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Harris navigates Gaza conflict on campaign trail

Harris navigates Gaza conflict on campaign trail

August 08, 2024
Harris navigates Gaza conflict on campaign trail
Election|News|Political|US

The Latest: Trump and Harris to debate on ABC News in September

Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate on ABC News, setting up a face-off between the Republican and Democratic nominees

August 08, 2024
The Latest: Trump and Harris to debate on ABC News in September
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference

Donald Trump has recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out

August 08, 2024
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel's Western allies slam Israeli minister's remark that Gaza starvation may be justified

Israel’s Western allies have condemned remarks by the country's far-right finance minister who suggested that causing the starvation of Gaza’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians “might be just and moral” until Hamas-held hostages are released

August 08, 2024
Israel's Western allies slam Israeli minister's remark that Gaza starvation may be justified
News|Opinion|Political

Tim Walz’s political evolution took him from moderate Democrat to progressive champion

Tim Walz’s political evolution took him from moderate Democrat to progressive champion

August 08, 2024
Tim Walz’s political evolution took him from moderate Democrat to progressive champion
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Britain is on alert for further unrest even after anti-racism campaigners faced down the far right

British authorities say they're preparing for the possibility of further unrest, even as they applaud the efforts of anti-racism campaigners and police who largely stifled a threatened wave of far-right demonstrations overnight

August 08, 2024
Britain is on alert for further unrest even after anti-racism campaigners faced down the far right
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Relatives of Belarus' political prisoners complain that East-West swap didn't free their loved ones

A wave of disappointment swept over opposition activists in Belarus last week as the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War unfolded and they learned it included none of the Belarusian political detainees who’ve been locked up for years by its authoritarian leader

August 08, 2024
Relatives of Belarus' political prisoners complain that East-West swap didn't free their loved ones
News|Political

Pelosi says it's her life goal to ensure 'that man' Trump never steps in the White House again

Nancy Pelosi’s influence can be seen all across the Democratic Party shakeup

August 08, 2024
Pelosi says it's her life goal to ensure 'that man' Trump never steps in the White House again
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors claim Hunter Biden once agreed to lobby US on behalf of Romanian businessman

Prosecutors claim Hunter Biden once agreed to lobby US on behalf of Romanian businessman

August 08, 2024
Prosecutors claim Hunter Biden once agreed to lobby US on behalf of Romanian businessman
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden says he doesn’t have confidence in a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses

Biden says he doesn’t have confidence in a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses

August 07, 2024
Biden says he doesn’t have confidence in a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses
Americas|Crime|Election|News|Political

Venezuela launches criminal probe into publishers of election tally website

Venezuela's top prosecutor Tarek Saab said on Wednesday he would open a criminal investigation into the publishers of a website showing election tallies collected by the country's

August 07, 2024
Venezuela launches criminal probe into publishers of election tally website
MidEast|News|Political

Hezbollah poised to strike Israel independent of Iran, sources say

Hezbollah poised to strike Israel independent of Iran, sources say

August 07, 2024
Hezbollah poised to strike Israel independent of Iran, sources say
News|Political|World

State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees

State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees

August 07, 2024
State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
Crime|News|Political|US|World

9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief

Military-run hearings for accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are in upheaval following Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to throw out a plea agreement

August 07, 2024
9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief
Business|Election|News|Political|US

Project 2025's new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election

As Project 2025 hits turmoil, the head of the influential, far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his new book until after the November presidential election

August 07, 2024
Project 2025's new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election
Crime|News|Political|US

Arizona grand jurors wanted to indict Trump, prosecutors urged them not to

Arizona grand jurors wanted to indict Trump, prosecutors urged them not to

August 07, 2024
Arizona grand jurors wanted to indict Trump, prosecutors urged them not to
Americas|Election|Opinion|Political|World

Venezuelan opposition candidate González won't appear before court and questions election audit

The presidential campaign of Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González says he will not appear before the country’s high court

August 07, 2024
Venezuelan opposition candidate González won't appear before court and questions election audit
Election|News|Political|US

The Latest: Harris and Walz kick off their 2024 election campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states

August 07, 2024
The Latest: Harris and Walz kick off their 2024 election campaign
Asia|News|Political|World

Bangladesh's incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He'll take office Thursday

Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus has appealed for calm and urged all parties to help the country rebuild after weeks of violence that killed hundreds of people and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India

August 07, 2024
Bangladesh's incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm. He'll take office Thursday
Political|US

Minnesota's economy under Walz in five charts

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee to succeed U.S.

August 07, 2024
Minnesota's economy under Walz in five charts
Crime|Europe|News|Political

British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead

Far-right demonstrations that had been anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain failed to materialize as anti-racism protesters instead showed up in force

August 07, 2024
British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrat says Cori Bush’s primary loss may be due to a ‘push back of the extremes’

CNN's panel of experts discusses Democratic Rep. Cori Bush's primary loss.

August 07, 2024
Democrat says Cori Bush’s primary loss may be due to a ‘push back of the extremes’
Election|News|Political|US

Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz

Kamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in a word: weird

August 07, 2024
Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz
Crime|News|Political|US

Maryland assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as sparring over Supreme Court precedent continues

Maryland assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as sparring over Supreme Court precedent continues

August 06, 2024
Maryland assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as sparring over Supreme Court precedent continues
Africa|News|Political|World

Niger cuts ties with Ukraine over comments on Mali-Wagner attack

Niger's junta on Tuesday cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine over remarks from officials it said showed Ukraine's support for groups involved in fighting in neighbouring Mali that

August 06, 2024
Niger cuts ties with Ukraine over comments on Mali-Wagner attack
News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrats lean on Walz’s biography at Philadelphia rally introducing new ticket to voters

Democrats lean on Walz’s biography at Philadelphia rally introducing new ticket to voters

August 06, 2024
Democrats lean on Walz’s biography at Philadelphia rally introducing new ticket to voters
News|Opinion|Political|US

Justice Gorsuch defends Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision as he promotes his new book

Justice Gorsuch defends Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision as he promotes his new book

August 06, 2024
Justice Gorsuch defends Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision as he promotes his new book
News|Political

Hamas names Oct. 7 architect Yahya Sinwar new political leader. What does it mean for ceasefire talks?

Hamas names Oct. 7 architect Yahya Sinwar new political leader. What does it mean for ceasefire talks?

August 06, 2024
Hamas names Oct. 7 architect Yahya Sinwar new political leader. What does it mean for ceasefire talks?
Crime|News|Political|US|World

Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil

The Justice Department says a Pakistani man alleged to have ties to Iran has been charged in a plot to carry out political assassinations on U.S. soil

August 06, 2024
Pakistani man with ties to Iran is charged in plot to carry out political assassinations on US soil
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas' new leader Sinwar directed Oct 7 attack from Gaza

Yahya Sinwar, named leader of Hamas on Tuesday, masterminded the bloodiest attack on Jews in a single day since the Holocaust, having made no secret of his desire to

August 06, 2024
Hamas' new leader Sinwar directed Oct 7 attack from Gaza
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance

The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, its top official in Gaza who masterminded the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, as its new leader

August 06, 2024
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader in show of defiance
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination

Hamas named its Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar as successor to former political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran last week, the group said

August 06, 2024
Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region

Top U.S. national security leaders are calling for calm in the Middle East and say they are directly pressing Israel, Iran and others to avoid escalating the conflict

August 06, 2024
US leaders call for calm in the Middle East, even as more American forces head to the region
Election|News|Political|US

What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' new running mate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’ pick as her running mate, will need to introduce himself to the vast majority of Americans, according to recent polling

August 06, 2024
What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' new running mate
News|Political|World

Bangladesh’s protests explained: What led to PM’s ouster and the challenges that lie ahead

Military leaders have formed an interim government and promised a transition to civilian rule. Protesters who brought down the previous government are demanding nothing less.

August 06, 2024
Bangladesh’s protests explained: What led to PM’s ouster and the challenges that lie ahead
News|Opinion|Political

Walz pick turns focus on what a VP brings to White House – 3 essential reads

With a few notable exceptions, historians have found little evidence that vice-presidential picks actually help their presidential tickets.

August 06, 2024
Walz pick turns focus on what a VP brings to White House – 3 essential reads
Election|News|Political|US

The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states

August 06, 2024
The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia warns Ukraine: peace terms will only get worse

A top Russian official told Ukraine on Tuesday that the longer it waited to enter peace talks, the tougher the terms would be for its people.

August 06, 2024
Russia warns Ukraine: peace terms will only get worse
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

UK PM Starmer: We have police in place to deal with anti-Muslim riots

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said sufficient police would be on the streets to handle anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots in

August 06, 2024
UK PM Starmer: We have police in place to deal with anti-Muslim riots
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

‘Going to a very bad place’: Israeli reservists who refuse to return to Gaza cite military’s destructive approach

‘Going to a very bad place’: Israeli reservists who refuse to return to Gaza cite military’s destructive approach

August 06, 2024
‘Going to a very bad place’: Israeli reservists who refuse to return to Gaza cite military’s destructive approach
Election|Europe|News|Political

Spain's Catalonia to elect new leader as ex-leader Puigdemont's arrest looms

The parliament of Spain's Catalonia region is set to elect a new leader this week, although the event may be upstaged by the return of its former

August 06, 2024
Spain's Catalonia to elect new leader as ex-leader Puigdemont's arrest looms
Europe|News|Political|World

Russian military chief Gerasimov inspects forces in Ukraine

The chief of Russia's general staff, Valery Gerasimov, has inspected Russian forces in the combat zone in Ukraine, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

August 06, 2024
Russian military chief Gerasimov inspects forces in Ukraine
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas chooses Oct. 7 mastermind as their new leader as wider war feared

The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has chosen the mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack as the group's new leader

August 06, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas chooses Oct. 7 mastermind as their new leader as wider war feared
Election|News|Political|US

Harris to unveil vice presidential pick in race against Trump

Kamala Harris will unveil her vice presidential running mate on Tuesday, her first major decision as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate

August 06, 2024
Harris to unveil vice presidential pick in race against Trump
Election|Entertainment|News|Opinion|Political|US

Van Jones weighs in on Harris’ VP choice

CNN political commentator Van Jones speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper about Vice President Kamala Harris' impending announcement of her running mate.

August 06, 2024
Van Jones weighs in on Harris’ VP choice
Election|News|Political|US

Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate

Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers have prevailed in their parties' primaries for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan

August 06, 2024
Michigan will choose between Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate
News|Opinion|Political|World

Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as a pressing issue, not an ideal

Hiroshima officials are urging world leaders to stop relying on nuclear weapons as deterrence and take immediate action toward abolishment — not as an ideal, but to remove the risk of atomic war amid the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East

August 06, 2024
Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as a pressing issue, not an ideal
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas leader's killing aims to prolong Gaza war, Abbas tells RIA before Moscow visit

The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was intended to prolong the Gaza conflict, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Russia's state news agency, adding that he will

August 05, 2024
Hamas leader's killing aims to prolong Gaza war, Abbas tells RIA before Moscow visit
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Venezuela opens criminal probe against opposition leaders

Venezuela's attorney general Tarek Saab said on Monday his office will launch a criminal investigation against opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez, who

August 05, 2024
Venezuela opens criminal probe against opposition leaders
Americas|News|Political|World

Colombia armed forces restart military operations against ELN rebels

Colombia's armed forces have restarted operations against leftist rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN), Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said on Monday.

