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A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Crime|Political|US

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife, then himself

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife inside their Virginia home and then killed himself, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said. Their two teenage children were in the house at the time, and one called 911.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife, then himself
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Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance

The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance
Political|World

Trump put Vance in charge of Iran peace talks. He’s now quizzing people on his vice president’s performance

Trump put Vance in charge of Iran peace talks. He’s now quizzing people on his vice president’s performance

Trump put Vance in charge of Iran peace talks. He’s now quizzing people on his vice president’s performance
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again
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Israel agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon announced by Trump

Israel has agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Israel agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon announced by Trump
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Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, by far the U.S. central bank's most aggressive advocate for fast and immediate interest rate cuts, said on

Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments
Economy|Health|Political|Science

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Thursday that the oil price shock due to the Iran war will take a toll on the German economy but is

Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says
Americas|Political|US|World

US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere

The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it was expanding its visa restriction policy in the Western Hemisphere region and imposed restrictions on 26 individuals.

US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere
MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon

Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment

Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

The FBI plans to question roughly a half-dozen witnesses in its criminal inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan over a U.S.

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S.

EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
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Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother

Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother
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Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction

A federal judge on Thursday again ruled that U.S.

Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction
Europe|Political|World

Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says

Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire beginning 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday to enable negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement, the U.S.

Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says
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Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan

The government of Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast carried out its first deportation flight on Thursday, authorities said, fulfilling a campaign pledge to tighten

Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan
Political|World

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

U.S.

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached
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US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections

The U.S.

US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections
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US imposes sanctions Nicaragua government officials, others for alleged seizure of US property

The U.S.

US imposes sanctions Nicaragua government officials, others for alleged seizure of US property
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House

President Donald Trump said on Thursday after announcing a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that leaders of the two countries could meet at the White House over the

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House
Crime|Economy|Political|US

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers

New York will lose more than $73.5 million in federal money because the Transportation Department says that state has refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
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Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended.

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended