from the rest of the world

As protests rage, Iran pulls the plug on contact with the world
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Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing

A Philippine official says rescuers have detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four workers and left more than 30 others missing

Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing
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Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know

Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know

Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know
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Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation

Brazil’s biggest soy producers have withdrawn from the soy moratorium, a pledge to avoid Amazon deforestation

Brazil soy industry’s exit from moratorium on using Amazon land could spur deforestation
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Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile

A Ukrainian drone strike has sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region

Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile
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Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids

Doctors fear this week’s unprecedented changes to federal vaccine recommendations will stoke vaccine hesitancy even more, pose challenges for pediatricians and parents and ultimately lead to more illness and death among children

Doctors say changes to US vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids
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A battered Cuba braces for aftershocks as US seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge

As U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge, so do concerns in Cuba about whether the island’s government and economy will survive

A battered Cuba braces for aftershocks as US seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge
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Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show

Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show

Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world’s biggest tech show
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Trump administration can’t block child care money for 5 Democratic-led states for now, judge says

A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now

Trump administration can’t block child care money for 5 Democratic-led states for now, judge says
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Economist: Hiring is ‘very, very slow’ in the US

Milken Institute chief economist William Lee breaks down job-finding expectations ahead of the release of the final US jobs report of 2025.

Economist: Hiring is ‘very, very slow’ in the US
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Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns

Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns

Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card rates in his latest appeal to affordability concerns
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WNBA and players' union fail to reach new CBA, negotiations continue without extension

The WNBA and its players’ union weren’t able to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday night deadline, and now the league enters a “status-quo” period with no new extension reached

WNBA and players' union fail to reach new CBA, negotiations continue without extension
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New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze

New York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes

New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
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‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives

‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives

‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives
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Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center

The Washington National Opera is moving performances away from the Kennedy Center

Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center
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US and Venezuela take first steps toward restoring relations after Maduro's ouster

The United States and Venezuela are exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations

US and Venezuela take first steps toward restoring relations after Maduro's ouster
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The Latest: US military says its forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

U.S. forces have boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea

The Latest: US military says its forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean
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Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures

In an unusual move, President Donald Trump posted a graph Thursday night on social media that reflected jobs data from December that weren’t supposed to be released until the Labor Department issued the monthly employment report Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. eastern

Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures
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Trump promises oil executives 'total safety' if they invest in Venezuela after Maduro ouster

President Donald Trump is calling on oil executives to rush to invest in Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in private funding to revive the country's ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum

Trump promises oil executives 'total safety' if they invest in Venezuela after Maduro ouster
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GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade

General Motors will be hit with charges of about $6 billion in its fourth quarter after sales of electric vehicles sputtered when the U.S. cut tax incentives to buy them and also eased auto emissions standards

GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade
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Wall Street rises to records after the unemployment rate improves

U.S. stocks rose to more records following a mixed report on the U.S. job market

Wall Street rises to records after the unemployment rate improves
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Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations

Lyft and Uber drivers protested Waymo’s self-driving taxis in San Francisco

Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California considers further regulations
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As tensions flare in Minnesota, Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes a crackdown on fraud

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his agency is taking a closer look at financial transactions between Minnesotan residents and businesses and Somalia

As tensions flare in Minnesota, Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes a crackdown on fraud
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Iran's exiled crown prince rises as a figure in protests, decades after leaving his homeland

Nearly 50 years after the 1979 Islamic Revolution overthrew his father, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has spurred demonstrators onto the streets in a massive escalation of the protests sweeping Iran

Iran's exiled crown prince rises as a figure in protests, decades after leaving his homeland
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Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?

Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?

Why are Iranians protesting and what does it mean for the regime?
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California couple fights for insurance coverage 1 year after Eaton Fire

California couple fights for insurance coverage 1 year after Eaton Fire

California couple fights for insurance coverage 1 year after Eaton Fire
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Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%

Sluggish hiring last month closed out a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even as layoffs and unemployment have also been low

Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%
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Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers
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The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money are messy. Are there solutions?

College football is facing chaos with players frequently transferring and legal battles over NIL deals

The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money are messy. Are there solutions?
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US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean

US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean
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US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades

US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades

US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades
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George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

For the nation’s first president, friendliness was strategy, not concession: the republic would treat other nations with civility in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens
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As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy

President Donald Trump says American intervention in Venezuela will bring billions of dollars of investment in the country's infrastructure, a revival of its once-thriving oil industry and a new age of prosperity for the Latin American country

As Trump promises Venezuelan renaissance, locals struggle with crumbling economy
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Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment

Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment
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WNBPA and WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate 'in good faith'

WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart says the players’ union and WNBA will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the deadline passes Friday night

WNBPA and WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate 'in good faith'
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Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice

29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.

Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice
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Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US

Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US
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China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high

Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have launched a week of naval drills with host South African off the coast of Cape Town as geopolitical tensions run high over the United States’ intervention in Venezuela

China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high
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Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have

Will you notice any change at the grocery store because of RFK Jr.’s new food guidelines? You already have
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Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now

Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now

Judge halts Trump freeze of social assistance and child care funds in five Democrat-led states, for now
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Alleged cybercrime kingpin arrested and extradited from Cambodia to China

Alleged cybercrime kingpin arrested and extradited from Cambodia to China

Alleged cybercrime kingpin arrested and extradited from Cambodia to China
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Jury selection could start in September for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial as the death penalty remains a question

Jury selection could start in September for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial as the death penalty remains a question

Jury selection could start in September for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial as the death penalty remains a question
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Oil CEOs are meeting with Trump today. These are their demands

Oil CEOs are meeting with Trump today. These are their demands

Oil CEOs are meeting with Trump today. These are their demands
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More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends

A week in which longtime tensions between neighbors China and Japan ratcheted up economically and politically is drawing to a close with no sign of improvements

More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends
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Iran plunged into internet blackout as nationwide anti-government turmoil spreads

Iran plunged into internet blackout as nationwide anti-government turmoil spreads