August 05, 2024
Colombia armed forces restart military operations against ELN rebels
News|Political|US

Supreme Court rejects Missouri lawsuit to block Trump’s sentencing and gag order in New York hush money case

Supreme Court rejects Missouri lawsuit to block Trump’s sentencing and gag order in New York hush money case

August 05, 2024
Supreme Court rejects Missouri lawsuit to block Trump’s sentencing and gag order in New York hush money case
Economy|News|Political|US

Tents return to San Francisco streets cleared in homeless sweep

Tents return to San Francisco streets cleared in homeless sweep

August 05, 2024
Tents return to San Francisco streets cleared in homeless sweep
News|Political|US|World

Biden, Harris meet with national security team as US watches for Iranian retaliation

Biden, Harris meet with national security team as US watches for Iranian retaliation

August 05, 2024
Biden, Harris meet with national security team as US watches for Iranian retaliation
News|Political|Travel|US

Justice Thomas accepted previously undisclosed private jet flight to New Zealand, Senate Democrat says

Justice Thomas accepted previously undisclosed private jet flight to New Zealand, Senate Democrat says

August 05, 2024
Justice Thomas accepted previously undisclosed private jet flight to New Zealand, Senate Democrat says
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US passes message to Iran not to escalate at 'critical moment' for Middle East

The United States has been urging other countries through diplomatic channels to tell Iran that escalation in the Middle East is not in their

August 05, 2024
US passes message to Iran not to escalate at 'critical moment' for Middle East
Americas|News|Political|US

Trump says Venezuela is being run by a dictator

Venezuela is being run by a dictator, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday, without mentioning Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by name.

August 05, 2024
Trump says Venezuela is being run by a dictator
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid

Two special prosecutors say they plan to charge a former central Kansas police chief with obstruction of justice over his conduct following a raid of the local newspaper last year

August 05, 2024
Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid
Asia|News|Political|US|World

US commends Bangladesh army for 'restraint' after PM Sheikh Hasina flees

The U.S. government commended Bangladesh's army on Monday for its "restraint" and urged the democratic formation of an interim government

August 05, 2024
US commends Bangladesh army for 'restraint' after PM Sheikh Hasina flees
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

South Dakota court decision threatens abortion rights measure on November ballot

The South Dakota Supreme Court has reversed a judge's dismissal of a lawsuit seeking to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot

August 05, 2024
South Dakota court decision threatens abortion rights measure on November ballot
Election|News|Political|US

The Latest: Harris, facing a crucial week, closes in on running mate pick

Vice President Kamala Harris, grappling with how to keep early 2024 Presidential election momentum alive, has begun a crucial week that includes her most critical decision yet: choosing a running mate

August 05, 2024
The Latest: Harris, facing a crucial week, closes in on running mate pick
News|Political|World

Iran's Revolutionary Guards: powerful group with wide regional reach

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards are likely to play a central role if the country retaliates for the assassination of its close ally Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.

August 05, 2024
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: powerful group with wide regional reach
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Democratic Party’s choice of Harris was undemocratic − and the latest evidence of party leaders distrusting party voters

Handing VP Kamala Harris the Democratic presidential nomination without having her compete in primaries is a throwback to less democratic ways of picking nominees, a political scientist says.

August 05, 2024
Democratic Party’s choice of Harris was undemocratic − and the latest evidence of party leaders distrusting party voters
Election|News|Political|US

Pro-Israel groups look to oust another progressive ‘squad’ member, this time in Missouri

Pro-Israel groups look to oust another progressive ‘squad’ member, this time in Missouri

August 05, 2024
Pro-Israel groups look to oust another progressive ‘squad’ member, this time in Missouri
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border

August 05, 2024
North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border
Asia|News|Political|US|World

North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

North Korea has marked the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units as leader Kim Jong Un said his country should prepare for prolonged confrontation with the United States

August 05, 2024
North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units
News|Political|US

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank

Independent presidential candidate Robert F

August 04, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank
News|Opinion|Political|US

Americans are 'getting whacked' by too many laws and regulations, Justice Gorsuch says in a new book

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is out with a new book in which he says ordinary Americans are “getting whacked” by too many laws and regulations

August 04, 2024
Americans are 'getting whacked' by too many laws and regulations, Justice Gorsuch says in a new book
MidEast|News|Political|World

G7 foreign ministers urge efforts to avoid inflaming Middle East tensions

The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies called on all parties involved in the current conflict in the Middle East to avoid actions that could lead to an

August 04, 2024
G7 foreign ministers urge efforts to avoid inflaming Middle East tensions
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan's GOP primary

Several Republicans who were involved in efforts to cast doubt on the results of the 2020 presidential election in Michigan are running for office in the upcoming primary

August 04, 2024
Election conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential race live on in Michigan's GOP primary
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Britain's Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' as unrest flares again

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday condemned what he described as "far-right thuggery" and said perpetrators would face the full force of the law after days of violent

August 04, 2024
Britain's Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' as unrest flares again
Election|News|Political|US

VP's campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is launching “Republicans for Harris” as she tries to win over Republican voters put off by Donald Trump’s candidacy

August 04, 2024
VP's campaign launches 'Republicans for Harris' in push to win over GOP voters put off by Trump
Economy|News|Political

Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming 'political agenda' for violence

Nigeria’s leader has called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have turned violent and blaming “a few with a political agenda” for driving them

August 04, 2024
Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming 'political agenda' for violence
MidEast|News|Political|World

Jordan's Safadi urges de-escalation of regional tensions in rare Iran visit

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi concluded a rare visit to Iran on Sunday with a plea for an end to the escalation of violence and for the region to be able to live in "peace,

August 04, 2024
Jordan's Safadi urges de-escalation of regional tensions in rare Iran visit
News|Opinion|Political|US

Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris

Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris

August 03, 2024
Jimmy Carter says he hopes to vote for Kamala Harris
Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|Science

How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science

How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science

August 03, 2024
How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science
News|Political|US

Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate

Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she’s taken over the top of the party’s ticket

August 03, 2024
Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate
MidEast|News|Political

Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh

August 03, 2024
Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation
Asia|News|Political|World

Protests and violence break out again in Bangladesh amid calls for the government's resignation

Thousands of people have protested peacefully in Bangladesh’s capital to demand justice for more than 200 students and others killed during protests last month, but violence was reported at similar events elsewhere in the country

August 03, 2024
Protests and violence break out again in Bangladesh amid calls for the government's resignation
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As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

The Army will expand its basic combat training for newly enlisted soldiers

August 03, 2024
As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare
Election|News|Political|US

Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is predicting that Democrats will keep control of the Senate in the November election

August 03, 2024
Schumer predicts Democrats will keep control of the Senate now that Harris is atop the party ticket
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Inside the final days of Kamala Harris’ vice presidential decision

Inside the final days of Kamala Harris’ vice presidential decision

August 03, 2024
Inside the final days of Kamala Harris’ vice presidential decision
Economy|News|Political|US

Harris’ economic stance in spotlight as jobs data stirs concerns

Harris’ economic stance in spotlight as jobs data stirs concerns

August 03, 2024
Harris’ economic stance in spotlight as jobs data stirs concerns
Election|News|Political|US

How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates

How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates

August 02, 2024
How Biden feels about some of Harris’ top running mate candidates
Crime|Political|US

Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing

Family members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain

August 02, 2024
Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Trump election subversion case returned to trial judge following Supreme Court opinion

The criminal case charging former President Donald Trump with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election has been returned to the trial in Washington after a Supreme Court opinion last month that narrowed the scope of the prosecution

August 02, 2024
Trump election subversion case returned to trial judge following Supreme Court opinion
Europe|News|Political

Belarus rights activists ask why their prisoners were left out of swap

Belarus rights activists pressed Germany for answers on Friday as to why Belarusian political prisoners, including a prominent and popular

August 02, 2024
Belarus rights activists ask why their prisoners were left out of swap
Americas|Election|News|Political

AP review of Venezuela opposition-provided vote tallies casts doubt on government’s election results

An Associated Press review of vote tally sheets released by Venezuela’s opposition indicates that their candidate won significantly more votes in the presidential election than the government has claimed

August 02, 2024
AP review of Venezuela opposition-provided vote tallies casts doubt on government’s election results
Europe|News|Political|World

Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release

When Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was suddenly moved to a detention center in Moscow from his Siberian prison, he thought he was being taken from his cell to be shot

August 02, 2024
Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against Putin, recount details of release
Election|News|Political|US

Trump supporters wasted no time in claiming Kamala Harris is ineligible to be president, but they’re wrong

A falsehood once used on Barack Obama – that he wasn’t eligible to be president – is being recycled to challenge the right of Kamala Harris to serve as president.

August 02, 2024
Trump supporters wasted no time in claiming Kamala Harris is ineligible to be president, but they’re wrong
MidEast|News|Political|World

Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East

Thousands of mourners have converged around the flag-draped coffin of Hamas’ slain political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in the emirate of Qatar as the fallout from his death in an alleged Israeli attack surged with breathtaking speed

August 02, 2024
Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East
Election|News|Political|US

What to expect in Missouri's state primaries

While a high-profile primary challenge in Missouri highlights a divide among Democrats, Republicans running for office in the state are showing just how united they are — at least when it comes to their loyalty to former President Donald Trump

August 02, 2024
What to expect in Missouri's state primaries
Europe|News|Political

Catalan separatists back government deal with socialists

Grassroots members of Catalonia's separatist ERC party supported on Friday a regional government deal with Spain's ruling Socialists that could

August 02, 2024
Catalan separatists back government deal with socialists
News|Political|US

'Bring it': Kamala Harris' inner circle girds for battle

Kamala Harris is preparing for the fight of her life, if her inner circle is anything to go by.

August 02, 2024
'Bring it': Kamala Harris' inner circle girds for battle
News|Opinion|Political|US

Some Jewish Democrats wonder if America is ready for a Jewish vice president

Some Jewish Democrats wonder if America is ready for a Jewish vice president

August 02, 2024
Some Jewish Democrats wonder if America is ready for a Jewish vice president
News|Opinion|Political|US

JD Vance’s Republican colleagues defend Trump’s running mate saying Ohio senator is a voice for next generation of GOP voters

JD Vance’s Republican colleagues defend Trump’s running mate saying Ohio senator is a voice for next generation of GOP voters

August 02, 2024
JD Vance’s Republican colleagues defend Trump’s running mate saying Ohio senator is a voice for next generation of GOP voters
News|Political|World

Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War

Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War

August 02, 2024
Inside the ‘painstaking’ negotiations that led to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War
News|Political|US|World

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

August 02, 2024
Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation
Celebrity|Election|Political|US

Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice

One is sparking speculation that he’ll be the choice by forgoing a weekend of swanky fundraisers in the Hamptons

August 01, 2024
Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice
Europe|News|Political|World

EU warns Hungary over easing of visa rules for Russians

The European Union's internal affairs chief warned Hungary on Thursday that its decision to ease visa restrictions for Russians and Belarusians posed a potential security threat

August 01, 2024
EU warns Hungary over easing of visa rules for Russians
News|Political|US|World

Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy

Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy

August 01, 2024
Biden celebrates prisoner deal and importance of allies in key moment for his legacy
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump seeks recusal of hush money judge over daughter's work for Harris

Donald Trump's lawyers again asked the judge overseeing the former U.S. president's criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star to recuse

August 01, 2024
Trump seeks recusal of hush money judge over daughter's work for Harris
News|Political|US

Harris praises US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee as champion of justice

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday lauded U.S.

August 01, 2024
Harris praises US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee as champion of justice
News|Political|World

Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?

Vadim Krasikov, the Russian at the center of a massive prisoner swap, has long topped the Kremlin’s list for an exchange

August 01, 2024
Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?
News|Political|World

Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West

Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West

August 01, 2024
Russia releases Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan in historic prisoner swap with West
News|Political|US

Obama and Bush join effort to mark America's 250th anniversary in a time of political polarization

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W

August 01, 2024
Obama and Bush join effort to mark America's 250th anniversary in a time of political polarization
Education|Opinion|Political

Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework

A political scientist describes a class he’s designed to help counter cynicism and distrust.

August 01, 2024
Students gain confidence in US democracy by participating in elections and campaigns for their homework
Americas|News|Political

US proposes barring airlines from charging family seating fees

The U.S.

August 01, 2024
US proposes barring airlines from charging family seating fees
News|Political|US|World

Georgia aims to 'reset' relations with U.S. after Washington pauses aid

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Thursday proposed a "reset" to mend relations with the United States, Interpress news agency reported, after Washington paused more

August 01, 2024
Georgia aims to 'reset' relations with U.S. after Washington pauses aid
Crime|News|Political

British prime minister announces policing plan to deal with violence after fatal stabbing of girls

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will set a national policing capability to crack down on violent protesters after clashes with police across England the past two nights

August 01, 2024
British prime minister announces policing plan to deal with violence after fatal stabbing of girls
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role

One of the handful of F-16 warplanes that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion has crashed while countering a Russian barrage, killing the pilot

August 01, 2024
One of the F-16s helping Ukraine fight Russia has crashed. Here’s what to know about their role
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figures

Hezbollah’s leader warned that the militant group's conflict with Israel has entered a “new phase.”

