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Rubio says the US could 'move on' if no end to the war in Ukraine in sight

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, told reporters in Paris that the US could 'move on' in a matter of days if it does not appear possible to end the war in Ukraine. The comments come a day after Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian and European allies to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine.

Rubio says the US could 'move on' if no end to the war in Ukraine in sight
Education|Political|US

'An unprecedented assault': Legal scholar says White House attacks on Harvard are threat to democracy

Yale Law Professor Bruce Ackerman tells CNN’s Omar Jimenez the White House’s escalating attacks on Harvard University are “unprecedented."

'An unprecedented assault': Legal scholar says White House attacks on Harvard are threat to democracy
Political|US|World

Lawmaker explains 'margarita-gate' picture from Kilmar Abrego Garcia meeting

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) spoke to the media after meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Van Hollen explained the picture El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele posted of the meeting that Van Hollen is referring to as "margarita-gate", saying it shows the lengths Bukele will go to to deceive.

Lawmaker explains 'margarita-gate' picture from Kilmar Abrego Garcia meeting
Europe|Political|US|World

JD Vance goes to the Vatican following remarkable papal rebuke over Trump crackdown on migrants

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is meeting with the Vatican No. 2 official

JD Vance goes to the Vatican following remarkable papal rebuke over Trump crackdown on migrants
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law

The Supreme Court has blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israel has not ruled out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming months despite President Donald Trump telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan considering soybean, rice concessions in US tariff talks, Yomiuri reports

Japan is considering increasing its soybean and rice imports as a concession in trade negotiations with the U.S. over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, Japan's Yomiuri daily

Japan considering soybean, rice concessions in US tariff talks, Yomiuri reports
Election|Europe|Political

Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote

Romania is gearing up to hold a presidential election redo next month, a high-stakes test for the European Union member’s democracy after last year’s annulled vote triggered the country’s deepest political crisis since 1989

Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote
MidEast|Political|US|World

What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their second round of talks

Iran and the United States will hold talks Saturday in Rome, their second round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their second round of talks
Education|Political|US

Former President Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma City 30 years after the bombing

Thirty years after the deadliest homegrown attack in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton will return to Oklahoma City for a remembrance ceremony

Former President Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma City 30 years after the bombing
Education|Political|US

Trump administration makes major cuts to Native American boarding school research projects

At least $1.6 million in federal funds for projects meant to capture and digitize stories of the systemic abuse of generations of Indigenous children in boarding schools at the hands of the U.S. government have been slashed due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

Trump administration makes major cuts to Native American boarding school research projects
Education|Political|US

As DEI rollbacks take hold, students of color say they're losing campus support systems

As U.S. colleges are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose campus mentors, move-in events, scholarships and diversity offices where they always have felt welcome on predominately white campuses

As DEI rollbacks take hold, students of color say they're losing campus support systems
Political|US

250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

Let the arguments begin

250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy
Election|Political|US|World

How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

During his campaign, Donald Trump said repeatedly that he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “in 24 hours” upon taking office

How Trump backed away from promising to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran, US to hold talks in Rome in bid to reach nuclear deal

Iran and the United States will hold a new round of nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday to resolve their decades-long standoff over Tehran's atomic aims, under the

Iran, US to hold talks in Rome in bid to reach nuclear deal
MidEast|Political|US|World

Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiators to meet again

Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks in Rome on Saturday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiators to meet again
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran and the US prepare for a second round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Rome

Iran and the United States are preparing for a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program in Rome

Iran and the US prepare for a second round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Rome
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court orders temporary halt to deportations of Venezuelan migrants

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US Supreme Court orders temporary halt to deportations of Venezuelan migrants
Political|US

Supreme Court temporarily pauses deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Supreme Court temporarily pauses deportations under Alien Enemies Act

Supreme Court temporarily pauses deportations under Alien Enemies Act
Business|Political|Technology|US

YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg Roll

YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg Roll

YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg Roll
Asia|Entertainment|Political|World

He’s been dead for more than 300 years. So why is this emperor angering millions today?

He’s been dead for more than 300 years. So why is this emperor angering millions today?

He’s been dead for more than 300 years. So why is this emperor angering millions today?
Crime|Education|Political|US

Shooting rampage at Florida State that left 2 dead lasted less than 5 minutes, police say

Police say the shooting at Florida State University that left two dead and wounded six others lasted less than five minutes

Shooting rampage at Florida State that left 2 dead lasted less than 5 minutes, police say
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported, told him he has been moved from the notorious Salvadoran prison known as CECOT to a detention center with better conditions

US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man
Crime|Political|Travel|US

US citizen says he and his wife detained without explanation after returning from Canada

US citizen says he and his wife detained without explanation after returning from Canada

US citizen says he and his wife detained without explanation after returning from Canada

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