Iran plunged into internet blackout as nationwide anti-government turmoil spreads
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Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince's call for mass demonstration

Iran’s government has cut off the country from the internet and international telephone calls

Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince's call for mass demonstration
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House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
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Newsom punches back at California's critics and Trump in his final State of the State speech

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has delivered his final State of the State address to lawmakers in Sacramento

Newsom punches back at California's critics and Trump in his final State of the State speech
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Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing's debt and oil stakes

President Donald Trump’s plan to control Venezuela's oil industry and counter China's influence could clash with his goal of stabilizing trade with Beijing

Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing's debt and oil stakes
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Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela

Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela

Energy executives scramble to head off Trump demands on Venezuela
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UN says the US has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several

The top United Nations official says the United States has a “legal obligation” to keep paying its dues that fund U.N. agencies after the White House announced that it's withdrawing support from more than 30 initiatives operated by the world body

UN says the US has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several
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UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025

The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this year

UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025
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9 FanDuel network teams end deals, MLB prepared to produce and distribute broadcasts

Nine Major League Baseball teams have ended their deals with the FanDuel Sports Network for local broadcasts

9 FanDuel network teams end deals, MLB prepared to produce and distribute broadcasts
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Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge

U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy

Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
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North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses

The U.S. Transportation Department says North Carolina could lose nearly $50 million in federal funding if the state doesn’t revoke commercial driver’s licenses from immigrants who aren't qualify to hold them

North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses
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Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

President Donald Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices

Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates
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Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs

Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs

Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs
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Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos has canceled her upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington

Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate
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White House says it wasn't economical to save East Wing during ballroom construction

The White House says structural issues and decay had made it unfeasible to save the East Wing

White House says it wasn't economical to save East Wing during ballroom construction
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Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rally

Modest moves for Wall Street overall masked some big swings underneath the surface, including for makers of weapons and other military equipment

Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rally
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GM takes $6 billion hit as cost of backing away from EVs

GM takes $6 billion hit as cost of backing away from EVs

GM takes $6 billion hit as cost of backing away from EVs
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House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown

The House has passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills that would fund parts of the federal government through September

House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown
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Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address

Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address
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Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions

Russia has strongly condemned the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of a spike in tensions
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Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget sends military contractor shares higher

President Donald Trump is causing some commotion for investors in U.S. defense contractors this week

Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget sends military contractor shares higher
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Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026

The Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, expecting the Federal Reserve to cut short-term rates in 2026

Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026
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Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City

New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan unveiled by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Hochul and Mamdani unveil free child care plan in New York City
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PGA Tour to expand equity program to include current FedEx Cup performance

The PGA Tour is expanding its Player Equity Program to reward current performance

PGA Tour to expand equity program to include current FedEx Cup performance
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Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash

Private sector revives the climate disaster database Trump tried to squash
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The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse

A major atmospheric river brought record precipitation to the Pacific Northwest, yet the snow and water supply still suffered. It’s a growing problem.

The western US is in a snow drought, and storms have been making it worse
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IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting January 26

IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting January 26

IRS will accept 2025 tax returns starting January 26
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Hoyer laments House 'is not living up to the Founders’ goals' as he tells colleagues he's retiring

The longest-serving Democrat in Congress has announced he's retiring at the end of his term, saying he's deeply concerned "this House is not living up to the Founders’ goals.”

Hoyer laments House 'is not living up to the Founders’ goals' as he tells colleagues he's retiring
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Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

The IRS will start accepting 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, marking the official start of the 2026 tax filing season

Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year
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Woman says she never applied for unemployment benefits that letter asked her to repay

Woman says she never applied for unemployment benefits that letter asked her to repay

Woman says she never applied for unemployment benefits that letter asked her to repay
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Baltimore pays $14 million to wrongfully convicted man who spent 31 years in prison

Baltimore pays $14 million to wrongfully convicted man who spent 31 years in prison

Baltimore pays $14 million to wrongfully convicted man who spent 31 years in prison
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Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness

Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness

Northern Colorado city to change approach in response to homelessness
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DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says

DeepSeek, a Chinese tech startup, is gaining traction in developing nations, narrowing the AI adoption gap with advanced economies

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says
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Paramount sticks with $30-per-share bid as WBD backs Netflix deal

Paramount sticks with $30-per-share bid as WBD backs Netflix deal

Paramount sticks with $30-per-share bid as WBD backs Netflix deal
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Apple Card switches hands but no immediate changes for users

The Apple Card, known for its intuitive features and other perks for consumers, will now be issued by JPMorgan but Apple says nothing will change for users

Apple Card switches hands but no immediate changes for users
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Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain low

U.S. filings for unemployment benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market is weakening

Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain low
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Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy

Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy

Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy
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Businessman extradited from Cambodia to China suspected of running vast online criminal empire

Prosecutors in the United States say Chen Zhi boasted of pulling in $30 million a day

Businessman extradited from Cambodia to China suspected of running vast online criminal empire
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Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal

Dozens of angry farmers have demonstrated in France and Greece, halting traffic and blocking roads with tractors to protest European Union plans to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal
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Expect the unexpected in the last jobs report of 2025

Expect the unexpected in the last jobs report of 2025

Expect the unexpected in the last jobs report of 2025
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How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 2 in 10 U.S. adults donated money to a crowdfunding campaign over the last year, with medical expenses proving most common

How Americans feel about crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe, according to an AP-NORC poll
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Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal

Farmers in Greece have escalated nationwide protests by launching a 48-hour blockade of major highways and toll stations

Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro launches his reelection bid with bigger plans in mind
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China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are at odds again

They’re at it again

China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are at odds again
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus
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Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES

Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas

Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
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What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker
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Trump’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes

State lawmakers and governors will have decisions to make in 2026 about the budgets for their biggest social safety net programs

Trump’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
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President Petro's clash with Trump over Venezuela backs Colombia into a corner

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s actions against Venezuela

President Petro's clash with Trump over Venezuela backs Colombia into a corner
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US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide

President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to assert its control over Venezuelan oil, seizing two sanctioned tankers transporting petroleum and announcing plans to relax some sanctions so the U.S. can oversee the sale of Venezuela’s petroleum worldwide

US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide
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Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump is now officially on board with a sanctions package aimed at Russia, according to a top GOP senator

Sen. Graham says Trump has 'greenlit' sanctions bill aiming to punish Russia for war in Ukraine
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Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge

The Trump administration’s crackdown on the $12 billion Child Care and Development Fund, which subsidizes care for 1.4 million children from low-income households, has rattled child care providers and families that rely on the aid money

Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge
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Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so

Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so
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Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO
Crime|Economy|Political

House Oversight hearing over fraud allegations in Minnesota drew shouting and partisan fury. Here are the takeaways

House Oversight hearing over fraud allegations in Minnesota drew shouting and partisan fury. Here are the takeaways

House Oversight hearing over fraud allegations in Minnesota drew shouting and partisan fury. Here are the takeaways
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California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

U.S. transportation officials say California will lose $160 million for delaying the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants
Africa|Economy|Political|World

US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid

The State Department says it has suspended all U.S. assistance to Somalia’s federal government over allegations that Somali officials destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized 76 metric tons of food aid intended for impoverished civilians

US suspends assistance to Somalia’s federal government, alleging it seized food aid
Economy|Health|Political

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership

The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership
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Georgia Republicans move to scrap state income tax by 2032 despite concerns

Georgia is the latest state to consider eliminating its personal income tax, with Republican leaders in the Senate backing a proposal to phase it out by 2032

Georgia Republicans move to scrap state income tax by 2032 despite concerns
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ownership announces it's shutting down paper in May

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is shutting down in May after its owners cited financial losses

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ownership announces it's shutting down paper in May
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Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
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US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela
Business|Economy|Environment

Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developers

Offshore wind developers and states are suing the Trump administration over its order to suspend work on five large-scale projects under construction off the East Coast for at least 90 days

Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developers
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Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says

The U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly over the next 30 years than previously predicted

Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says
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Wall Street's strong start to the year slows

Wall Street’s strong start to the year slowed

Wall Street's strong start to the year slows
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A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires

Ted Koerner feared he might never see his aging golden retriever, Daisy Mae, playing in their backyard again after a wildfire destroyed his home

A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires
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Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan

President Donald Trump says he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes

Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan
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Why the US has designs on Venezuela's oil

Venezuela’s oil industry has been in the spotlight since President Donald Trump captured the country’s President Nicolas Maduro

Why the US has designs on Venezuela's oil
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Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats

Officials in about one-third of the states have considered revising their U.S. House districts since President Donald Trump called for mid-decade redistricting

Trump urged mid-decade redistricting. One-third of states have now looked at reshaping House seats
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement

New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement

New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen could be set for a $35 billion payday – with one big caveat

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen could be set for a $35 billion payday – with one big caveat

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen could be set for a $35 billion payday – with one big caveat
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Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled

Mexico has emerged as a key fuel supplier to Havana as the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba

Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled
Economy|Education|Health|Political

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure

Why does health care reform keep failing despite decades of attention and expanding costs? A scholar of Congress has some answers.

Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends tenant official facing backlash for 'white supremacy' posts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting a new housing official amid backlash over past social media posts

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends tenant official facing backlash for 'white supremacy' posts
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law

The Trump administration has finalized a plan to roll back regulations implementing a landmark environmental law that the White House says needlessly delays federal approvals for energy and infrastructure projects

White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
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Trump threatens to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

Trump threatens to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

Trump threatens to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
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As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel

As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel

As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel
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EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America

The European Union is renewing negotiations for a free trade agreement with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America
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Fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt a year after being burned down in LA-area wildfires

A year after devastating fires in the L

Fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt a year after being burned down in LA-area wildfires
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Trump leaves Venezuela's opposition sidelined and Maduro's party in power

Opposition supporters have long hoped their leaders could replace Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president

Trump leaves Venezuela's opposition sidelined and Maduro's party in power
Economy|Education|Health|US

Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does

Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does

Trump is freezing funds for small but key welfare program. Here’s what TANF does
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The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year

The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year

The number of available jobs in the US just hit its lowest level in more than a year
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Job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish

U.S. employers posted far fewer jobs in November than the previous month, a sign that employers aren’t yet ramping up hiring even as growth has picked up

Job openings slide to 2nd lowest level in 5 years as hiring remains sluggish
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Shooting at Airbnb reignites calls for regulation on short-term rentals

Shooting at Airbnb reignites calls for regulation on short-term rentals

Shooting at Airbnb reignites calls for regulation on short-term rentals
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US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin

US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin
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Trump administration demands Venezuela cut ties with US adversaries to resume oil production

Trump administration demands Venezuela cut ties with US adversaries to resume oil production

Trump administration demands Venezuela cut ties with US adversaries to resume oil production
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Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid

Warner Bros

Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
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Chevon Championship moving LPGA's first major to home of PGA Tour's Houston Open

The LPGA's first major of the year is on the move

Chevon Championship moving LPGA's first major to home of PGA Tour's Houston Open
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New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for care

The 2025 tax and spending law lowers the federal loan borrowing limits for nursing students, raising the up-front costs of nursing school.

New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for care
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Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?

Perhaps no one outside of Venezuela should care more about the US invasion and capture of President Nicolás Maduro than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.

Today Venezuela, tomorrow Iran: can the Islamic Republic survive a second Trump presidency?
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GameStop details CEO's compensation package which doesn't include any guaranteed pay

GameStop is providing details on a compensation package for CEO Ryan Cohen that depends on him meeting certain performance targets

GameStop details CEO's compensation package which doesn't include any guaranteed pay
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Renovated apartments help Atlantans aging out of foster care transition to adulthood without fear

Renovated apartments help Atlantans aging out of foster care transition to adulthood without fear

Renovated apartments help Atlantans aging out of foster care transition to adulthood without fear
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Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

Farm bills – famously complex legislative and spending balances between farm subsidies, food assistance, conservation and more – have tended to be passed about every five years since 1933.