August 01, 2024
Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered 'new phase' after killings of top militant figures
Election|News|Political|US

Fall matchup set between 'Tennessee Three' Democrat Gloria Johnson and GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn

Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will face off against Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn in November

August 01, 2024
Fall matchup set between 'Tennessee Three' Democrat Gloria Johnson and GOP US Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Election|News|Political|US

Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount

Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire has defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the Republican primary results in the 5th Congressional District

August 01, 2024
Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

What polling shows about the top VP contenders for Kamala Harris

As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate, a poll finds several of the top contenders are largely unknown to voters

August 01, 2024
What polling shows about the top VP contenders for Kamala Harris
Asia|News|Political|World

Hong Kong young people struggle to rebuild their lives after being jailed under Beijing's crackdown

Five years after Hong Kong's massive anti-government protests erupted, the lives of many young people who were jailed or arrested during Beijing’s political crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement remain in limbo

August 01, 2024
Hong Kong young people struggle to rebuild their lives after being jailed under Beijing's crackdown
News|Political|US

Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee

Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee

August 01, 2024
Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee
News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect

Vice President Kamala Harris says former President Donald Trump’s false assertions about her race were the “same old show” as she is emphasizing the need for Black women to organize for his defeat this November

August 01, 2024
Harris calls Trump's false claims about race 'the same old show' of divisiveness and disrespect
Crime|News|Political|US|World

US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

July 31, 2024
US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war

United Nations Security Council countries on Wednesday called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to avert a wider Middle East conflict after the

July 31, 2024
UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war
News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to put more pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Kyiv does not want China to act as a mediator in its 29-month-old conflict with Russia but hoped Beijing would apply greater

July 31, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to put more pressure on Russia
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Georgia prosecutors committed 'gross negligence' with emails in 'Cop City' case, judge says

A Georgia judge has chastised state prosecutors for mishandling confidential emails between a defense attorney and three Atlanta activists who face racketeering charges connected to violent protests against a police and firefighter training center that critics call “Cop City.”

July 31, 2024
Georgia prosecutors committed 'gross negligence' with emails in 'Cop City' case, judge says
Americas|News|Political|World

Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time

President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory, but regional leaders and outside observers have cried foul.

July 31, 2024
Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time
Election|News|Political|US

Harris wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call. Here's how the process worked

Democratic delegates have selected Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s presidential nominee

July 31, 2024
Harris wins Democratic presidential nomination in virtual roll call. Here's how the process worked
MidEast|News|Political|World

Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire

Israel’s suspected killing of Hamas’ political leader in the heart of Tehran points to an Israeli government ever more openly at odds with diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration to calm the region

July 31, 2024
Killing of Hamas political leader points to diverging paths for Israel, US on cease-fire
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Khaled Meshaal, who survived Israeli assassination attempt, tipped to be new Hamas leader

Khaled Meshaal, tipped to be the new Hamas leader, became known around the world in 1997 after Israeli agents injected him with poison in a botched assassination

July 31, 2024
Khaled Meshaal, who survived Israeli assassination attempt, tipped to be new Hamas leader
Election|Opinion|Political|Sports|US

Team USA women’s basketball squad emphasizes endorsement of Kamala Harris for president

Team USA women’s basketball squad emphasizes endorsement of Kamala Harris for president

July 31, 2024
Team USA women’s basketball squad emphasizes endorsement of Kamala Harris for president
Europe|News|Political|US|World

US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protests

The Biden administration is suspending $95 million in U.S. assistance to Georgia after its parliament adopted legislation related to foreign agents that critics say was inspired by a Russian law used to crack down on political dissent

July 31, 2024
US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia after passage of foreign agent law that sparked protests
Opinion|Political|World

Meyerbeer's 'Le Prophète' from 1849 sounds like it's ripped-from-the-headlines at Bard SummerScape

A demagogue and religious fanatics impose a theocracy

July 31, 2024
Meyerbeer's 'Le Prophète' from 1849 sounds like it's ripped-from-the-headlines at Bard SummerScape
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US arrests at Mexico border are expected to drop 30% in July to a new low for Biden's presidency

U.S. arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico during July have plummeted to a new low for Joe Biden’s presidency, raising prospects a temporary ban on asylum may be lifted soon

July 31, 2024
US arrests at Mexico border are expected to drop 30% in July to a new low for Biden's presidency
News|Political|US

This Supreme Court has redefined the meaning of corruption

Under Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court has made it much harder for federal prosecutors to go after corrupt state and local officials.

July 31, 2024
This Supreme Court has redefined the meaning of corruption
News|Political|World

West Bank Palestinians say Haniyeh killing will not affect fight with Israel

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas who was killed in Iran on Wednesday,

July 31, 2024
West Bank Palestinians say Haniyeh killing will not affect fight with Israel
News|Political|World

Russian military begins 3rd round of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons

The Russian military has begun a third round of drills with tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s messaging intended to force the West to limit its support for Ukraine

July 31, 2024
Russian military begins 3rd round of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons
News|Political|US

Biden prods Congress to act to curb fentanyl from Mexico as Trump paints Harris as weak on border

President Joe Biden is prodding Congress to do more to reduce the flow of fentanyl into the United States

July 31, 2024
Biden prods Congress to act to curb fentanyl from Mexico as Trump paints Harris as weak on border
Business|News|Political|US

How Amy Coney Barrett broke away from Chief Justice Roberts on Trump immunity ruling

CNN's Joan Biskupic reports on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the Supreme Court's controversial Trump immunity ruling.

July 31, 2024
How Amy Coney Barrett broke away from Chief Justice Roberts on Trump immunity ruling
MidEast|Political

Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran?

Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran?

July 31, 2024
Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political leader killed in Tehran?
Election|News|Political|US

Harris coalition takes shape with ‘new energy’ from fraying Biden alliance

Harris coalition takes shape with ‘new energy’ from fraying Biden alliance

July 31, 2024
Harris coalition takes shape with ‘new energy’ from fraying Biden alliance
Europe|News|Political

How Hungary's Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has extended his party's control over the media, directly affecting informed democratic participation

July 31, 2024
How Hungary's Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark
Crime|MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Hamas political leader Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, plunging Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase

Hamas political leader Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, plunging Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase

July 31, 2024
Hamas political leader Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, plunging Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase
News|Political|World

Analyst on how Hamas political leader's death could impact ceasefire negations

Bloomberg senior editor Bobby Ghosh joins CNN to discuss Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh's death in Iran.

July 31, 2024
Analyst on how Hamas political leader's death could impact ceasefire negations
News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris' views on key issues over the years

Kamala Harris' views on important issues have shifted since she first ran for president four years ago

July 31, 2024
Harris' views on key issues over the years
Americas|News|Political|US|World

Texas' floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persists

A floating barrier in the Rio Grande meant to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas can stay for now, a full federal appeals court has ruled

July 31, 2024
Texas' floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persists
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris is calibrating her policy pitch for going to battle with Trump

With less than 100 days until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris faces unique challenges in pitching her policy ideas to Americans

July 31, 2024
Harris is calibrating her policy pitch for going to battle with Trump
News|Political|US

About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll

Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some key Democratic constituencies that had been tepid about President Joe Biden

July 31, 2024
About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll
MidEast|News|Political|World

Killing of Hamas chief in Iran stirs fears of retaliation, regional conflict

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran early on Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of

July 31, 2024
Killing of Hamas chief in Iran stirs fears of retaliation, regional conflict
News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris goes on offensive on immigration, comparing her record with Trump’s

Harris goes on offensive on immigration, comparing her record with Trump’s

July 31, 2024
Harris goes on offensive on immigration, comparing her record with Trump’s
Election|News|Political|US

Biden to open first night of Democratic convention, sources say

Biden to open first night of Democratic convention, sources say

July 30, 2024
Biden to open first night of Democratic convention, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Political|Travel|US

Court holds up Biden administration rule on airline fees while the carriers sue to kill it

Consumer advocates are criticizing a court decision to hold up a Biden administration rule that requires airlines to more clearly disclose fees for baggage and changing a ticket

July 30, 2024
Court holds up Biden administration rule on airline fees while the carriers sue to kill it
Election|Political|US

Harris expected to announce her VP pick as early as Monday, sources say

Kamala Harris will announce her vice presidential pick as early as Monday before embarking on a multi-state battleground tour with her new running mate later in the week, two sources

July 30, 2024
Harris expected to announce her VP pick as early as Monday, sources say
News|Opinion|Political|US

Project 2025 director steps down amid backlash from Trump

Project 2025 director steps down amid backlash from Trump

July 30, 2024
Project 2025 director steps down amid backlash from Trump
Americas|Election|News|Political

Colombia calls for audit of Venezuela election results by international community

Colombia's Foreign Minister Luis Murillo on Tuesday called for Venezuela's government to release the results of Sunday's presidential election so that they can be audited by the

July 30, 2024
Colombia calls for audit of Venezuela election results by international community
Election|News|Political|US

Harris holds onto 1 point lead over Trump in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris held a marginal one-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, closing the gap

July 30, 2024
Harris holds onto 1 point lead over Trump in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in US government boarding schools

A federal investigation has found that at least 973 Native American children perished in the U.S. government’s abusive boarding school system over a 150-year period

July 30, 2024
Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in US government boarding schools
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

5 ways the 2024 race has changed with Harris replacing Biden on the Democratic ticket

Much has changed about the 2024 presidential election in the United States over the last month

July 30, 2024
5 ways the 2024 race has changed with Harris replacing Biden on the Democratic ticket
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel says its Beirut strike killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, who it blames for Golan Heights attack

Israel says its Beirut strike killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, who it blames for Golan Heights attack

July 30, 2024
Israel says its Beirut strike killed Hezbollah’s top military commander, who it blames for Golan Heights attack
MidEast|News|Political|World

Hezbollah confirms a top commander was killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has confirmed that Israel killed a top commander after a rare strike in Beirut on Tuesday

July 30, 2024
Hezbollah confirms a top commander was killed in Israeli strike in Beirut
News|Political|US

Harris would adhere to Biden's vow against middle-class US tax hikes, Yellen says

Vice President Kamala Harris would adhere to President Joe Biden's vow not to raise taxes on middle-income taxpayers and has helped to determine the Biden-Harris'

July 30, 2024
Harris would adhere to Biden's vow against middle-class US tax hikes, Yellen says
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Probe of soldiers over alleged sexual abuse fuels tension between Israeli military and hard-liners

An Israeli military court is holding a hearing for nine soldiers detained for questioning over alleged abuse of a Palestinian at a shadowy facility where Israel has held prisoners from Gaza during the war

July 30, 2024
Probe of soldiers over alleged sexual abuse fuels tension between Israeli military and hard-liners
Election|News|Political|US|World

Kremlin rejects 'absurd' US accusations of election meddling

The Kremlin on Tuesday dismissed as absurd U.S. intelligence assertions that Russia is seeking to meddle in the presidential election and said

July 30, 2024
Kremlin rejects 'absurd' US accusations of election meddling
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

CNN rolls the tape on Vance's past remarks disparaging people without kids

GOP vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance has a history of making disparaging remarks toward people without children, according to a KFile review of his comments, including fundraising off his now-infamous “childless cat lady” remarks.

July 30, 2024
CNN rolls the tape on Vance's past remarks disparaging people without kids
Crime|Europe|News|Political

Spanish PM declines to testify as witness in wife's corruption case

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declined to testify on Tuesday as a witness in a judicial investigation into alleged corruption and influence

July 30, 2024
Spanish PM declines to testify as witness in wife's corruption case
Business|Economy|Political

China's top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy

China’s powerful Politburo has endorsed the ruling Communist Party's strategy for growing the economy by encouraging more consumer spending and weeding out unproductive companies to promote “survival of the fittest.”

