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Lebanon says first phase of plan to disarm Hezbollah completed, but Netanyahu warns progress ‘far from sufficient’

Lebanon says first phase of plan to disarm Hezbollah completed, but Netanyahu warns progress ‘far from sufficient’

Lebanon says first phase of plan to disarm Hezbollah completed, but Netanyahu warns progress ‘far from sufficient’
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
Crime|Economy|Political|World

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
Crime|Political|World

White House rewrites January 6 history and blames police for deadly attack on 5-year anniversary

White House rewrites January 6 history and blames police for deadly attack on 5-year anniversary

White House rewrites January 6 history and blames police for deadly attack on 5-year anniversary
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Political|World

Trump store in suburban Philadelphia 'kind of run its course' and is set to close

A suburban Phlladelphia shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise that became a magnet for die-hard supporters announced it’s closing its doors, six years after opening

Trump store in suburban Philadelphia 'kind of run its course' and is set to close
Election|Political|US|World

Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? ‘I’m seriously considering it,’ she says

Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? ‘I’m seriously considering it,’ she says

Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? ‘I’m seriously considering it,’ she says
Election|Political

Trump’s ‘ammunition’ for House GOP to win the midterms involves lots of grievances

Trump’s ‘ammunition’ for House GOP to win the midterms involves lots of grievances

Trump’s ‘ammunition’ for House GOP to win the midterms involves lots of grievances
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol

On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, there is no official event to memorialize what happened

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the US Capitol
World

Crowds cheer and dance in Doral, Florida after Venezuela president's capture

CNN's David Culver sees massive crowds building up in Doral, Florida, outside of Miami, a place where there are a lot of Venezuelans celebrating President Nicolas Maduro's capture Saturday.

Crowds cheer and dance in Doral, Florida after Venezuela president's capture
Business|Political|US|World

Trump says 'we're going to run' Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US is “going to run” Venezuela in the immediate aftermath of President Nicolás Maduro's capture. Trump did not offer a timeline for how long he anticipated such a transition of power would take.

Trump says 'we're going to run' Venezuela
Election

Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office at a private ceremony inside an abandoned subway station. The 34-year-old became the first South Asian mayor of New York.

Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political

In Rama Duwaji’s New York, everyone is entitled to a little glamour

In Rama Duwaji’s New York, everyone is entitled to a little glamour

In Rama Duwaji’s New York, everyone is entitled to a little glamour
Political|World

Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in on a Quran full of symbolism

Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making history not only as the city's first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran but also as the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor

Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in on a Quran full of symbolism
Europe|World

Ukrainian forces under ‘intense’ pressure in south, as troop shortage bites

Ukrainian forces under ‘intense’ pressure in south, as troop shortage bites

Ukrainian forces under ‘intense’ pressure in south, as troop shortage bites
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon

Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

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
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

More House seats are opening up as more members announce their upcoming departures

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

French Girl Chic or right-wing pin-up? The complicated style legacy of Brigitte Bardot

French Girl Chic or right-wing pin-up? The complicated style legacy of Brigitte Bardot

French Girl Chic or right-wing pin-up? The complicated style legacy of Brigitte Bardot
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US

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?
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political

A reform-minded mayor is taking over New York at a time of progress and stability for the NYPD

A reform-minded mayor is taking over New York at a time of progress and stability for the NYPD

A reform-minded mayor is taking over New York at a time of progress and stability for the NYPD
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child

Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child

Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents

‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents

‘It’s perpetuated this news cycle’: Frustration mounts in Trump’s orbit about messaging on latest Epstein documents
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory

President Donald Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland says the Republican administration is looking to begin a conversation with residents of the semi-autonomous Danish territory about the best way forward for the strategically important island

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction

A judge has scolded Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell for including confidential victim names in court papers seeking to set aside her 2021 sex trafficking conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence

Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction
Crime|Political|World

What to know so far about the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files — and what questions remain

What to know so far about the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files — and what questions remain

What to know so far about the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files — and what questions remain
Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Technology

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|US

At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future

At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future

At Turning Point’s annual gathering, young conservatives fret about the future
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein

The Department of Justice has released some of its records related to its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Justice Department releases some case files on Jeffrey Epstein
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James

Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James

Justice Department tried to bring a third felony charge against Letitia James
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address

Fact check: Trump repeats numerous false claims in prime-time address
Election|Sports

Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron ends campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor

Former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is ending his short-lived campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama

Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron ends campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor
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
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
US

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces engagement to pro-Trump media figure

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces engagement to pro-Trump media figure

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces engagement to pro-Trump media figure
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

Trump and Biden have issued pardons at a faster clip than their predecessors. Many of their decisions appear to have been political or personal in nature.

Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott
Election|Political|US|World

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her

Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her
Business|Economy

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now

Tariffs are taxes on imports, but the costs don’t stay at the border.

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
Political|US|World

The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump

The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump

The deeply personal reasons why many Indiana Senate Republicans said no to Trump
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state

In a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state
Health|Political

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Business|Economy|Finance

Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden

Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden

Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple

As President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package this week to help U.S. farmers hurt by tariffs, he placed responsibility for the U.S. agricultural trade deficit on former President Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Biden for the agricultural trade deficit. It's not that simple
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The hardest bed he ever felt: Former French president recounts his 20 days behind bars

The hardest bed he ever felt: Former French president recounts his 20 days behind bars

The hardest bed he ever felt: Former French president recounts his 20 days behind bars
Political|US|World

Almost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’

Almost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’

Almost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy describes his time behind bars in a book released Wednesday

Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts

A gerrymandering battle is spreading among states after President Donald Trump pushed for new U.S. House districts ahead of next year's elections

Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Czech populist billionaire Babiš sworn in as prime minister

Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš has been sworn in as the Czech Republic’s new prime minister following October’s parliamentary election

Czech populist billionaire Babiš sworn in as prime minister
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members

The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members
Uncategorized

'My children are not garbage': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's attacks

CNN's Whitney Wild reports for The Lead.

'My children are not garbage': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's attacks
Economy|Entertainment|Political|Travel|World

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom

A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom
Crime|Education|Opinion|Political|World

The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice

The new film highlights how the tribunal broke ground – and where it fell short – raising enduring questions about complicity, morality and whether humanity can ever truly judge its worst crimes.

The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice
Arts|Entertainment|Political|World

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry go Instagram official
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center

Inside Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw
Political|Sports|World

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week

Rank-and-file Republicans in the House are increasingly going public with anger towards their leadership

Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
Uncategorized

Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it

A special congressional election in Tennessee this week highlights the power and consequences of partisan gerrymandering

Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday confirmed he held a "respectful and cordial" phone call with U.S.

Venezuela's Maduro says call with Trump was 'respectful and cordial'
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says he's terminating any Biden pardons signed with autopen

U.S.

Trump says he's terminating any Biden pardons signed with autopen
Political|World

Lebanese army boosts its presence along border with Israel, dismantling Hezbollah posts

The Lebanese army has intensified efforts along the border with Israel, focusing on areas that were once Hezbollah strongholds

Lebanese army boosts its presence along border with Israel, dismantling Hezbollah posts
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it

Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it
Political|US

Republican US Representative Nehls says he won't seek reelection

Republican U.S. Representative Troy Nehls announced on Saturday that he would not seek reelection for another term in Congress.

Republican US Representative Nehls says he won't seek reelection
Crime|Political|US

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls says he will retire from Congress after his term ends in 2026 to focus on family

Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas says he will retire in 2026
Asia|Health|Political|World

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia remains in "very critical" condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her self-exiled son and

Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda in critical condition, exiled son says his return not in his hands
Crime|Political|US

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed map

Republicans in Indiana's House of Representatives have introduced a new congressional map that could net the GOP two more U.S. House seats, sweeping all nine of the state's seats

Indiana Republicans could win 2 more US House seats under a new proposed map
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks

Russia claims to have captured key city of Pokrovsk, as Ukraine dismisses Moscow’s ‘loud statements’ ahead of Witkoff talks