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy
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The top 5 affordable cars and SUVs for 2026, according to Edmunds

Everyone is talking about affordability in 2026, so the experts at Edmunds have assembled a list of five cars and SUVs that rank highly in their respective vehicle classes

The top 5 affordable cars and SUVs for 2026, according to Edmunds
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Wildfires in Palisades and Altadena upended life for many residents. A year later, the community’s strength keeps them going

Wildfires in Palisades and Altadena upended life for many residents. A year later, the community’s strength keeps them going

Wildfires in Palisades and Altadena upended life for many residents. A year later, the community’s strength keeps them going
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The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed
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Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans still face deportation from US after Maduro capture
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Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over 'rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's comments

Iran’s army chief has threatened preemptive military action over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic

Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over 'rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's comments
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China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise

China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors

China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise
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Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela

As Iran is gripped by new protests, many people there are focused on the U.S. raid in Venezuela and wonder whether the same could occur in Tehran

Protest-hit Iran warily watches the US after its raid on Venezuela
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Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan

Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan
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Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states

Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states

Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states
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Days after US attack, weary but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression

Days after US attack, weary but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression

Days after US attack, weary but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression
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Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US

Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US
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Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding funding to help needy families with children in five states governed by Democrats

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns
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The Latest: Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in US operation to capture Maduro

Venezuela's military says the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro resulted in dozens of casualties

The Latest: Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in US operation to capture Maduro
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How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's interim president, has risen to prominence through strategic moves and political savvy

How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela
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Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him

The Alaska Airlines pilot who was praised as a hero for safely landing a plane after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff in 2004 is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew in past legal filings

Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
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2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know

2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know

2,000 federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis in an escalated immigration push. Here’s what we know
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Wall Street reaches more records on gains by Big Tech

Broad gains led by technology stocks pushed Wall Street to more records

Wall Street reaches more records on gains by Big Tech
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Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack

The Cuban government has revealed the identities of 32 military personnel killed during the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack
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Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal

President Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing budget policy that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services

Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal
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DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents

DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents

DOJ says it has released less than 1% of its Epstein files and is still reviewing more than 2 million documents
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Unrivaled's second season provides key gathering place for WNBA players during CBA negotiations

Napheesa Collier sat on the bench at Sephora Arena laughing with her Unrivaled teammate Skylar Diggins moments before tipoff between the Lunar Owls and Rose BC

Unrivaled's second season provides key gathering place for WNBA players during CBA negotiations
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After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism

President Donald Trump hasn’t minced words about the larger message he’s trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Maduro

After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
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Colorado faces a funding crisis for child care − local communities hope to fill the gaps

A lack of access to child care costs the state an estimated $2.7 billion in lost productivity and revenue.

Colorado faces a funding crisis for child care − local communities hope to fill the gaps
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Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found

A golden phone that President Donald Trump’s family business promised to release last year remains mysteriously under wraps as the technology industry serves up a gluttony of new gadgets in Las Vegas this week

Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found
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Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges

Movement is key to healthy aging, and Philadelphia offers pros and cons for seniors getting around the city.

Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges
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With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes

Even when donors have good intentions, philanthropy does not always produce good results.

With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes
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What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls

There are few signs that President Donald Trump’s supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts — even as many Republicans show initial support for his military strike in Venezuela

What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls
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Want your Rolls Royce to match your pet Labrador? Anything is possible in luxury car customization

Want your Rolls Royce to match your pet Labrador? Anything is possible in luxury car customization

Want your Rolls Royce to match your pet Labrador? Anything is possible in luxury car customization
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US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas

The Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for visas to enter the United States

US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas
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‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports

‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports

‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports
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Cautious Venezuelans brace for the unknown

Apprehensive of what comes next, some Venezuelans are heading to local stores for supplies. Journalist Mary Mena reports from Caracas.

Cautious Venezuelans brace for the unknown
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US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes

The U.S. capture and ouster of Venezuelan strongman leader Nicolás Maduro marked a stunning culmination of the Trump administration’s efforts to assert dominance in Latin America

US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes
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A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela

A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela

A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela
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Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation

Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster
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Markets show mixed reactions after US capture of Venezuelan leader

The price of oil has slipped and precious metals surged after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend raid

Markets show mixed reactions after US capture of Venezuelan leader
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Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles

President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices

Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
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'Still shaken': Trepidation in Venezuela after US captures Maduro

Venezuelans remain in shock after President Nicolás Maduro was deposed and captured in a U.S. military operation

'Still shaken': Trepidation in Venezuela after US captures Maduro
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Venezuelans hunker down, apprehensive about what comes next

Venezuelans hunker down, apprehensive about what comes next

Venezuelans hunker down, apprehensive about what comes next
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US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election year

President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela is testing his ability to hold the Republican coalition together

US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election year
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Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B

Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025

Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B
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Who is Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez?

Delcy Rodriguez has been staunchly vocal against opposition and foreign intervention since her start under former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. Now, she's taken the interim seat of power after a large-scale US operation deposed Nicolas Maduro. CNN’s Paula Newton reports.

Who is Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez?
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Trump’s MAGA allies mostly rally behind his Venezuela strike

Trump’s MAGA allies mostly rally behind his Venezuela strike

Trump’s MAGA allies mostly rally behind his Venezuela strike
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Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

Experts say home care can affect your health and finances

Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
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US stocks had a remarkable 2025. But international markets did much better

US stocks had a remarkable 2025. But international markets did much better

US stocks had a remarkable 2025. But international markets did much better
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Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video

Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video

Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment, threats and empty businesses in the wake of fraud allegations video
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South Korean president visits China following Beijing's rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has begun his visit to China as Beijing aims to strengthen ties amid heightened tensions with Japan over Taiwan

South Korean president visits China following Beijing's rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan
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International aid groups grapple with what Israel's ban will mean for their work in Gaza

Israel has revoked the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations, and now those groups are grappling with how that will affect aid operations in Gaza

International aid groups grapple with what Israel's ban will mean for their work in Gaza
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Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy

Venezuelans are trying to understand who is in charge after the United States announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy
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Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture?
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After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project

President Donald Trump declared Saturday’s military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success

After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
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Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas

Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas

Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US met with celebrations in South Florida and apprehension in Caracas
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Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means

Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means

Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means
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Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit

National security advisers from Europe and other allies have discussed security guarantees in Kyiv as the U.S.-led push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies

Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit
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Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15

Iran’s supreme leader has addressed the ongoing protests, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place.”

Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15
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Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro defied his enemies for years. Until now

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro defied his enemies for years. Until now

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro defied his enemies for years. Until now
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Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance

Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance

Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance
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From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadow

Nicolás Maduro's fall at the hands of the United States follows months of pressure from the Trump administration

From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadow
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A timeline of the US military's buildup and strikes against Venezuela leading to Maduro's capture

President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country

A timeline of the US military's buildup and strikes against Venezuela leading to Maduro's capture
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Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition

Tech companies looking to plunge billions of dollars into ever-bigger data centers to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are increasingly being voted down

Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition
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Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week

Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds

Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
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Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials have exchanged dueling threats as widening economic protests sweep across parts of the Islamic Republic

Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
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Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela
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Minnesota child care centers accused of wrongdoing were operating as expected, report says

Minnesota child care centers accused of wrongdoing were operating as expected, report says

Minnesota child care centers accused of wrongdoing were operating as expected, report says
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Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026

U.S. stocks mostly edged higher on Wall Street in a wobbly start to the new year

Wall Street edges higher in a wobbly start to 2026
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Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks to buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row

Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
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Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota

Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota
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The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla

The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla

The world has a new EV king. It’s not Tesla
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What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud

What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud

What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud
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About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation

About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation

About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation
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Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins

Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins

Exclusive: DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins
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Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, according to President Nicolás Maduro

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
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Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Economy|Political|World

At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy

Demonstrations sparked by Iran's struggling economy have spread into rural provinces, with at least seven people killed

At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
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107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect

107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect

107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect
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Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration celebrates the progressive movement as New York’s incoming mayor pledges an expansive agenda

Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration celebrates the progressive movement as New York’s incoming mayor pledges an expansive agenda

Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration celebrates the progressive movement as New York’s incoming mayor pledges an expansive agenda
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Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
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Federal payment freeze puts some Minnesota families in danger of losing child care amid investigation into alleged fraud

Federal payment freeze puts some Minnesota families in danger of losing child care amid investigation into alleged fraud

Federal payment freeze puts some Minnesota families in danger of losing child care amid investigation into alleged fraud
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US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump's fight with the Fed

The year 2025 was scary good for investors

US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump's fight with the Fed
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Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis

Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis

Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis
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Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
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Iranians protest over soaring prices

Demonstrations are gripping Tehran and other cities after a plunge in the Iranian rial. Soaring prices are creating a daily struggle there, as Nada Bashir reports.

Iranians protest over soaring prices
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Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year

Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year

Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year
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Ten years after it ended its ‘one-child’ policy, China’s push for more babies isn’t winning its citizens over

Ten years after it ended its ‘one-child’ policy, China’s push for more babies isn’t winning its citizens over

Ten years after it ended its ‘one-child’ policy, China’s push for more babies isn’t winning its citizens over
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What to expect from stocks in 2026

What to expect from stocks in 2026

What to expect from stocks in 2026
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Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid

Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid

Trump administration terminates nonprofit’s control over DC golf courses in possible takeover bid
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead

Chief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
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Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open

The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power facility to remain open

Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open
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Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration

Farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month

Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
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US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property

US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
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Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets

Wall Street fell on the final day of trading for 2025, a banner year for markets that was driven by both optimism and uncertainty

Wall Street falls in light trading on the final day of 2025, another banner year for markets
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What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm
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US stocks just posted a third straight year of stellar gains

US stocks just posted a third straight year of stellar gains

US stocks just posted a third straight year of stellar gains
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Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side

Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side

Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side
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Investigators credit smoke alarms for saving 71-year-old woman's life from house fire

Investigators credit smoke alarms for saving 71-year-old woman's life from house fire

Investigators credit smoke alarms for saving 71-year-old woman's life from house fire
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Kentucky Dem blames Trump's tariffs as Jim Beam plans to pause bourbon production at its main distillery

Democratic Rep. Morgan McGarvey joins The Lead.

Kentucky Dem blames Trump's tariffs as Jim Beam plans to pause bourbon production at its main distillery
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Texas Tech's biggest and richest fan explains how he'd fix college sports

Cody Campbell is a billionaire supporter of Texas Tech, his alma mater

Texas Tech's biggest and richest fan explains how he'd fix college sports
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The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions

The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions

The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions
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Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns

Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns

Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns
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Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term

Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term

Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term
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Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway

The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings

Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway
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Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt

Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt

Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt
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How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused

GiveDirectly got $50 gift cards out to SNAP recipients during last month’s shutdown through a new approach to cash assistance

How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused
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Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here are some that never materialized

President Donald Trump made a lot of tariff threats and trade promises this year

Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here are some that never materialized
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US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low despite a weakening labor market

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
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Beyoncé joins billionaire list after record-breaking tour earnings

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour helps her join Forbes’ billionaire list.

Beyoncé joins billionaire list after record-breaking tour earnings
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China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays

Surveys show that Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects

China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays
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Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him

Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him

Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him
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Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes

The Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years

Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
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Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals

Mali and Burkina Faso have banned U.S. citizens from entering their countries

Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals
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Lee Enterprises stabilizes finances with $50M investment led by billionaire David Hoffmann

Lee Enterprises has announced a compromise with the billionaire investor who tried to take over the nation's third-largest newspaper chain this year

Lee Enterprises stabilizes finances with $50M investment led by billionaire David Hoffmann
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Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England

Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate recent incidents in New England

Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England
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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
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December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show

Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released Tuesday show, underscoring the divisions and uncertainty permeating the central bank

December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
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Facing eviction, anonymous donor gives Wildwood Soup Kitchen $750k toward new building

Facing eviction, anonymous donor gives Wildwood Soup Kitchen $750k toward new building

Facing eviction, anonymous donor gives Wildwood Soup Kitchen $750k toward new building
Business|Economy

Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog

Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog

Judge rebuffs Trump administration’s latest attempt to shut down consumer protection watchdog
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UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city

UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city
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IRS increases 2026 business mileage rate by 2.5 cents

The IRS announces an increase in the standard mileage rate for business use of vehicles

IRS increases 2026 business mileage rate by 2.5 cents
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U.S. sanctions 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over drone and missile trade

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and firms from Iran and Venezuela

U.S. sanctions 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over drone and missile trade
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Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers

The surge of federal officers this week in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents

Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
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Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
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The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era

Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week

The legendary Warren Buffett steps back this week and Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era
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Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?

Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?

Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?
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Starbucks doesn’t want to be on every street in New York and Los Angeles anymore

Starbucks doesn’t want to be on every street in New York and Los Angeles anymore

Starbucks doesn’t want to be on every street in New York and Los Angeles anymore
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How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next

How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next

How AI shook the world in 2025 and what comes next
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7 things you may not know about dividends

There is a lot to know about reinvesting dividends, from how it works to the tax treatment to living off dividends in retirement

7 things you may not know about dividends
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US faith leaders supporting targeted immigrants brace for a tough year ahead

Faith leaders across the United States face challenges as they support anxious immigrants

US faith leaders supporting targeted immigrants brace for a tough year ahead
Economy|Environment|Health|Travel

New 2026 laws are among the first of their kind to tackle climate change, drunken driving

The new year will begin with some first-of-their-kind laws in several states

New 2026 laws are among the first of their kind to tackle climate change, drunken driving
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Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says

Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense says, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says
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The brands we lost in 2025

The brands we lost in 2025

The brands we lost in 2025
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A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor

A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor

A look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas as he becomes New York City’s mayor
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Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at 80, her political party has announced Tuesday

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80
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Beyoncé declared the fifth billionaire musician by Forbes

Beyoncé declared the fifth billionaire musician by Forbes

Beyoncé declared the fifth billionaire musician by Forbes
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China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold

China’s top diplomat has slammed a record U.S. military sale to Taiwan

China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold
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Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025

Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower in final stretch of 2025
Economy|Political|World

After two years of war, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border while others are refusing. Here’s why

After two years of war, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border while others are refusing. Here’s why

After two years of war, some Israelis are moving to the Gaza border while others are refusing. Here’s why
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The Supreme Court's most consequential term yet?

The Court will decide several cases that could expand the president's power, making it one of the most significant terms in decades.

The Supreme Court's most consequential term yet?
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Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

The Trump administration has announced the initial disbursement from its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
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Chinese military drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'

The Chinese military says it dispatched air, navy and missile units for a second day to conduct joint live-fire drills around Taiwan to warn against what it calls separatist and “external interference” forces

Chinese military drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'
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Stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down

Stocks slipped on Wall Street, while crude oil prices rose and gold and silver prices pulled back after recent sharp gains

Stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down
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Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign

Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign

Trump says US knocked out ‘big facility’ as part of Venezuela campaign
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim he has ended eight wars this year, but that is exaggerated

FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off
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US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'

The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance funding

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'
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Protests erupt in Iran over currency's plunge to record low

Iran is seeing its biggest protests in three years after the currency plunged to a record low against the dollar

Protests erupt in Iran over currency's plunge to record low
Economy|Environment|Science

West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses

Levees protect more than 7 million buildings in the US today, yet they got a D-plus grade in 2025. A new study found 487 cases where rising water overtopped levees in the past 15 years.

West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America’s aging flood defenses
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Goodbye to the MetroCard that transformed how New Yorkers traveled

New York City's MetroCard transformed one of the world's busiest transit systems and is set to be phased out by December 31, 2025. CNN's Meena Duerson talks about how the MetroCard's introduction 30 years ago expanded access for New Yorkers, and how the little yellow card has become as symbolic as the city's famous landmarks.

Goodbye to the MetroCard that transformed how New Yorkers traveled
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The barbarians are at Lululemon’s gate

The barbarians are at Lululemon’s gate

The barbarians are at Lululemon’s gate
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Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right

Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right

Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here’s what they got right
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Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion
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Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly

Preliminary results of a snap parliamentary election in Kosovo shows that the party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti has won by a clear margin

Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly
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Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here's some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions

It’s that time again when we turn the calendar page on one year and meet another

Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here's some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions
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South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases

South Korea is chasing a coal-free future in efforts to slash carbon emissions, an ambitious goal for the fossil fuel-dependent country

South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases
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Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?

Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor

Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?
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At least 13 dead after Mexico’s Interoceanic Train derails

At least 13 dead after Mexico’s Interoceanic Train derails

At least 13 dead after Mexico’s Interoceanic Train derails
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites box office for second straight weekend

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites box office for second straight weekend

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites box office for second straight weekend
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The benefits of keeping your investing life simple

The benefits of keeping your investing life simple

The benefits of keeping your investing life simple
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A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza

A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza

A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza
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Myanmar’s military junta begins elections as civil war sparked by coup still rages

Myanmar’s military junta begins elections as civil war sparked by coup still rages

Myanmar’s military junta begins elections as civil war sparked by coup still rages
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Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|World

Guineans vote in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win

Guineans were voting to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup

Guineans vote in first election since 2021 coup with junta leader likely to win
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for over 70 species

Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut their populations. ‘Jaws’ didn’t help.

