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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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed
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
Crime|US|World

Jeffery Carroll named interim DC police chief as federal law enforcement surge continues

Veteran police officer Jeffery Carroll is taking over as interim chief of Washington's police force

Jeffery Carroll named interim DC police chief as federal law enforcement surge continues
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Knicks won't hang an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the decision says the New York Knicks won't raise a banner at Madison Square Garden to commemorate their NBA Cup championship

Knicks won't hang an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
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
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Brian Walshe’s defense faced an ‘uphill battle’ in trial for wife’s murder

Brian Walshe’s defense faced an ‘uphill battle’ in trial for wife’s murder

Brian Walshe’s defense faced an ‘uphill battle’ in trial for wife’s murder
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
Economy|Sports|World

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup
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
Arts|Asia|Crime|World

Daughter of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells CNN she is devastated by guilty verdict handed down to her father

Daughter of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells CNN she is devastated by guilty verdict handed down to her father

Daughter of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells CNN she is devastated by guilty verdict handed down to her father
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
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Warner Bros recommends investors reject Paramount's offer in favor of Netflix's

Warner Bros

Warner Bros recommends investors reject Paramount's offer in favor of Netflix's
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|Europe|World

‘Never been done before’: What to know about Europe’s controversial plan to use Russia’s frozen assets

‘Never been done before’: What to know about Europe’s controversial plan to use Russia’s frozen assets

‘Never been done before’: What to know about Europe’s controversial plan to use Russia’s frozen assets
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
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Two men’s lives were torn apart by police lies. It took decades to get justice

Two men’s lives were torn apart by police lies. It took decades to get justice

Two men’s lives were torn apart by police lies. It took decades to get justice
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
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|World

Court documents: Man confesses to killing girlfriend in OKC because she mentioned another man's name

Court documents: Man confesses to killing girlfriend in OKC because she mentioned another man's name

Court documents: Man confesses to killing girlfriend in OKC because she mentioned another man's name
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Olympic champ and new mom Lindsey Jacobellis will be in NBC booth, but she's not retiring

Olympic snowboard champion Lindsey Jacobellis will enjoy her sixth Winter Games from the TV booth

Olympic champ and new mom Lindsey Jacobellis will be in NBC booth, but she's not retiring
Australia|Sports|World

Carey's hometown century and Khawaja's 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test

Alex Carey has posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja has scored 82 after a last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on the first day of the third Ashes test

Carey's hometown century and Khawaja's 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

France probes 'foreign interference' after remote control malware found on passenger ferry

French authorities are investigating a suspected cyberattack plot targeting an international passenger ferry

France probes 'foreign interference' after remote control malware found on passenger ferry
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens

Protecting places that are likely to remain cool and moist as global temperatures rise can save wildlife of all kinds, but first we have to find them.

Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens
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
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
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are awarding $5 million to a leader in neurodiversity education

Mega billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos have donated $5 million to David Flink, founder of the Neurodiversity Alliance

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are awarding $5 million to a leader in neurodiversity education
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan

Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan

Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan
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
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Louvre workers vote to extend a strike as the museum partially reopens

Employees at the Louvre Museum have voted to extend a strike that has disrupted operations at the world’s most visited museum

Louvre workers vote to extend a strike as the museum partially reopens
Asia|Crime|World

The Philippines’ long battle against Islamist extremism is back in the spotlight following Bondi attack

The Philippines’ long battle against Islamist extremism is back in the spotlight following Bondi attack

The Philippines’ long battle against Islamist extremism is back in the spotlight following Bondi attack
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
Business|Technology|World

Air Force purchasing two 747-8 planes from Lufthansa to support future Air Force One program

Air Force purchasing two 747-8 planes from Lufthansa to support future Air Force One program

Air Force purchasing two 747-8 planes from Lufthansa to support future Air Force One program
Australia|Crime|World

First funerals held for Bondi Beach massacre victims as alleged shooter is charged with murder and terror offenses

First funerals held for Bondi Beach massacre victims as alleged shooter is charged with murder and terror offenses

First funerals held for Bondi Beach massacre victims as alleged shooter is charged with murder and terror offenses
Business|Economy|World

Trump promised a blue-collar jobs boom. The opposite is happening

Trump promised a blue-collar jobs boom. The opposite is happening

Trump promised a blue-collar jobs boom. The opposite is happening
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine at a port with underwater drones

Ukraine's domestic security service, the SBU, said it struck a Russian submarine in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Russia, disabling it, in a first attack of its kind. Russia acknowledged the attack but said no ships or submarines were damaged.

Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine at a port with underwater drones
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
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|Europe|Finance|Travel|World

Church altar featuring homeless man goes on display a stone's throw from his grave at the Vatican

In 2018, German artist Michael Triegel asked a homeless man in Rome to pose for a drawing, thinking that he would make an ideal model for St. Peter if he ever needed to paint the first pope

Church altar featuring homeless man goes on display a stone's throw from his grave at the Vatican
Education|Health|Science|US|World

When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn't just sick kids who were out

When a measles outbreak hit West Texas this year, school absences surged far beyond the number of children who likely became sick

When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn't just sick kids who were out
Health|Science|Technology|World

To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks

Fernando Moreno has been waiting for a kidney transplant for about two years

To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks
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
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Terence Crawford, boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record

Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing

Terence Crawford, boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record
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
Environment|US|World

Damage from record flooding in Washington state is profound, with more on the way, governor says

Gov. Bob Ferguson says the extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding

Damage from record flooding in Washington state is profound, with more on the way, governor says
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
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
Education|Health|Science|World

CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies

CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies

CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies
Business|Crime|Travel|World

Trump expands travel ban list to 39 countries

Trump expands travel ban list to 39 countries

Trump expands travel ban list to 39 countries
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|Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project

Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project

Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project
Europe|Sports|World

Christensen and Rashford give Barcelona win over 3rd-tier club Guadalajara in Copa del Rey

Barcelona needed late goals by Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford to defeat third-division club Guadalajara 2-0 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey in a game delayed because of problems with the stadium’s temporary grandstand

Christensen and Rashford give Barcelona win over 3rd-tier club Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Education|Political|World

Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore's veto is overridden

Maryland will create a commission to study potential slavery reparations in the state, after lawmakers overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Wes Moore

Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore's veto is overridden
Europe|Sports|World

Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns

The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to compete in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend

Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns
Health|Political|Science|World

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts
Crime|Political|US|World

US conducts three more strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats

According to the US Southern Command, the US military launched three more strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign aimed at curtailing narcotics trafficking to the US.

US conducts three more strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats
Sports|World

Mikaela Shiffrin's slalom domination reaching new heights during the Olympic season

Mikaela Shiffrin claimed a record-extending 105th World Cup victory after several of her top challengers went out during the opening run of a slalom night race

Mikaela Shiffrin's slalom domination reaching new heights during the Olympic season
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Football fans slam "disgraceful" ticket prices for next year's World Cup

The cheapest tickets on offer for the final of the FIFA World Cup in New Jersey cost $4,185. That has prompted outrage from supporters across the world. CNN's Patrick Snell reports.

Football fans slam "disgraceful" ticket prices for next year's World Cup
Crime|Political|US|World

Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon investigation into his remarks a move to chill military dissent

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona says the Pentagon’s escalating investigation into his plea to troops to refuse unlawful orders is part of an effort to silence dissent within the military

Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon investigation into his remarks a move to chill military dissent
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Interview|Political|World

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defending Donald Trump's second presidency in a series of interviews published Tuesday

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
Arts|Crime|Political|World

Pentagon launches new phase of probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Pentagon launches new phase of probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Pentagon launches new phase of probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
Australia|Crime|World

Australia to hold funerals for the 15 victims of an antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi Beach

Australia is preparing for the funerals of some of the victims of an antisemitic mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Australia to hold funerals for the 15 victims of an antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi Beach
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street slips as oil prices keep dropping

The U.S. stock market drifted through a mixed day of trading after reports on the economy did little to clear uncertainty about where interest rates may be heading

Wall Street slips as oil prices keep dropping
Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will not publicly release unedited video of a strike that killed two survivors of an initial attack on a boat allegedly carrying cocaine in the Caribbean

Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean
Environment|Political|World

UN and Palestinians warn West Bank demolitions could permanently displace hundreds

UN and Palestinians warn West Bank demolitions could permanently displace hundreds

UN and Palestinians warn West Bank demolitions could permanently displace hundreds
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years

A driver who injured more than 130 people when he plowed his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison

Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years