July 30, 2024
China's top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy
Political|World

U.S. Defense Sec says Hezbollah-Israel conflict not inevitable

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin does not believe that a fight between Israel and Hezbollah is inevitable, and said Washington would like to see things resolved in a

July 30, 2024
U.S. Defense Sec says Hezbollah-Israel conflict not inevitable
News|Political|US

Exclusive: The inside story of John Roberts and Trump’s immunity win at the Supreme Court

Exclusive: The inside story of John Roberts and Trump’s immunity win at the Supreme Court

July 30, 2024
Exclusive: The inside story of John Roberts and Trump’s immunity win at the Supreme Court
Asia|News|Political|World

The Taliban say they no longer recognize Afghan diplomatic missions set up by the former government

The Taliban say they no longer recognize Afghanistan's diplomatic missions set up by the former, Western-backed government and that they will not honor passports, visas and other documents issued by diplomats associated with the previous administration

July 30, 2024
The Taliban say they no longer recognize Afghan diplomatic missions set up by the former government
News|Opinion|Political|US

At boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to 'say it to my face' and show up for their debate

Vice President Kamala Harris told a cheering, boisterous, packed Atlanta arena on Tuesday that the next 98 days will be a fight, but they’ll win come November

July 30, 2024
At boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to 'say it to my face' and show up for their debate
Election|Opinion|Political

Why Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance 'weird'

Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies are increasingly branding Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen_ JD Vance, as “weird.”

July 30, 2024
Why Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance 'weird'
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Political|World

China's 'new productive forces' need government, market efforts: vice premier

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng stressed the need for a well-coordinated government and efficient market to develop the country's "new productive forces", state media said on

July 30, 2024
China's 'new productive forces' need government, market efforts: vice premier
Crime|News|Political|US

‘What I saw made me ashamed’: Head of Secret Service will address security failures in hearing on Trump assassination attempt

‘What I saw made me ashamed’: Head of Secret Service will address security failures in hearing on Trump assassination attempt

July 30, 2024
‘What I saw made me ashamed’: Head of Secret Service will address security failures in hearing on Trump assassination attempt
Celebrity|News|Political|US

Donald Trump to attend Black journalists' convention in Chicago

Former President Donald Trump is planning to attend the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention in Chicago on Wednesday

July 30, 2024
Donald Trump to attend Black journalists' convention in Chicago
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump launches ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign will launch a $10 million advertising blitz in six battleground states this week as it

July 29, 2024
Trump launches ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge
News|Opinion|Political|US

A President Harris might not get any Supreme Court picks – Biden proposes term limits to make sure all future presidents get two

A scholar of the Supreme Court and its relationship to the people of the United States says that President Joe Biden’s proposed term limits for justices can restore the court’s eroded legitimacy.

July 29, 2024
A President Harris might not get any Supreme Court picks – Biden proposes term limits to make sure all future presidents get two
Election|Political|US|World

Iran using covert influence campaign to undermine Trump candidacy, US intelligence says

Iran using covert influence campaign to undermine Trump candidacy, US intelligence says

July 29, 2024
Iran using covert influence campaign to undermine Trump candidacy, US intelligence says
News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden proposed enforceable ethics code and term limits for Supreme Court. How might they work?

President Joe Biden went public Monday with major changes he’s proposing for the U.S. Supreme Court: an enforceable code of ethics, term limits for justices and a constitutional amendment that would limit the justices’ recent decision on presidential immunity

July 29, 2024
Biden proposed enforceable ethics code and term limits for Supreme Court. How might they work?
MidEast|News|Political

Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner

Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner

July 29, 2024
Far-right lawmakers break into Israeli detention camp, protesting probe into soldiers’ alleged abuse of prisoner
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Ukraine aid package valued at up to $200 million, White House says

The United States announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine on Monday that is valued at up to $200 million and includes air defenses and anti-tank weapons, White

July 29, 2024
Ukraine aid package valued at up to $200 million, White House says
Health|News|Political|US

Iowa starts enforcing six-week abortion ban

Iowa enforced a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy on Monday, becoming the 22nd state to impose broad restrictions on ending pregnancies since

July 29, 2024
Iowa starts enforcing six-week abortion ban
Crime|News|Political

FBI to ask for Trump’s ‘perspective’ in shooting probe witness interview

FBI to ask for Trump’s ‘perspective’ in shooting probe witness interview

July 29, 2024
FBI to ask for Trump’s ‘perspective’ in shooting probe witness interview
News|Political|US

Johnson says Biden's Supreme Court overhaul 'dead on arrival' in House

The leading Republican in Congress, Mike Johnson, on Monday that President Joe Biden's Supreme Court reform proposal would not be considered by the House.

July 29, 2024
Johnson says Biden's Supreme Court overhaul 'dead on arrival' in House
Election|News|Political

Trump agrees to sit for interview with FBI as it investigates shooting

By Sarah N.

July 29, 2024
Trump agrees to sit for interview with FBI as it investigates shooting
Election|News|Political|World

Who is running for UK Conservative Party leadership?

Britain's opposition Conservatives have begun the process of choosing a new leader to replace former prime minister Rishi Sunak who led the party to a record defeat in a July 4

July 29, 2024
Who is running for UK Conservative Party leadership?
MidEast|Political

Hamas, Israel trade blame for not reaching Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Israel and the Islamist group Hamas traded blame on Monday over the lack of progress in reaching a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Gaza Strip despite

July 29, 2024
Hamas, Israel trade blame for not reaching Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris is endorsed by border mayors in swing-state Arizona as she faces GOP criticism on immigration

Vice President Kamala Harris is highlighting endorsements from mayors of border towns in swing-state Arizona

July 29, 2024
Harris is endorsed by border mayors in swing-state Arizona as she faces GOP criticism on immigration
Election|News|Political|World

Sri Lanka president fails to get backing of largest party for re-election

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe failed on Monday to secure the backing of the biggest political party in parliament for his re-election bid, posing a

July 29, 2024
Sri Lanka president fails to get backing of largest party for re-election
MidEast|News|Political|World

Italy's Tajani seeks de-escalation with Israel's Katz, Lebanon's Habib

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has discussed efforts to prevent a new war in the Middle East with his Israeli and Lebanese counterparts, Israel Katz and Bou Habib, he said on

July 29, 2024
Italy's Tajani seeks de-escalation with Israel's Katz, Lebanon's Habib
Election|News|Political|US

Harris sees opening in Vance pick as she considers her own choice for vice president

Harris sees opening in Vance pick as she considers her own choice for vice president

July 29, 2024
Harris sees opening in Vance pick as she considers her own choice for vice president
Asia|News|Political|World

Skyrocketing power bills draw protests near Pakistan's capital

Protests over skyrocketing power bills have shut down a major road into Pakistan’s capital as some 3,000 supporters of a major Islamist party continue a sit-in despite pouring monsoon rains

July 29, 2024
Skyrocketing power bills draw protests near Pakistan's capital
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukrainian troops say Russia has driven them out of 2 more eastern Donetsk villages

Ukrainian soldiers say Russian forces have overrun two frontline villages in the eastern Donetsk region

July 29, 2024
Ukrainian troops say Russia has driven them out of 2 more eastern Donetsk villages
Political|World

Putin hails Maduro's win, Kremlin says it is deepening ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Nicolas Maduro on winning the disputed Venezuelan election, and the Kremlin said it was deepening

July 29, 2024
Putin hails Maduro's win, Kremlin says it is deepening ties
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Exclusive: Inside the Supreme Court’s negotiations and compromise on Idaho’s abortion ban

Exclusive: Inside the Supreme Court’s negotiations and compromise on Idaho’s abortion ban

July 29, 2024
Exclusive: Inside the Supreme Court’s negotiations and compromise on Idaho’s abortion ban
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Maduro speaks after his claimed victory

According to the country's election authority, Nicolás Maduro has been reelected president of Venezuela. The country’s opposition alleged voting irregularities and the United States voiced “serious concerns” about the results.

July 29, 2024
Maduro speaks after his claimed victory
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Venezuela's Maduro says re-election is triumph of peace and stability

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro said after midnight on Monday that his re-election is triumph of peace and stability and reiterated his campaign trail assertion that Venezuela's

July 29, 2024
Venezuela's Maduro says re-election is triumph of peace and stability
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Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership

Some Arab American leaders in Michigan are expressing cautious optimism about Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign after months of outrage over President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war

July 29, 2024
Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership
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Focused on legacy, Biden calls out Trump and says how civil rights led him into politics

No longer on the campaign trail, President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the LBJ Presidential Library designed to help cement his legacy

July 29, 2024
Focused on legacy, Biden calls out Trump and says how civil rights led him into politics
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US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City Hall

Houston area residents are remembering longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas as an advocate for human rights and for her community

July 29, 2024
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City Hall
Health|News|Political|US

Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect

Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect

July 28, 2024
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
Election|News|Political|US

Doug Emhoff would become the country's first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidency

The nation’s first second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, would become its first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in November

July 28, 2024
Doug Emhoff would become the country's first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidency
News|Political|US|World

The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council

Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow’s presidency of the U.N. Security Council this month

July 28, 2024
The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council
Economy|Europe|News|Political

UK is 'broke and broken,' new government says as it prepares to tackle shortfall in public finances

Britain’s new left-leaning government says the nation is “broke and broken,” blaming the situation on its predecessors ahead of a major speech on the state of the public finances that is widely expected to lay the groundwork for higher taxes

July 28, 2024
UK is 'broke and broken,' new government says as it prepares to tackle shortfall in public finances
Election|News|Political|US

Trump and Harris enter final 100-day stretch of a rapidly evolving 2024 race

Trump and Harris enter final 100-day stretch of a rapidly evolving 2024 race

July 28, 2024
Trump and Harris enter final 100-day stretch of a rapidly evolving 2024 race
News|Political|US

Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor's power to spend federal money

Wisconsin Republicans are asking voters to take away the governor’s power to unilaterally spend federal money, a reaction to the billions of dollars that flowed into the state during the COVID-19 pandemic

July 28, 2024
Wisconsin Republicans ask voters to take away governor's power to spend federal money
News|Political|US

After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it

Iowa is set to join more than a dozen other states where abortion access has been sharply curbed since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

July 28, 2024
After years of fighting Iowa's strict abortion law, clinics also prepared to follow it
News|Political|US

Here’s what a Harris presidency could look like

Here’s what a Harris presidency could look like

July 27, 2024
Here’s what a Harris presidency could look like
Economy|Political|US

The US economy Kamala Harris inherits and how she may run on it

The US economy Kamala Harris inherits and how she may run on it

July 27, 2024
The US economy Kamala Harris inherits and how she may run on it
News|Political|World

Indian PM Modi likely to visit Ukraine in August, local media reports

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Ukraine next month, a local media report said, his first visit to the country since its war with Russia began and just

July 27, 2024
Indian PM Modi likely to visit Ukraine in August, local media reports
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's Orban says Russia stands to gain as 'irrational' West loses power

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday Russia's leadership was "hyper rational" and that Ukraine would never be able to fulfil its hopes of becoming a member of

July 27, 2024
Hungary's Orban says Russia stands to gain as 'irrational' West loses power
Europe|Political|World

Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU's demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech

Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says the European Union is sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech in which he warned of a new, Asia-oriented “world order.”

July 27, 2024
Hungary’s nationalist leader warns of EU's demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

As racist and sexist attacks fly, Republicans grapple with how to take on Harris

Republican nominee Donald Trump has called her "crazy," "nuts" and "dumb as a rock."

July 27, 2024
As racist and sexist attacks fly, Republicans grapple with how to take on Harris
Election|News|Political

Trump holds narrow lead over Harris, WSJ poll finds

Republican Donald Trump has a two-percentage point lead over Democratic U.S.