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for over 70 species
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Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives

Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives

Not sure where donations end up? These groups tell you exactly who you’re helping and how you’re changing lives
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Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has warned it will respond immediately to any military movements of separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates that undermine de-escalation efforts in the south

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warns United Arab Emirates-backed separatists of immediate action
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These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire

These small-business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire
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Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis

Millions of Afghans are struggling as international aid cuts sever a lifeline many relied on for food and heating

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis
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With Warren Buffett’s retirement, Berkshire Hathaway loses its best pitchman

With Warren Buffett’s retirement, Berkshire Hathaway loses its best pitchman

With Warren Buffett’s retirement, Berkshire Hathaway loses its best pitchman
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Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come
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Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

A mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November

Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
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Kennedy Center president rebukes performer who called off Christmas Eve show over addition of Trump’s name

Kennedy Center president rebukes performer who called off Christmas Eve show over addition of Trump’s name

Kennedy Center president rebukes performer who called off Christmas Eve show over addition of Trump’s name
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US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela

US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela
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Stocks close slightly lower in quiet post-Christmas trading

Stocks closed slightly lower as investors returned from the Christmas holiday

Stocks close slightly lower in quiet post-Christmas trading
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Final push of rain threatens to cause more flooding and debris flows in California

Final push of rain threatens to cause more flooding and debris flows in California

Final push of rain threatens to cause more flooding and debris flows in California
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More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday

The shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over and in its place, like every year, another has begun as millions of people hunt for post-holiday deals and get in line to return gifts that didn’t fit, or didn’t hit quite right

More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
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"Homies" helping residents fight hunger and cold weather

"Homies" helping residents fight hunger and cold weather

"Homies" helping residents fight hunger and cold weather
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Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia’s war

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law

$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law

$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law
Economy|Political|Science|World

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress

The president’s party almost always loses seats in the midterms. More than two dozen Republican House members have already decided to retire.

Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress
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Resolve to network at your employer’s next ‘offsite’ – research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections

Because they can help you get to know more of your co-workers, offsites may build the kind of trust and visibility that lead to new opportunities.

Resolve to network at your employer’s next ‘offsite’ – research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections
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Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday

After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue

Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trial

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and must pay 13.5 billion ringgit ($3.3 billion) for his role in the 1MDB corruption scandal

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trial
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Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year

It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for U.S. trade policy

Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year
Business|Economy|World

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in the US

Graphite mines in the United States are seeing renewed interest after being largely closed for decades

Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in the US
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New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf

Another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California

New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
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A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty

Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January

A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty
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Here’s where the winning $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot ticket was sold

Here’s where the winning $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot ticket was sold

Here’s where the winning $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot ticket was sold
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Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot just before Christmas

Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
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Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists

Christmas celebrated once again in Bethlehem but West Bank suffering persists
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Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records

Asian shares are mixed in thin holiday trading, with most markets in the region and elsewhere closed for Christmas

Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records
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Trump-backed ex-mayor declared winner of Honduran presidential election

Trump-backed ex-mayor declared winner of Honduran presidential election

Trump-backed ex-mayor declared winner of Honduran presidential election
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Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's

On Christmas Eve, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square and other Holy Land sites, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's
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Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president
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US stocks drift to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading

US stocks drifted higher to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading

US stocks drift to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading
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Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland
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Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown

Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown

Community members bring Christmas dinner to families impacted my immigration crackdown
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
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US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening

US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
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‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds

‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds

‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds
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Most Americans don’t think Trump or Democratic leaders are listening. Here’s what they wish they could tell Washington

Most Americans don’t think Trump or Democratic leaders are listening. Here’s what they wish they could tell Washington

Most Americans don’t think Trump or Democratic leaders are listening. Here’s what they wish they could tell Washington
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Guinea's junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup

Guineans are set to vote Sunday in their first presidential election since a military coup four years ago

Guinea's junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup
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A US Postal Service plan to raise cash could cost the agency its biggest customer

A US Postal Service plan to raise cash could cost the agency its biggest customer

A US Postal Service plan to raise cash could cost the agency its biggest customer
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Medicare opens door to covering blockbuster drugs for weight loss

Medicare opens door to covering blockbuster drugs for weight loss

Medicare opens door to covering blockbuster drugs for weight loss
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Bolivia lifts restrictions on satellite companies like Starlink to upgrade its internet connectivity

Bolivia’s new government has issued a decree that will allow global satellite internet companies such as Starlink or Kuiper to provide internet access across the Andean nation as it tries to upgrade its technology and speed up its notoriously slow connectivity rates

Bolivia lifts restrictions on satellite companies like Starlink to upgrade its internet connectivity
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Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

The Trump administration says it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026
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Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, like the seizure of oil tankers

Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro
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Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system

The Department of Homeland Security is replacing its lottery system for H-1B visas with a new approach prioritizing skilled, higher-paid foreign workers

Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system
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S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month

Wall Street closed at another record following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer

S&P 500 closes at another record, beating the high it set earlier this month
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Trump administration to start garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January

Trump administration to start garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January

Trump administration to start garnishing wages of defaulted student loan borrowers in January
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Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat

Rep. Harriet Hageman, who defeated Liz Cheney, announces run for Wyoming Senate seat
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A look at aging baby boomers in the United States

The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026

A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
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Wyoming's lone US representative Harriet Hageman announces Senate run

Wyoming’s lone U.S. representative is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Cynthia Lummis, who isn’t seeking reelection

Wyoming's lone US representative Harriet Hageman announces Senate run
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Royals face tough stadium decision of their own as Chiefs move to Kansas

The Chiefs are moving to a new $3 billion stadium in Kansas, leaving their Missouri home

Royals face tough stadium decision of their own as Chiefs move to Kansas
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US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices

US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
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The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years as wealthier Americans kept spending

The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years as wealthier Americans kept spending

The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years as wealthier Americans kept spending
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‘It’s hard to be merry’: VA workers brace for more bad news as job cuts continue days before Christmas

‘It’s hard to be merry’: VA workers brace for more bad news as job cuts continue days before Christmas

‘It’s hard to be merry’: VA workers brace for more bad news as job cuts continue days before Christmas
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Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April

U.S. consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans remain anxious about still-high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April
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Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew

Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
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Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that

A new Department of Health and Human Services report reveals Medicaid programs made over $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died

Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
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Cautious shoppers step up spending to start holiday season

Consumers stepped up gift giving during the first seven weeks of the holiday shopping season, yet uncertainty about the economy is making them more targeted in their buying

Cautious shoppers step up spending to start holiday season
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A look at the experts racing to decode Trump’s tariff rules

In a breathless year of tariffs unleashed by the administration of President Donald Trump, perhaps no one has had to live the reality of every fluctuation of trade policy than customs brokers

A look at the experts racing to decode Trump’s tariff rules
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France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown

France's parliament has approved an emergency bill to prevent a government shutdown next week

France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown
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Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion after yet another drawing passed without a big winner

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner
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Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
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Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela

President Donald Trump has delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
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21 Democratic-led states sue White House over consumer protection bureau funding

A coalition of 21 attorneys general from Democratic-led states has sued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its director, Russell Vought

21 Democratic-led states sue White House over consumer protection bureau funding
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US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators have approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
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FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks

The Federal Communications Commission says it will ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market

FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks
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Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down

Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down

Trump says US remains in pursuit of oil tanker and it’d be ‘smart’ for Maduro to step down
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Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licenses

The head of the U.S. Department of Transportation is calling out Colorado for its slow response to what he describes as major violations of federal commercial driver’s license regulations

Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licenses
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'

U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'
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Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they will leave their longtime home at Arrowhead Stadium for a new, domed stadium that will be built across the Kansas-Missouri state line and be ready for the start of the 2031 season

Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border
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White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement

Florida's Catholic bishops have appealed to President Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays

White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
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Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations

Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests

Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations
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President unveils new ‘Trump class’ fleet of battleships

President unveils new ‘Trump class’ fleet of battleships

President unveils new ‘Trump class’ fleet of battleships
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Videos reveal the bold tactics copper thieves use to hit telecom networks

CNN obtained rare footage that shows alleged copper thieves cutting cables, opening manholes and stripping telecom lines in broad daylight. See how crews pull off these heists, leaving customers without service and costing companies millions.

Videos reveal the bold tactics copper thieves use to hit telecom networks
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Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns

The Trump administration is suspending leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction on the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon

Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns
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US stocks rise at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of what’s expected to be a relatively calm holiday week

US stocks rise at the start of a holiday-shortened week
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US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities
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Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage

Waymos stopped in the middle of intersections during a mass power outage in San Francisco over the weekend, causing the robotaxi company to suspend service for a day

Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage
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Italy antitrust agency fines Apple $116 million over privacy feature; Apple announces appeal

Apple says it will appeal a $116 million fine from Italy's antitrust authority

Italy antitrust agency fines Apple $116 million over privacy feature; Apple announces appeal
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Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy

Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy

Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy
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It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever

Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball

It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
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Boston grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper

Boston grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper

Boston grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper
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An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs
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Google's parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI

Google’s corporate parent on Monday announced an agreement to buy data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion as part of its effort to secure the vast amounts of electricity needed to power artificial intelligence technology

Google's parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI
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Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service and banking during Christmas rush

A suspected cyberattack has knocked France’s national postal service and its banking arm offline during the busy Christmas season

Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service and banking during Christmas rush
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Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams once called himself the 'future of the Democratic Party.' What went wrong?

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was once seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party

NYC Mayor Eric Adams once called himself the 'future of the Democratic Party.' What went wrong?
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Larry Ellison guarantees $40.4 billion in Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount is sweetening its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros

Larry Ellison guarantees $40.4 billion in Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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Atlanta church wipes out $1.5 million in medical debt for metro families

Atlanta church wipes out $1.5 million in medical debt for metro families

Atlanta church wipes out $1.5 million in medical debt for metro families
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US seizes another vessel off Venezuela's coast

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted on X video she said shows US personnel apprehending an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. CNN's Kevin Liptak reports.

US seizes another vessel off Venezuela's coast
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Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts

Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts

Trump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts
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Paramount’s new, hostile offer to Warner Bros. Discovery: Larry Ellison will personally guarantee $40 billion

Paramount’s new, hostile offer to Warner Bros. Discovery: Larry Ellison will personally guarantee $40 billion

Paramount’s new, hostile offer to Warner Bros. Discovery: Larry Ellison will personally guarantee $40 billion
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Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same store

Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store

Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same store
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An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon

An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon

An electricity crunch is driving high bills in these states. It’s not getting better anytime soon
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A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns
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China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

China has announced provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union

China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products
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Copper prices are rising. Thieves are taking notice

Copper prices are rising. Thieves are taking notice

Copper prices are rising. Thieves are taking notice
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How to put some of Warren Buffett’s best money and life advice to work for you

How to put some of Warren Buffett’s best money and life advice to work for you

How to put some of Warren Buffett’s best money and life advice to work for you
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US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade

US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade

US pursuing another tanker ship near Venezuela amid Trump blockade
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India and New Zealand finalize a free trade agreement, eyeing growth as global uncertainties persist

India and New Zealand say they have reached a free trade deal to deepen economic ties amid global trade uncertainties

India and New Zealand finalize a free trade agreement, eyeing growth as global uncertainties persist
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Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
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Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense

Ukraine is rapidly deploying low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s evolving aerial attacks on cities and power infrastructure

Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense
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Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland

President Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump has said the U.S. needs to take over

Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland
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Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities

Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions
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Jim Beam pauses production at main distillery as bourbon inventories rise

Jim Beam pauses production at main distillery as bourbon inventories rise

Jim Beam pauses production at main distillery as bourbon inventories rise
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest lottery prizes ever in U.S.

The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest lottery prizes ever in U.S.
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Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea

Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says
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Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has been drawn back into the foreign policy fold like he was during Trump's first term

Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up the box office with $88 million opening

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up the box office with $88 million opening

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up the box office with $88 million opening
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Made it to December and still want to leave the country? Here are a few tips...

Social media is abuzz with Americans who want to leave the US to find out if the grass is truly greener abroad. But taxes and bank accounts can be confusing, so CNN spoke to a few experts who've done it and learned a few hard lessons along the way.

Made it to December and still want to leave the country? Here are a few tips...
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US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'

A White House envoy says he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine

US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'
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Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal

Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal

Grappling with its worst drought in a century, Iraq bets on a controversial oil-for-water deal
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Netflix and Paramount are fighting over Warner Bros. Discovery. Here's the regulatory outlook

Warner Bros

Netflix and Paramount are fighting over Warner Bros. Discovery. Here's the regulatory outlook