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Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months

Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months

Israeli strikes kill over 30 in Gaza, health ministry says, in deadliest day in months
Crime|Political|US|World

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu

The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu
Crime|Election|Political|US

Tulsi Gabbard inserts herself into 2020 election fraud probe

Tulsi Gabbard inserts herself into 2020 election fraud probe

Tulsi Gabbard inserts herself into 2020 election fraud probe
Crime|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies

Protesters across the U.S. shut down schools and stores during a nationwide strike to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

Protesters close schools and stores during a nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment

Three months after paramilitary fighters overran the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, a doctor is providing a rare first-person account of the attack

A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown

Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown

Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages

The release of many more records from Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein is revealing more about what investigators knew of his sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton

Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

President Donald Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political

From stilettos to safety concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 takeaways from Melania Trump's new movie

In her new self-titled documentary, first lady Melania Trump offers a peek behind the scenes during the 20 days before she returned to the White House

From stilettos to safety concerns on Inauguration Day: 4 takeaways from Melania Trump's new movie
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Man arrested in 'screw bandit' case after months-long probe in South Carolina

Man arrested in 'screw bandit' case after months-long probe in South Carolina

Man arrested in 'screw bandit' case after months-long probe in South Carolina
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons

Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Crime|Political|US

Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her

The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis

Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing

Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing

Before capturing Maduro, Trump admin sought lessons from Iraq war to get Venezuela’s oil flowing
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is jumping into the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California

San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race
Americas|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|World

Anti-ICE protesters are following same nonviolent playbook used by people in war zones across the world to fight threats to their communities

Americans are learning and doing the kind of work that civilians in war zones worldwide have done for decades: dealing with threats by organizing to help protect their neighbors and communities.

Anti-ICE protesters are following same nonviolent playbook used by people in war zones across the world to fight threats to their communities
Health|Political|World

Pakistan says imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health after an eye procedure

Pakistan’s information minister says imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent a medical procedure for an eye ailment last week at a government hospital in the capital and is in good health

Pakistan says imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is in good health after an eye procedure
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Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024

Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration

Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024
Business|Economy|Political|World

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores

Fact check: Trump twice promotes phony claim that Walmart is closing 250 California stores
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Man allegedly assaults, kidnaps woman and threatens to ‘burn her home down’

Man allegedly assaults, kidnaps woman and threatens to ‘burn her home down’

Man allegedly assaults, kidnaps woman and threatens to ‘burn her home down’
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials

Carney says he expects Trump to ‘respect Canadian sovereignty’ after Alberta separatists meet with US officials
Crime|Political|US|World

Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention center

Detainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” since opening this past September

Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention center
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has signed a law that will open the nation’s oil sector to privatization

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors
Europe|Political|World

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization
Business|Economy|Education|Political

How the Supreme Court might protect the Fed’s independence by using employment law in Trump v. Cook

This is not a typical employment law case because Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board, has far more legal rights to her job than most American workers.

How the Supreme Court might protect the Fed’s independence by using employment law in Trump v. Cook
Business|Economy|Political|Sports

As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives

The biggest organizing body in rodeo, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, has all but decided to move its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Cheyenne, Wyoming

As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war

President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the U.S., the latest salvo in his trade war with America’s northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US, expanding trade war
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs

Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs

Trump says he’s decertifying Canada-made aircraft and threatens 50% tariffs
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico

Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, backing Mexico into a corner
Europe|Political|World

Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request

Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request

Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request
Crime|Political|US|World

Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown

The chief federal judge in Minnesota has added his voice to the weekslong confrontation between the public and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement

Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown
Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba

Venezuela approves new law opening its oil industry as Trump threatens more tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials

Aggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which resulted in the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, and this week’s FBI search of an election office in Georgia have Democratic election officials concerned about what could be in store for this fall’s midterm elections

Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

The Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning

President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for Federal Reserve chairman on Friday morning

Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax info

President Donald Trump is suing the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax info
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says

Panama’s president has vowed that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption

Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Inside the premiere of Melania Trump’s not-documentary documentary

Inside the premiere of Melania Trump’s not-documentary documentary

Inside the premiere of Melania Trump’s not-documentary documentary
Political|World

Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House

The Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country

Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know

A separatist group is asking for Trump’s help to split from Canada. Here’s what we know
Crime|Political|US|World