July 26, 2024
Trump holds narrow lead over Harris, WSJ poll finds
Americas|Election|News|Political|US

US may 'calibrate' Venezuela sanctions policy post-election, officials say

The Biden administration will "calibrate" its sanctions policy towards Venezuela depending on how the high-stakes election unfolds in the

July 26, 2024
US may 'calibrate' Venezuela sanctions policy post-election, officials say
Business|Election|News|Political|US

Two billionaire Harris donors hope she will fire FTC Chair Lina Khan

Billionaire Democratic donors Barry Diller and Reid Hoffman said in interviews this week they hope Kamala Harris will replace Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan if she

July 26, 2024
Two billionaire Harris donors hope she will fire FTC Chair Lina Khan
Crime|Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

UK drops plan to challenge ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu

UK drops plan to challenge ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu

July 26, 2024
UK drops plan to challenge ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu
MidEast|News|Political

Harris’ team rejects Israeli notion that her comments could harm ceasefire talks

Harris’ team rejects Israeli notion that her comments could harm ceasefire talks

July 26, 2024
Harris’ team rejects Israeli notion that her comments could harm ceasefire talks
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a law restricting access to both medical care for transgender youth and abortion

July 26, 2024
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion
Opinion|Political|US

JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism

Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and other avatars of American conservatism wouldn’t recognize it under Trump.

July 26, 2024
JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism
Election|News|Political|US

Kamala Harris is no Hubert Humphrey − how the presumed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee isn’t like the 1968 party candidate

With the huge task of a late presidential run against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris faces challenges distinct from those faced by Vice President Hubert Humphrey after LBJ decided not to seek reelection.

July 26, 2024
Kamala Harris is no Hubert Humphrey − how the presumed 2024 Democratic presidential nominee isn’t like the 1968 party candidate
News|Political|US|World

Trump meets with Netanyahu for first time since departing White House

Trump meets with Netanyahu for first time since departing White House

July 26, 2024
Trump meets with Netanyahu for first time since departing White House
Crime|Political|World

Russian ex-defence minister arrested for corruption, says Interfax

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday that Dmitry Bulgakov, a former deputy defence minister, had been arrested and charged with corruption, the Interfax news

July 26, 2024
Russian ex-defence minister arrested for corruption, says Interfax
News|Political

Venezuela opposition seeks to end 25 years of socialist power in Sunday vote

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and her coalition's candidate Edmundo Gonzalez have commanded

July 26, 2024
Venezuela opposition seeks to end 25 years of socialist power in Sunday vote
Crime|News|Political

Italy's Liguria regional leader resigns after corruption probe arrest

The centre-right governor of Italy's northwestern region of Liguria resigned on Friday, months after being arrested as part of a corruption investigation, his resignation letter seen

July 26, 2024
Italy's Liguria regional leader resigns after corruption probe arrest
News|Opinion|Political|US

See moment Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have issued a statement voicing their support for Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential bid.

July 26, 2024
See moment Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president
Election|News|Political|US

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

July 26, 2024
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president
Political|World

UK urges China to prevent its companies supporting Russia's military

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged China to prevent its companies from supporting Russia's military, his office said on Friday following a meeting between Lammy and his

July 26, 2024
UK urges China to prevent its companies supporting Russia's military
News|Political|US|World

With uncertainty across the Atlantic, Europe worries about its own security

When Donald Trump suggested during the 2016 presidential campaign that he might not honor a U.S. commitment to defend other NATO countries if they were attacked, it triggered alarm throughout the trans-Atlantic alliance

July 26, 2024
With uncertainty across the Atlantic, Europe worries about its own security
Europe|News|Political|World

Agreement with Russia is 'deal with the devil,' adviser to Ukrainian president says

Signing an agreement with Russia to stop the war with Ukraine would amount to signing a deal with the devil

July 26, 2024
Agreement with Russia is 'deal with the devil,' adviser to Ukrainian president says
Election|News|Political|US

Reporter on what Trump adviser revealed about running against Harris

CNN's Erin Burnett talks to Mark Caputo, national political reporter for The Bulwark, about his new reporting on how the Trump campaign is reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris entering the 2024 presidential race.

July 26, 2024
Reporter on what Trump adviser revealed about running against Harris
Election|News|Political|US

How Kamala Harris’ warp-speed campaign launch has changed the 2024 race

How Kamala Harris’ warp-speed campaign launch has changed the 2024 race

July 26, 2024
How Kamala Harris’ warp-speed campaign launch has changed the 2024 race
Election|News|Political|US

Trump campaign says it won’t commit to Harris debate until she’s confirmed as nominee

Trump campaign says it won’t commit to Harris debate until she’s confirmed as nominee

July 26, 2024
Trump campaign says it won’t commit to Harris debate until she’s confirmed as nominee
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for Gaza

July 26, 2024
Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire
Election|MidEast|News|Political|World

Hear what VP Harris says she told Israel's Netanyahu

Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris talks about her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where she said she would ensure that Israel would be able to defend itself and urged an end to the war in Gaza.

July 25, 2024
Hear what VP Harris says she told Israel's Netanyahu
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

These older Democratic voters are feeling relief that Biden stepped aside

CNN's John King speaks with voters in Pennsylvania about their feelings on the 2024 presidential election following President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race.

July 25, 2024
These older Democratic voters are feeling relief that Biden stepped aside
News|Political|US

Biden denounces Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity case

The U.S. President defiant after High Court ruling as the administration tries to grapple with his debate performance. CNN’s Arlette Saenz reports. 

July 25, 2024
Biden denounces Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity case
News|Opinion|Political

Justice Elena Kagan says Supreme Court’s code of conduct needs an enforcement plan. Takeaways from her wide-ranging comments.

Justice Elena Kagan says Supreme Court’s code of conduct needs an enforcement plan. Takeaways from her wide-ranging comments.

July 25, 2024
Justice Elena Kagan says Supreme Court’s code of conduct needs an enforcement plan. Takeaways from her wide-ranging comments.
Crime|News|Political|US

Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case

Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case

July 25, 2024
Judge who ordered Trump to pay $454 million says he was ‘accosted’ by lawyer and won’t recuse himself from case
Africa|News|Political|World

South Africa appoints a woman as chief justice for the first time

South Africa has appointed its first female chief justice

July 25, 2024
South Africa appoints a woman as chief justice for the first time
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim

Prosecutors are urging a judge to uphold Donald Trump’s historic hush money conviction

July 25, 2024
Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim
Election|News|Political|US

As Harris considers a running mate, what are states' succession rules for VP candidates?

The 2024 White House campaign has thrust a handful of governors and senators into the mix for vice president

July 25, 2024
As Harris considers a running mate, what are states' succession rules for VP candidates?
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House as Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris

Protesters against the Gaza war have held a “die-in” across from Lafayette Park and the White House as President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

July 25, 2024
Gaza war protesters hold a 'die-in' near the White House as Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris
Election|News|Political|US

Harris refashions campaign in her own image as she prepares for historic clash with Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris is putting her own stamp on the campaign that she inherited from President Joe Biden

July 25, 2024
Harris refashions campaign in her own image as she prepares for historic clash with Trump
Crime|News|Political|US

Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filing

A federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s lawyers, saying they made “false statements” in a court filing seeking to throw out the tax case against President Joe Biden’s son

July 25, 2024
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filing
Asia|News|Political

North Korean hackers stealing military secrets, say US and allies

By James Pearson and Sarah N.

July 25, 2024
North Korean hackers stealing military secrets, say US and allies
Business|Election|Political

Yellen: Harris has deep understanding of global issues

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris would continue the core values of the Biden administration when dealing with global issues, Treasury Secretary Janet

July 25, 2024
Yellen: Harris has deep understanding of global issues
Election|News|Political|US

Hear Biden's full historic address on leaving 2024 race

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office of the White House about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid.

July 25, 2024
Hear Biden's full historic address on leaving 2024 race
Crime|News|Political

Ann Arbor city councilwoman speaks on alleged hate crime outside her home

Ann Arbor city councilwoman speaks on alleged hate crime outside her home

July 25, 2024
Ann Arbor city councilwoman speaks on alleged hate crime outside her home
Americas|Economy|News|Political

Forced to emigrate, Venezuelans living abroad hope for change — and to eventually return home

The prolonged economic and political instability in Venezuela has forced millions of Venezuelans to leave over the past decade, quashing many of their dreams and leaving many wondering if they’ll ever return to what was once South America’s most prosperous country

July 25, 2024
Forced to emigrate, Venezuelans living abroad hope for change — and to eventually return home
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Biden and Netanyahu meet with urgency to reach ceasefire deal at top of the agenda

Biden and Netanyahu meet with urgency to reach ceasefire deal at top of the agenda

July 25, 2024
Biden and Netanyahu meet with urgency to reach ceasefire deal at top of the agenda
Americas|News|Political|World

Venezuela's last-minute opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez seeks dialogue

The charged atmosphere around the campaign for Venezuela's presidency - marred by arrests and accusations of conspiracy and sabotage - does not seem like a

July 25, 2024
Venezuela's last-minute opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez seeks dialogue
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Israelis watched Netanyahu's Congress speech closely. For many, it was both uplifting and depressing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fiery speech to Congress may have been delivered in Washington, but his words appeared aimed at an audience back home

July 25, 2024
Israelis watched Netanyahu's Congress speech closely. For many, it was both uplifting and depressing
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu meets with Biden as cease-fire talks face delays

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington as he sought to bolster U.S. support for his country's war in Gaza

July 25, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu meets with Biden as cease-fire talks face delays
News|Political|World

Putin meets Syria's Assad to discuss Turkey and Israel

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Bashar al-Assad in the Kremlin as Moscow nudges the Syrian leader towards a meeting with

July 25, 2024
Putin meets Syria's Assad to discuss Turkey and Israel
Americas|News|Opinion|Political|US

Noncitizens are less likely to participate in a census with citizenship question, study says

Adding a citizenship question to the census reduces the participation of people who aren’t U.S. citizens, particularly those from Latin American countries

July 25, 2024
Noncitizens are less likely to participate in a census with citizenship question, study says
News|Political|US

Hear what VP Harris’ husband told Jewish voters about her stance on Israel

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff joined a Zoom call organized by the Jewish Democratic Council of America and Jewish Women for Kamala where he vowed that Harris would support Israel and ensure the country can defend itself.

July 25, 2024
Hear what VP Harris’ husband told Jewish voters about her stance on Israel
Election|News|Political|US

Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia's election rules at long, often chaotic meetings

The State Election Board in Georgia once toiled in relative obscurity

July 25, 2024
Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia's election rules at long, often chaotic meetings
News|Opinion|Political|US

House Democrats praise Biden’s speech passing the torch

House Democrats praise Biden’s speech passing the torch

July 25, 2024
House Democrats praise Biden’s speech passing the torch
MidEast|News|Political|World

Harris tells Netanyahu 'it is time' to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home

Vice President Kamala Harris says she urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal soon with Hamas so that dozens of hostages held in Gaza since the Oct. 7 attack can return home

July 25, 2024
Harris tells Netanyahu 'it is time' to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home
Crime|News|Political|US

New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case

New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case

July 25, 2024
New York urges Supreme Court not to intervene in Trump’s hush money criminal case
Asia|Crime|News|Political

Hong Kong court dismisses tycoon Jimmy Lai's bid to end trial

A Hong Kong court dismissed on Thursday a bid by the legal team for jailed democrat Jimmy Lai to end his national security trial, saying prosecutors appeared to

July 25, 2024
Hong Kong court dismisses tycoon Jimmy Lai's bid to end trial
News|Opinion|Political

Biden's speech: Warnings about Trump without naming him, a hefty to-do list, and a power handoff

President Joe Biden delivered a solemn Oval Office address Wednesday that laid out in the clearest terms yet why he abandoned his reelection campaign

July 25, 2024
Biden's speech: Warnings about Trump without naming him, a hefty to-do list, and a power handoff
News|Opinion|Political|World

Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress

Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress

July 24, 2024
Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress
Election|News|Political|US

Harris is less than 2 weeks away from naming running mate, with vetting and polling underway

Harris is less than 2 weeks away from naming running mate, with vetting and polling underway

July 24, 2024
Harris is less than 2 weeks away from naming running mate, with vetting and polling underway
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

FACT FOCUS: A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country’s conduct in the devastating Gaza war and urged the U.S. to support the fight against Hamas despite the humanitarian crisis it has unleashed

July 24, 2024
FACT FOCUS: A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Political|US

Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos

Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos

July 24, 2024
Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos
News|Political|US

Roger Stone sentencing proposal change was ‘highly unusual’ but politics didn’t play an improper role, DOJ watchdog says

Roger Stone sentencing proposal change was ‘highly unusual’ but politics didn’t play an improper role, DOJ watchdog says

July 24, 2024
Roger Stone sentencing proposal change was ‘highly unusual’ but politics didn’t play an improper role, DOJ watchdog says
News|Political|US

Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre

The Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in the 1890 battle at Wounded Knee to make sure their conduct merits such an honor

July 24, 2024
Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre
News|Opinion|Political|US

'Incredibly insulting': Susan Rice responds to comment that Harris is a 'DEI hire'

Former UN ambassador Susan Rice speaks with CNN's Wolf Blitzer about a comment made by Rep. Ted Burchett (R-TN) calling Vice President Kamala Harris a "DEI hire."

