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South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship
Economy|Health|Political|US

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US|World

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors
Crime|Political|US|World

Stumbles in the search for a Brown University shooter led to the wrong man

Stumbles in the search for a Brown University shooter led to the wrong man

Stumbles in the search for a Brown University shooter led to the wrong man
Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado

The Trump administration is moving to dissolve the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado

Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado
Election|Political|US|World

Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame

President Donald Trump has added partisan and subjective plaques to a refashioned West Wing walkway he calls the Presidential Walk of Fame

Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety
Health|Political

Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies

Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year

Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

Israel’s military says troops fired a mortar shell into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incident to rock the tenuous ceasefire with Hamas

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10
Health|Political

McBride says Republicans are ‘obsessed with trans people’ as bills restricting youth access to gender care come to a vote

McBride says Republicans are ‘obsessed with trans people’ as bills restricting youth access to gender care come to a vote

McBride says Republicans are ‘obsessed with trans people’ as bills restricting youth access to gender care come to a vote
Economy|Health|Political|US

GOP centrists choose nuclear option in fight with Mike Johnson over Obamacare

GOP centrists choose nuclear option in fight with Mike Johnson over Obamacare

GOP centrists choose nuclear option in fight with Mike Johnson over Obamacare
Crime|Political|US

Jack Smith testifies in closed-door hearing that it was his decision to charge Trump, according to testimony obtained by CNN

Jack Smith testifies in closed-door hearing that it was his decision to charge Trump, according to testimony obtained by CNN

Jack Smith testifies in closed-door hearing that it was his decision to charge Trump, according to testimony obtained by CNN
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US government sues US Virgin Islands and accuses officials of violating the Second Amendment

A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the U.S. Virgin Islands

US government sues US Virgin Islands and accuses officials of violating the Second Amendment
Political|US|World

Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now, an appeals court says

A federal appeals court says the National Guard deployment in the nation's capital can continue for now

Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now, an appeals court says
Americas|Health|Political|World

Machado has left Oslo after the Nobel Prize ceremony, her spokesman says

Machado has left Oslo after the Nobel Prize ceremony, her spokesman says

Machado has left Oslo after the Nobel Prize ceremony, her spokesman says
Europe|Political|World

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

A congressional report says China exploits partnerships with U.S. researchers to give its military access to nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes

Italy has signaled it might not support a major trade deal between the EU and South American countries

Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes
Europe|Political|World

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

The Trump administration is rewriting the 80-year-old American social contract for science research.

Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from squat deemed unsafe

Spanish police have evicted orders to clear an abandoned school building where around 400 migrants were living in a squat north of Barcelona

Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from squat deemed unsafe
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

The British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine
Interview|Opinion|Political

Shaping the conversation means offering context to extreme ideas, not just a platform

Should all points of view be heard from? Defending certain values and ideas makes it a bit more complicated than simply listening to all sides.

Shaping the conversation means offering context to extreme ideas, not just a platform
Education|Opinion|Political

America faced domestic fascists before and buried that history

Although thousands of Americans embraced fascist ideas during the interwar years, a new study examines why the US has had little appetite to remember that past.

America faced domestic fascists before and buried that history
Crime|Political|US|World

Border Patrol attack revealed in messages sent by person arrested in Louisiana, records show

Border Patrol attack revealed in messages sent by person arrested in Louisiana, records show

Border Patrol attack revealed in messages sent by person arrested in Louisiana, records show
Crime|Health|Political|Science

The #iwasfifteen hashtag and ongoing Epstein coverage show how traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of teens and tweens

The conversation around #iwasfifteen sheds light on the dynamics of abusive relationships and the experiences of trafficking victims.

The #iwasfifteen hashtag and ongoing Epstein coverage show how traffickers exploit the vulnerabilities of teens and tweens
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

64-year-old woman accused in Bellevue shooting that injured two people will go to trial

64-year-old woman accused in Bellevue shooting that injured two people will go to trial

64-year-old woman accused in Bellevue shooting that injured two people will go to trial
Entertainment|Political|US

Marjorie Taylor Greene engaged to pro-Trump pundit

MTG engaged to pro-Trump punditDescriptionRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) announced her engagement to Brian Glenn, a pro-Trump pundit who works for the far-right news network, Real America’s Voice.

Marjorie Taylor Greene engaged to pro-Trump pundit
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

South African authorities raid a US refugee processing center and Washington protests

South African immigration authorities have raided a United States refugee processing center in Johannesburg and seven Kenyans working there illegally were arrested and given deportation orders

South African authorities raid a US refugee processing center and Washington protests
Interview|Political|World

Susie Wiles offered unflattering assessments of her colleagues to Vanity Fair. In return, they showered her with praise

Susie Wiles offered unflattering assessments of her colleagues to Vanity Fair. In return, they showered her with praise

Susie Wiles offered unflattering assessments of her colleagues to Vanity Fair. In return, they showered her with praise
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit

European Union leaders are about to attempt something unprecedented

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit
Crime|Political|World

In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan

In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan

In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan
Arts|Crime|Political|World

What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release

What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release

What to know about the upcoming Epstein files release
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

Voters are mad about utility bills. Republicans are blaming some in their own party

Voters are mad about utility bills. Republicans are blaming some in their own party

Voters are mad about utility bills. Republicans are blaming some in their own party
Arts|Business|Crime|Health|Political|World

Accused gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder

An accused gunman in Sydney’s Bondi Beach massacre has been charged with 59 offenses including 15 charges of murder as hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney to begin funerals for the victims

Accused gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder
Arts|Opinion|Political|US|World

Norman Podhoretz, contentious and influential neo-conservative, has died

Norman Podhoretz, a leading neo-conservative and the former editor of Commentary magazine, has died

Norman Podhoretz, contentious and influential neo-conservative, has died
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

President Donald Trump says he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
Australia|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero

Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syrian-Australian tobacco shop owner, has become a national hero in Australia, with an online fundraiser for him raising millions of dollars

Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Candace Owens won’t take back conspiracies about Charlie Kirk’s death after meeting with Erika Kirk

Candace Owens won’t take back conspiracies about Charlie Kirk’s death after meeting with Erika Kirk

Candace Owens won’t take back conspiracies about Charlie Kirk’s death after meeting with Erika Kirk
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela

Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela

Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela
Economy|Election|Entertainment|Interview|Political

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns the ‘dam is breaking’ in the GOP and slams Trump for being tone deaf on multiple issues

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns the ‘dam is breaking’ in the GOP and slams Trump for being tone deaf on multiple issues

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns the ‘dam is breaking’ in the GOP and slams Trump for being tone deaf on multiple issues
Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation

President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela

The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation
Economy|Health|Political

House GOP leaders plow ahead with plan that will allow Obamacare subsidies to lapse

House GOP leaders plow ahead with plan that will allow Obamacare subsidies to lapse

House GOP leaders plow ahead with plan that will allow Obamacare subsidies to lapse
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents

Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Business|Political|World

Federal judge says he's inclined to deny preservationists' request to halt Trump's ballroom project

A federal judge in Washington says he's inclined to deny a preservationist group's request to temporarily halt President Donald Trump's ballroom project

Federal judge says he's inclined to deny preservationists' request to halt Trump's ballroom project
Arts|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

Trump expected to sign executive order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug
Crime|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

The Trump administration has announced an expansion of travel restrictions to include 20 more countries

Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
Arts|Education|Political|US

US Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E. Lee's spot

The U.S. Capitol has begun displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school

US Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E. Lee's spot