They were asylum seekers and refugees in Minnesota. Still, ICE detained and flew them to Texas to face deportation

They were asylum seekers and refugees in Minnesota. Still, ICE detained and flew them to Texas to face deportation

They were asylum seekers and refugees in Minnesota. Still, ICE detained and flew them to Texas to face deportation
Political|World

Syria's Kurdish-led force and the Damascus government reach a new agreement to stabilize ceasefire

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced a new agreement with Syria's central government in Damascus to stabilize a ceasefire

Syria's Kurdish-led force and the Damascus government reach a new agreement to stabilize ceasefire
Africa|Election|Political|World

Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding

Uganda’s army chief accused U.S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding

Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding
Business|Environment|Political|World

Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's request to pause attacks on Ukraine's power grid for a week

Trump claims Putin agreed to temporary halt in energy attacks on Ukraine, but terms are unclear
Crime|Political|World

Foreign women linked to IS group in Syrian camp hope for amnesty after government offensive

Foreign women linked to the Islamic State group in a Syrian camp are hoping for amnesty after a government offensive weakened the Kurdish-led forces guarding them

Foreign women linked to IS group in Syrian camp hope for amnesty after government offensive
Africa|Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital

The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm

Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive winter storm
Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting

Ethiopia’s national carrier cancelled flights to and from its troubled northern region of Tigray as fears grew of a renewed fighting between federal troops and regional forces

Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure

Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt over the weekend

Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair

Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair

Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
Africa|Political|World

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US

South Africa has declared Israel’s deputy ambassador persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political

The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials

The Latest: DOJ opens a federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Journalist Don Lemon promises to fight federal charges following his arrest after Minnesota church protest

Journalist Don Lemon promises to fight federal charges following his arrest after Minnesota church protest

Journalist Don Lemon promises to fight federal charges following his arrest after Minnesota church protest
Health|Political|World

Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count

Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count

Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count
Crime|Political|US|World

Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest

Journalist Don Lemon has been released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted services at a Minnesota church

Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

What to expect in Texas' special congressional runoff

Houston voters who have gone almost a year without representation in the U.S. House will finally fill the seat in a special runoff election

What to expect in Texas' special congressional runoff
Crime|Political|World

NYPD accused of "stop-and-frisk on wheels" in new lawsuit

NYPD accused of "stop-and-frisk on wheels" in new lawsuit

NYPD accused of "stop-and-frisk on wheels" in new lawsuit
Asia|Political|World

ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war

Thailand’s top diplomat says that a 5-year-old plan by Southeast Asian leaders to end Myanmar’s civil war has failed but could still help restore peace

ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war
Crime|Political|US|World

Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop is set to be Florida’s third execution of 2026

Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione

A federal judge says federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says

Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says

Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed by Border Patrol officers

The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|World

Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government

Cubans are hustling to become more self-sufficient as the U.S. government tightens its economic noose over the communist-run island in a move experts say is meant to force a popular uprising and usher in a new government

Cubans scramble to survive as US vise on island tightens in push to oust government
Crime|Political

Sharper is the latest Georgia Democrat accused of lying to collect pandemic unemployment

Federal prosecutors have charged Georgia state Rep. Dexter Sharper with making false statements to collect $13,825 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sharper is the latest Georgia Democrat accused of lying to collect pandemic unemployment
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil

Massive power outages in Cuba mean that many people are unaware that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island

Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program

U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region

Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
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Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets — including Pennsylvania Avenue

President Donald Trump has announced an IndyCar race will be held through the streets of Washington as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations

Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington's streets — including Pennsylvania Avenue
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion

The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion

US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
Business|Political|Technology|World

Here’s what military equipment the US has positioned in the Middle East as Trump considers an Iran strike

Here’s what military equipment the US has positioned in the Middle East as Trump considers an Iran strike

Here’s what military equipment the US has positioned in the Middle East as Trump considers an Iran strike
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says

The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time

United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Oklahoma City ICE detention center proposal halted after community opposition

Oklahoma City ICE detention center proposal halted after community opposition

Oklahoma City ICE detention center proposal halted after community opposition
Arts|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Travel|US|Videos|World

Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'

A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites

Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind
Crime|Political|World

Venezuela plans amnesty law for political prisoners and closure of notorious prison

Venezuela plans amnesty law for political prisoners and closure of notorious prison

Venezuela plans amnesty law for political prisoners and closure of notorious prison