July 24, 2024
'Incredibly insulting': Susan Rice responds to comment that Harris is a 'DEI hire'
News|Political|US

Republicans stare down another funding failure as they head to recess

Republicans stare down another funding failure as they head to recess

July 24, 2024
Republicans stare down another funding failure as they head to recess
Lifestyle|Political

Russian transgender politician reverses decision to detransition, saying she was acting ‘out of fear’

Russian transgender politician reverses decision to detransition, saying she was acting ‘out of fear’

July 24, 2024
Russian transgender politician reverses decision to detransition, saying she was acting ‘out of fear’
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Puerto Rico finalizes details of upcoming referendum on political status amid criticism over cost

Plans to hold a nonbinding referendum on Puerto Rico’s political status have come under scrutiny for its multimillion-dollar cost as election officials announced the order and description of choices on the upcoming ballot

July 24, 2024
Puerto Rico finalizes details of upcoming referendum on political status amid criticism over cost
Crime|News|Political|US

FBI says shooter who tried to kill Trump Googled details on JFK assassination

The man who tried to kill former President Donald Trump conducted online research about how Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated former President John F.

July 24, 2024
FBI says shooter who tried to kill Trump Googled details on JFK assassination
Crime|News|Political|World

Nine arrests during London protest against Israel arms exports

British police on Wednesday arrested nine people during a protest against arms exports to Israel that briefly blocked the street outside the foreign ministry, highlighting pressure

July 24, 2024
Nine arrests during London protest against Israel arms exports
News|Opinion|Political|US

Right-wing media figures target Kamala Harris with race and gender-based attacks

Right-wing media figures target Kamala Harris with race and gender-based attacks

July 24, 2024
Right-wing media figures target Kamala Harris with race and gender-based attacks
Business|Europe|News|Political|World

UK, Germany sign joint defence declaration for closer cooperation

Britain and Germany signed a joint defence declaration on Wednesday, pledging to work more closely to strengthen their defence industries, reinforce European security and support

July 24, 2024
UK, Germany sign joint defence declaration for closer cooperation
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden dropped out − is the news media to blame?

Are journalists to blame for Biden dropping out? This assumes that the power of the press is significant and straightforward. It’s neither.

July 24, 2024
Biden dropped out − is the news media to blame?
Opinion|Political

Supreme Court ruling may put presidents above the law – but even kings never were

Even Louis XIV of France, the epitome of absolute monarchy, did not stand above the law. Kings have always been defined and constrained by legal precedent.

July 24, 2024
Supreme Court ruling may put presidents above the law – but even kings never were
News|Opinion|Political|World

As Hamas war drags on, Israeli democracy weakens further

Israel’s democracy was already diminishing before the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, but things have only worsened since then.

July 24, 2024
As Hamas war drags on, Israeli democracy weakens further
News|Opinion|Political|US

2024 Election Latest: Biden says democracy lies in the hands of voters during solemn address

President Joe Biden has made his first address since his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race

July 24, 2024
2024 Election Latest: Biden says democracy lies in the hands of voters during solemn address
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden calls his decision to step aside from 2024 race a matter of defending democracy

Biden calls his decision to step aside from 2024 race a matter of defending democracy

July 24, 2024
Biden calls his decision to step aside from 2024 race a matter of defending democracy
Crime|Political|US

Trump shooter searched online for JFK assassination, FBI director says

The 20-year-old gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump did an online search of the John F.

July 24, 2024
Trump shooter searched online for JFK assassination, FBI director says
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington as he sought to bolster U.S. support for his country's war in Gaza

July 24, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'
News|Political|US

What to expect from Netanyahu’s high-stakes speech to Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a high-stakes speech on Capitol Hill today before a joint meeting of Congress. Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are planning to skip the speech as the party remains divided over his handling of the war. CNN Congressional Correspondent Lauren Fox has more.

July 24, 2024
What to expect from Netanyahu’s high-stakes speech to Congress
News|Opinion|Political|World

Netanyahu labels critics of war in Gaza ‘Iran’s useful idiots’ in speech to Congress

Netanyahu labels critics of war in Gaza ‘Iran’s useful idiots’ in speech to Congress

July 24, 2024
Netanyahu labels critics of war in Gaza ‘Iran’s useful idiots’ in speech to Congress
News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump slams Harris as an ‘ultra-liberal’ as he returns to the campaign trail under a reshaped political landscape

Trump slams Harris as an ‘ultra-liberal’ as he returns to the campaign trail under a reshaped political landscape

July 24, 2024
Trump slams Harris as an ‘ultra-liberal’ as he returns to the campaign trail under a reshaped political landscape
Africa|Crime|News|Political

Court charges at least 42 Ugandan youths over anti-graft protest

A Ugandan magistrate's court has charged at least 42 youths for offences allegedly committed during a banned anti-corruption protest on Tuesday, and remanded them in custody.

July 24, 2024
Court charges at least 42 Ugandan youths over anti-graft protest
Election|News|Political|US|World

NATO finds gaping holes in defences of Europe

The war in Ukraine and the looming U.S. presidential election dominated a NATO summit in Washington this month but, away from the public stage, the alliance's military planners

July 24, 2024
NATO finds gaping holes in defences of Europe
Election|News|Political|US

Biden says he bowed out to unite nation, as Trump attacks Harris

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said abandoning his reelection campaign and endorsing his vice president, Kamala Harris, as the Democratic

July 24, 2024
Biden says he bowed out to unite nation, as Trump attacks Harris
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine

Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine

July 24, 2024
Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden's exit from the 2024 race

Donald Trump has unleashed a barrage of attack lines against his likely new Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris

July 24, 2024
Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden's exit from the 2024 race
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrats hope Harris' bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House

President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade

July 24, 2024
Democrats hope Harris' bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House
Election|News|Political|US

Trump campaign files FEC complaint trying to block Biden funds transferring to Harris

Trump campaign files FEC complaint trying to block Biden funds transferring to Harris

July 24, 2024
Trump campaign files FEC complaint trying to block Biden funds transferring to Harris
Crime|News|Political|US

Kansas City teens rally, share personal experiences of gun violence with Jackson County legislators

Kansas City teens rally, share personal experiences of gun violence with Jackson County legislators

July 23, 2024
Kansas City teens rally, share personal experiences of gun violence with Jackson County legislators
News|Opinion|Political|World

Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar convicted in absentia for criticizing Russian army

Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar convicted in absentia for criticizing Russian army

July 23, 2024
Exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar convicted in absentia for criticizing Russian army
Europe|News|Political|Sports

France's Macron says he'll keep the centrist caretaker government on through the Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron says he'll maintain his centrist caretaker government through the end of the Olympic Games in mid-August to avoid “disorder.”

July 23, 2024
France's Macron says he'll keep the centrist caretaker government on through the Olympics
Election|News|Political|US

Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mate

Comments Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced

July 23, 2024
Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mate
News|Opinion|Political|World

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint

The Anti-Defamation League says the Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7

July 23, 2024
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
Election|News|Political|US

Schumer and Jeffries, the top two Democrats in Congress, endorse Harris at Tuesday news conference

Schumer and Jeffries, the top two Democrats in Congress, endorse Harris at Tuesday news conference

July 23, 2024
Schumer and Jeffries, the top two Democrats in Congress, endorse Harris at Tuesday news conference
Election|News|Political|US

Biden to deliver Oval Office speech on his decision to exit 2024 race on Wednesday

Biden to deliver Oval Office speech on his decision to exit 2024 race on Wednesday

July 23, 2024
Biden to deliver Oval Office speech on his decision to exit 2024 race on Wednesday
News|Political|US

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns

July 23, 2024
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns
News|Political

Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally

The director of the Secret Service has resigned in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump

July 23, 2024
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
Asia|News|Political|World

Ukraine's foreign minister arrives in China to discuss 'fair peace'

Ukraine's foreign minister arrived in China on Tuesday for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi on ways to achieve a "fair peace" in the war with Russia and also to discuss bilateral

July 23, 2024
Ukraine's foreign minister arrives in China to discuss 'fair peace'
Opinion|Political

Oops. Southern Baptist agency announces firing of its leader, then retracts that announcement

There’s been a head-spinning reversal of messages from the public-policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention

July 23, 2024
Oops. Southern Baptist agency announces firing of its leader, then retracts that announcement
Opinion|Political|US

Lincoln called for divided Americans to heed their ‘better angels,’ and politicians have invoked him ever since in crises − but for Abe, it was more than words

Keeping the United States together meant more than defeating the Confederacy. Lincoln first had to unite a fractured North.

July 23, 2024
Lincoln called for divided Americans to heed their ‘better angels,’ and politicians have invoked him ever since in crises − but for Abe, it was more than words
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

2024 Election Latest: Kamala Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin

In her first rally as a presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris Harris is framing the race with Donald Trump as a choice between “freedom” and “chaos.”

July 23, 2024
2024 Election Latest: Kamala Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Dozens of filings flood ICC's Israel-Hamas case, causing delays

More than 60 governments and other parties will be allowed to file arguments to the International Criminal Court as judges consider whether to issue

July 23, 2024
Dozens of filings flood ICC's Israel-Hamas case, causing delays
News|Political|US

Kamala Harris is preparing to lead Democrats in 2024. There are lessons from her 2020 bid

Kamala Harris stepped onto the national political stage as Barack Obama was leaving

July 23, 2024
Kamala Harris is preparing to lead Democrats in 2024. There are lessons from her 2020 bid
Asia|Crime|Economy|News|Political

Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players

Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players

July 23, 2024
Philippines bans gambling operations catered to illicit Chinese players
MidEast|News|Political|World

Rivals Hamas and Fatah sign a declaration to form a future government as war rages in Gaza

Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have agreed to form a government together

July 23, 2024
Rivals Hamas and Fatah sign a declaration to form a future government as war rages in Gaza
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden to meet this week with families of American hostages in Gaza

Biden to meet this week with families of American hostages in Gaza

July 23, 2024
Biden to meet this week with families of American hostages in Gaza
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is working hard to shore up the loyalty of the armed forces and keep top commanders in line, days ahead of a hotly disputed election that threatens the self-proclaimed socialist's hold on power

July 23, 2024
Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military's support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power
Election|News|Political|US

DNC moves forward with process to determine presidential nominee by August 7 following Biden dropout

DNC moves forward with process to determine presidential nominee by August 7 following Biden dropout

July 23, 2024
DNC moves forward with process to determine presidential nominee by August 7 following Biden dropout
Election|News|Political|US

Harris surpasses number of delegates needed for nomination - campaign sources

Vice President Kamala Harris surpassed the number of delegates needed to claim the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday night, campaign sources told Reuters.

July 23, 2024
Harris surpasses number of delegates needed for nomination - campaign sources
Election|News|Political|US

These Democratic voters are relieved and energized by Harris, but she also has her doubters

These Democratic voters are relieved and energized by Harris, but she also has her doubters

July 22, 2024
These Democratic voters are relieved and energized by Harris, but she also has her doubters
Election|News|Political|US

DNC Chair says party will deliver a presidential nominee by Aug. 7

Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison said on Monday the Democratic Party will deliver a presidential nominee by Aug. 7 and is

July 22, 2024
DNC Chair says party will deliver a presidential nominee by Aug. 7
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Polling suggests Harris might be able to outperform Biden against Trump among these groups

Polling suggests Harris might be able to outperform Biden against Trump among these groups

July 22, 2024
Polling suggests Harris might be able to outperform Biden against Trump among these groups
Education|Opinion|Political

Harris campaign begins to conduct outreach to youth organizations to win over young voters

Harris campaign begins to conduct outreach to youth organizations to win over young voters

July 22, 2024
Harris campaign begins to conduct outreach to youth organizations to win over young voters
News|Political|US

Senate Ethics Committee starts review of Sen. Bob Menendez's conduct following bribery conviction

The Senate Ethics Committee has voted unanimously to review allegations that Sen. Bob Menendez violated Senate rules

July 22, 2024
Senate Ethics Committee starts review of Sen. Bob Menendez's conduct following bribery conviction
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed

If you’re trying to get up to speed on Vice President Kamala Harris’ swift emergence as Democrats’ possible nominee this fall, you really need to know your memes

July 22, 2024
Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed
Europe|News|Political|World

EU moves high-level meetings out of Budapest to protest Orbán’s Ukraine war stance

EU moves high-level meetings out of Budapest to protest Orbán’s Ukraine war stance

July 22, 2024
EU moves high-level meetings out of Budapest to protest Orbán’s Ukraine war stance
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around Kamala Harris and her campaign for the White House

Multiple false claims and conspiracy theories have surfaced since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for the White House

July 22, 2024
FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around Kamala Harris and her campaign for the White House
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Who is Kamala Harris? The life of the woman stepping into the 2024 limelight

Who is Kamala Harris? The life of the woman stepping into the 2024 limelight

July 22, 2024
Who is Kamala Harris? The life of the woman stepping into the 2024 limelight
Election|Political|US|Videos

Kamala Harris: Her life and career before she was VP

Kamala Harris made history as the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president. See how she's broken barriers throughout her career. This video was originally published during the 2020 election season.

July 22, 2024
Kamala Harris: Her life and career before she was VP
Election|News|Political|US

A shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris

A shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris

July 22, 2024
A shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

'You are full of s***': GOP lawmaker rips into Secret Service director

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) cursed at Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle during her testimony about the failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Cheatle acknowledged the agency failed during the shooting, but refused to step down from her position.

July 22, 2024
'You are full of s***': GOP lawmaker rips into Secret Service director
Crime|News|Political|US

Takeaways from the House hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle on the Trump assassination attempt

Takeaways from the House hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle on the Trump assassination attempt

July 22, 2024
Takeaways from the House hearing with Secret Service Director Cheatle on the Trump assassination attempt
News|Political|US|World

Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential race spells new uncertainty for Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to end his campaign for reelection brings a new element of uncertainty for Ukraine

July 22, 2024
Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential race spells new uncertainty for Ukraine
Election|News|Political

Former attorney general Holder to vet Harris' potential running mates, sources say

Former Attorney General Eric Holder and his law firm, Covington & Burling LLP, will conduct vetting of potential running mates for Vice President Kamala

July 22, 2024
Former attorney general Holder to vet Harris' potential running mates, sources say
News|Political|US

Jeffries and Schumer set to endorse Harris soon as Pelosi throws her support behind the vice president

Jeffries and Schumer set to endorse Harris soon as Pelosi throws her support behind the vice president

July 22, 2024
Jeffries and Schumer set to endorse Harris soon as Pelosi throws her support behind the vice president
Election|News|Political|US

VP Harris speaks for the first time since Biden ended 2024 campaign

Watch Vice President Kamala Harris speak during her first public appearance since President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race, commending the president’s legacy.

July 22, 2024
VP Harris speaks for the first time since Biden ended 2024 campaign
News|Political|US

Al Sharpton describes call from Harris on Sunday – and how different this was from the last time they spoke

Al Sharpton describes call from Harris on Sunday – and how different this was from the last time they spoke

July 22, 2024
Al Sharpton describes call from Harris on Sunday – and how different this was from the last time they spoke
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US says it wants Palestinians to have a country of their own – but its actions say otherwise

While US presidents have consistently said that a two-state solution is the only way forward to settle Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the US has blocked Palestine from being fully recognized at the UN.

July 22, 2024
US says it wants Palestinians to have a country of their own – but its actions say otherwise
Europe|News|Political

French centre-right offers 'legislative pact' that could help Macron

France's centre-right bloc proposed a "legislative pact" on Monday that could pave the way for a broader deal with French President Emmanuel Macron's party as political leaders

July 22, 2024
French centre-right offers 'legislative pact' that could help Macron
Election|News|Political|US

Harris picks up enough delegate support to win nomination on first full day of her campaign

Harris picks up enough delegate support to win nomination on first full day of her campaign

July 22, 2024
Harris picks up enough delegate support to win nomination on first full day of her campaign
News|Political|US|World

Netanyahu’s visit to the US could be crucial to a ceasefire deal. But does he want one?

Netanyahu’s visit to the US could be crucial to a ceasefire deal. But does he want one?

July 22, 2024
Netanyahu’s visit to the US could be crucial to a ceasefire deal. But does he want one?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

US-Russian journalist convicted in a rapid, secret trial, gets 6 1/2 years in prison, court says

A Russian court says it has convicted Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, of spreading false information about the Russian military and sentenced her to 6½ years in prison following a secret trial

July 22, 2024
US-Russian journalist convicted in a rapid, secret trial, gets 6 1/2 years in prison, court says
News|Opinion|Political|World

Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries

Outside fighters are not merely mercenaries – they are participants in a deeply rooted, historically complex struggle for resources.

July 22, 2024
Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries
Europe|News|Political|World

Italy accuses NATO's Stoltenberg of betrayal over new southern envoy

Italy's defence minister has accused NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of betraying Rome by not appointing an Italian as the alliance's new envoy tasked with coordinating NATO's

July 22, 2024
Italy accuses NATO's Stoltenberg of betrayal over new southern envoy
Election|News|Political|US|World

World leaders react to Biden’s exit from the 2024 US presidential race

World leaders react to Biden’s exit from the 2024 US presidential race

July 22, 2024
World leaders react to Biden’s exit from the 2024 US presidential race
Americas|Election|News|Political

Venezuelan opposition voters band to safeguard election, warning of the ruling party's tricks

Unlike previous elections in Venezuela, thousands of supporters of the typically fractured opposition have agreed to organize, mobilize and support voters during the highly anticipated July 28 presidential contest

July 22, 2024
Venezuelan opposition voters band to safeguard election, warning of the ruling party's tricks
Election|News|Political|US

Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticket

President Joe Biden's decision to step down as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president has opened the door for other possible candidates

July 22, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticket
Election|News|Political|US

JD Vance slams Kamala Harris during his solo campaign debut as the GOP vice presidential nominee

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has used his first solo campaign appearances to throw fresh barbs at Vice President Kamala Harris

July 22, 2024
JD Vance slams Kamala Harris during his solo campaign debut as the GOP vice presidential nominee
Election|News|Political|US

Takeaways from a day that fundamentally changed the presidential race

President Joe Biden’s abrupt decision to bow out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate against former President Donald Trump has caused a political earthquake

July 22, 2024
Takeaways from a day that fundamentally changed the presidential race
Election|News|Political|US

Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee: AP survey

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Donald Trump

July 22, 2024
Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee: AP survey
Election|News|Political|US

Harris gets a chance to press reset on the 2024 race against Trump

This year's presidential race was supposed to be a rematch between two older white men, Joe Biden and Donald Trump

July 22, 2024
Harris gets a chance to press reset on the 2024 race against Trump
Election|News|Political|US

Hear what Trump told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about Biden after president dropped out of race

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins spoke to Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump minutes after President Joe Biden announced that he is exiting the 2024 presidential race. She shares what Trump told her. 

July 22, 2024
Hear what Trump told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about Biden after president dropped out of race
News|Political|US

Mayorkas names bipartisan panel to lead independent review of Trump assassination attempt

Mayorkas names bipartisan panel to lead independent review of Trump assassination attempt

July 22, 2024
Mayorkas names bipartisan panel to lead independent review of Trump assassination attempt
Election|News|Political|US

Is Harris the Democratic nominee now? Answers to key questions about Biden’s decision to exit the race

Is Harris the Democratic nominee now? Answers to key questions about Biden’s decision to exit the race

July 22, 2024
Is Harris the Democratic nominee now? Answers to key questions about Biden’s decision to exit the race
Election|News|Political|US

As dozens of Hill Democrats back Harris, here’s why key Democratic leaders haven’t yet weighed in

As dozens of Hill Democrats back Harris, here’s why key Democratic leaders haven’t yet weighed in

July 22, 2024
As dozens of Hill Democrats back Harris, here’s why key Democratic leaders haven’t yet weighed in
News|Political|US

The delegates will decide the next Democratic nominee as a groundswell forms for Harris

The delegates will decide the next Democratic nominee as a groundswell forms for Harris

July 21, 2024
The delegates will decide the next Democratic nominee as a groundswell forms for Harris
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden's decision to drop out leaves Democrats across the country relieved and looking toward future

Voters nationwide reacted with relief and hope to news that President Joe Biden would drop his reelection bid

July 21, 2024
Biden's decision to drop out leaves Democrats across the country relieved and looking toward future
Election|Political|US

Trump's campaign quickly pivots to Harris after Biden announces decision to leave the race

Donald Trump’s campaign has spent the last year-and-a-half viciously attacking Joe Biden, ridiculing his policies, mocking his fumbles and relishing a rematch they felt they were winning

July 21, 2024
Trump's campaign quickly pivots to Harris after Biden announces decision to leave the race
News|Political|US|World

Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: how a Harris foreign policy could look

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to stick largely to Joe Biden's foreign policy playbook on key issues such as Ukraine, China and Iran

July 21, 2024
Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: how a Harris foreign policy could look
Election|Political|US

Kamala Harris formally takes over Biden-Harris campaign account – she’s the only one who could

Kamala Harris formally takes over Biden-Harris campaign account – she’s the only one who could

July 21, 2024
Kamala Harris formally takes over Biden-Harris campaign account – she’s the only one who could
News|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he respects Biden's 'tough but strong' decision

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he respected U.S. President Joe Biden's "tough but strong" decision to end his reelection campaign.

July 21, 2024
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he respects Biden's 'tough but strong' decision
Election|News|Political|US

Many Democrats back Harris in 2024 race, but Pelosi, Obama silent

Many Democrats on Sunday quickly backed Vice President Kamala Harris to run as the party's presidential nominee against Donald Trump

July 21, 2024
Many Democrats back Harris in 2024 race, but Pelosi, Obama silent
News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden's legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn't translate into political support

Historians and political advisers say history will be kinder to President Joe Biden than voters have been

July 21, 2024
Biden's legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn't translate into political support
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Harris will seek Democratic nomination and could be the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket

Harris will seek Democratic nomination and could be the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket

July 21, 2024
Harris will seek Democratic nomination and could be the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resign

Democratic lawmakers are hailing President Joe Biden’s historic decision not to seek reelection as putting his country and his party before himself

July 21, 2024
Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resign
Election|News|Political|US

Biden will not seek reelection; endorses Harris

Biden will not seek reelection; endorses Harris

July 21, 2024
Biden will not seek reelection; endorses Harris
Election|News|Political|US

US reactions to President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday ended his reelection campaign.

July 21, 2024
US reactions to President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection
Election|News|Political

Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race

With President Joe Biden out of the presidential race, the Democratic Party will have to find another nominee. Past methods of choosing have had their flaws, but also their successes.

July 21, 2024
Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race
Election|News|Political|US

Text of Biden statement on him stepping aside as candidate

U.S. President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump.

July 21, 2024
Text of Biden statement on him stepping aside as candidate
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

With Kamala Harris, Democrats would bet against US history of sexism, racism

The Democratic party will be taking a historic gamble if it now turns to Vice President Kamala Harris to become its presidential candidate, betting that a

July 21, 2024
With Kamala Harris, Democrats would bet against US history of sexism, racism
Crime|News|Political|US

Secret Service chief noted a 'zero fail mission.' After Trump rally, she's facing calls to resign

The Secret Service and its director, Kimberly Cheatle, are under intense scrutiny after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump

July 21, 2024
Secret Service chief noted a 'zero fail mission.' After Trump rally, she's facing calls to resign
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

UK finance minister hints at above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers

Britain's new finance minister Rachel Reeves said she will consider giving inflation-busting pay increases for almost 2 million government employees later this month to avoid

July 21, 2024
UK finance minister hints at above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers
Election|Finance|News|Political|US

Biden outraises and outspends Trump in June as questions loom about the president’s political future

Biden outraises and outspends Trump in June as questions loom about the president’s political future

July 21, 2024
Biden outraises and outspends Trump in June as questions loom about the president’s political future
Europe|News|Political|World

Europe turns to conscription as threat of wider war with Russia grows

Europe turns to conscription as threat of wider war with Russia grows

July 21, 2024
Europe turns to conscription as threat of wider war with Russia grows
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden's future as nominee

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi gave a speech largely lacking mention of President Joe Biden's reelection bid to North Carolina Democrats in Raleigh

July 21, 2024
Pelosi delivers speech to NC Democrats with notable absence — Biden's future as nominee
Election|News|Political|US

Republican field in Michigan Senate race thins as party coalesces around former Rep. Mike Rogers

Detroit-area businessman Sandy Pensler has announced his withdrawal from the Republican Senate race in Michigan just ahead of the state's primary

July 20, 2024
Republican field in Michigan Senate race thins as party coalesces around former Rep. Mike Rogers
Election|News|Political|US

Clintons privately urge donors to keep giving to Biden as long as he remains presumptive nominee

Clintons privately urge donors to keep giving to Biden as long as he remains presumptive nominee

July 20, 2024
Clintons privately urge donors to keep giving to Biden as long as he remains presumptive nominee
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Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Ukraine is on its way to being able to “stand on its own feet” militarily and more than 20 other countries have pledged to maintain their own military and financial aid to the country even if the U.S. were to withdraw its support under a different president

July 20, 2024
Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump
Election|News|Political|US

2024 Election Latest: Biden ends reelection bid, endorses VP Harris for Democratic nomination

President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, upending the dynamics of the election in which he was to face Republican nominee Donald Trump

July 20, 2024
2024 Election Latest: Biden ends reelection bid, endorses VP Harris for Democratic nomination
News|Political|US

This is how Secret Service protection has changed for presidents over the years

As the world has vastly changed, so has protection for presidents since the days when the public could come to the White House to meet Abraham Lincoln

July 20, 2024
This is how Secret Service protection has changed for presidents over the years
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israeli settlers court Republican religious right after Hamas attacks

Ruth Lieberman, a Jewish settler in the Israeli occupied West Bank, is determined to thwart international pressure for a sovereign

July 20, 2024
Israeli settlers court Republican religious right after Hamas attacks
Europe|News|Political

Italy's Meloni says she can work with EU head von der Leyen despite party vote

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she would still be able to work with Ursula von der Leyen despite her Brothers of Italy party having voted against a second term for the

July 20, 2024
Italy's Meloni says she can work with EU head von der Leyen despite party vote
News|Opinion|Political

Trump’s epic week began with cheating death

Trump’s epic week began with cheating death

July 20, 2024
Trump’s epic week began with cheating death
Political|US

In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors

A historic gold-rush town in Northern California is at the center of a restitution fight led by Black families who say their ancestors' land was taken

July 20, 2024
In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
News|Political|World

China, Canada should work toward strategic partnership, China's Wang says

China and Canada should promote normalising relations and get back on track toward establishing a strategic partnership, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Canadian counterpart,

July 20, 2024
China, Canada should work toward strategic partnership, China's Wang says
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Prosecutors ask judge for trial date for man charged with attempting to kill Justice Kavanaugh in 2022

Prosecutors ask judge for trial date for man charged with attempting to kill Justice Kavanaugh in 2022

July 20, 2024
Prosecutors ask judge for trial date for man charged with attempting to kill Justice Kavanaugh in 2022
News|Political|US|World

Trump says he had ‘a very good phone call’ with Zelensky, discussed Russia-Ukraine war

Trump says he had ‘a very good phone call’ with Zelensky, discussed Russia-Ukraine war

July 19, 2024
Trump says he had ‘a very good phone call’ with Zelensky, discussed Russia-Ukraine war
News|Political|World

Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, disregarding international calls to release his country's political prisoners, suggested on Friday he would enlist them to clear up widespread

July 19, 2024
Belarus's Lukashenko suggests political prisoners to help in storm clean-up
MidEast|News|Political|World

Blinken says Iran’s nuclear weapon breakout time is probably down to 1-2 weeks

Blinken says Iran’s nuclear weapon breakout time is probably down to 1-2 weeks

July 19, 2024
Blinken says Iran’s nuclear weapon breakout time is probably down to 1-2 weeks
News|Political|US

Nominations for National Guard leaders languish, triggering concerns as top officers retire

The top four officers of the National Guard Bureau have left or are set to retire in about two weeks, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate

July 19, 2024
Nominations for National Guard leaders languish, triggering concerns as top officers retire
Election|News|Political|US

Biden faces fresh wave of Democratic defections as campaign tries to press forward

Biden faces fresh wave of Democratic defections as campaign tries to press forward

July 19, 2024
Biden faces fresh wave of Democratic defections as campaign tries to press forward
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Political|US

David Letterman will headline Biden fundraiser with Hawaii governor on July 29

David Letterman will headline a fundraiser with President Joe Biden in 10 days at the home of a family friend of Hawaii Gov. Josh Green

July 19, 2024
David Letterman will headline Biden fundraiser with Hawaii governor on July 29
Europe|News|Political|US|World

First lady Dr. Jill Biden to host fundraiser in Paris amid campaign chaos

First lady Dr. Jill Biden to host fundraiser in Paris amid campaign chaos

July 19, 2024
First lady Dr. Jill Biden to host fundraiser in Paris amid campaign chaos
Economy|Environment|News|Political|US

US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challenges

A federal appeals court is allowing a Biden administration rule aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in place as legal challenges continue

July 19, 2024
US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challenges
News|Political|World

Top UN court says Israeli occupation of West Bank and East Jerusalem is illegal

Top UN court says Israeli occupation of West Bank and East Jerusalem is illegal

July 19, 2024
Top UN court says Israeli occupation of West Bank and East Jerusalem is illegal
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel's contentious military exemption for ultra-Orthodox community

The Israeli military is set to issue call-up notices to 1,000 members of the Ultra Orthodox Haredi community on Sunday in the latest step in a long-running and divisive battle

July 19, 2024
Israel's contentious military exemption for ultra-Orthodox community
Africa|Economy|News|Political|World

Kenya president retains 6 former Cabinet ministers in first batch of appointments

Kenyan President William Ruto has appointed the first 11 members of his Cabinet

July 19, 2024
Kenya president retains 6 former Cabinet ministers in first batch of appointments
Crime|News|Political|World

What to know about Evan Gershkovich's conviction for espionage in Russia

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been convicted of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison

July 19, 2024
What to know about Evan Gershkovich's conviction for espionage in Russia
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

From a media perspective, it was a tale of two Trump speeches — and long enough for both

In the eyes of much of the media, Donald Trump failed to stick the landing with his acceptance speech at the Republican national convention

July 19, 2024
From a media perspective, it was a tale of two Trump speeches — and long enough for both
Election|News|Political|US

2024 Election Latest: Biden's campaign says he’s staying in the race

President Joe Biden's campaign is once again insisting that he is not stepping aside as he faces the stark reality that many Democrats at the highest levels want him to bow out of the 2024 election to make way for a new nominee atop the ticket

July 19, 2024
2024 Election Latest: Biden's campaign says he’s staying in the race
Crime|News|Political|US|World

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years for espionage by Russian court in case denounced by US as a sham

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years for espionage by Russian court in case denounced by US as a sham

July 19, 2024
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years for espionage by Russian court in case denounced by US as a sham
Crime|News|Political|World

RUSSIAN COURT FINDS AMERICAN REPORTER GUILTY OF SPYING

American journalist found guilty of spying in Russia

July 19, 2024
RUSSIAN COURT FINDS AMERICAN REPORTER GUILTY OF SPYING
Election|News|Political|US

Republicans emerge from their convention thrilled with Trump and talking about a blowout victory

Republican officials, strategists and activists who packed into their national convention this week are exuding a confidence not seen in decades

July 19, 2024
Republicans emerge from their convention thrilled with Trump and talking about a blowout victory
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Inside the ‘doom loop’ of Joe Biden’s campaign

Inside the ‘doom loop’ of Joe Biden’s campaign

July 19, 2024
Inside the ‘doom loop’ of Joe Biden’s campaign
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Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end

The top United Nations court says that Israel’s presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is “unlawful” and called on it to end and for settlement construction to stop immediately

July 19, 2024
Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end
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Trump recounts what happened during shooting

In a speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, former President Donald Trump formally accepted the GOP nomination. This is his first public speech since the attempted assignation at a rally in Pennsylvania. 

July 19, 2024
Trump recounts what happened during shooting
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Takeaways from the final night of the Republican National Convention

Takeaways from the final night of the Republican National Convention

July 19, 2024
Takeaways from the final night of the Republican National Convention
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'This is the endgame': Van Jones reacts to growing pressure on Biden

CNN's Van Jones weighs in on the growing number of prominent Democrats trying to get President Joe Biden to abandon his election campaign.

July 19, 2024
'This is the endgame': Van Jones reacts to growing pressure on Biden
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Rebranding Trump, former president recalls shooting details but avoids policy details: RNC Takeaways

Republicans wrapped a nominating convention that celebrated former President Donald Trump not just as a party leader but a living martyr who survived a would-be assassin’s bullet and is ready to work for everyday Americans after a sweeping victory in November

July 19, 2024
Rebranding Trump, former president recalls shooting details but avoids policy details: RNC Takeaways
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‘God was with me’: Trump speaks about assassination attempt

Donald Trump spoke about the assassination attempt on his life during a private screening in Milwaukee.

July 18, 2024
‘God was with me’: Trump speaks about assassination attempt
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Peru's Boluarte could be criminally responsible for protest deaths, Amnesty says

Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, could be criminally responsible and topped the chain of command that led to dozens of deaths during protests at the beginning of her presidency,

July 18, 2024
Peru's Boluarte could be criminally responsible for protest deaths, Amnesty says
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READ: Raskin’s letter encouraging Biden to reconsider reelection campaign

READ: Raskin’s letter encouraging Biden to reconsider reelection campaign

July 18, 2024
READ: Raskin’s letter encouraging Biden to reconsider reelection campaign
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Lou Dobbs, former Fox Business and CNN host, dead at 78

Lou Dobbs, a former Fox Business and CNN host who was a vocal supporter of Republican former President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 78, his friends and a

July 18, 2024
Lou Dobbs, former Fox Business and CNN host, dead at 78
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Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee's anti-drag show ban

A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional

July 18, 2024
Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee's anti-drag show ban
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Biden has COVID-19 and didn't wear a mask. The CDC's guidelines say he doesn't have to

President Joe Biden did not wear a face mask in public a couple of times after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19

July 18, 2024
Biden has COVID-19 and didn't wear a mask. The CDC's guidelines say he doesn't have to
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Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future

Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future

July 18, 2024
Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future
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Israeli lawmakers vote overwhelmingly against Palestinian statehood, challenging US policy

Israeli lawmakers vote overwhelmingly against Palestinian statehood, challenging US policy

July 18, 2024
Israeli lawmakers vote overwhelmingly against Palestinian statehood, challenging US policy
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Canada's Trudeau talked with Carney about joining government, newspaper says

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney last week about eventually joining his government, days after the Liberal leader reassured

July 18, 2024
Canada's Trudeau talked with Carney about joining government, newspaper says
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Russia says Armenia's warmer ties with NATO risk destabilising wider region

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Armenia's tilt towards NATO was a cause for regret and concern, and said Yerevan's actions risked

July 18, 2024
Russia says Armenia's warmer ties with NATO risk destabilising wider region
Europe|News|Political

Ursula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president

July 18, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen elected to second term as European Commission president
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Voting rights at risk after Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering

In two recent rulings, the conservative justices handed state lawmakers new power to redraw congressional maps to their liking – including in ways that end up diluting the Black vote.

July 18, 2024
Voting rights at risk after Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering
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Pennsylvania continues tradition as ‘keystone state’ in presidential elections

At the time of independence, Pennsylvania was also at the geographical center of the 13 original Colonies. It remains a focal point of American politics, and a swing state.

July 18, 2024
Pennsylvania continues tradition as ‘keystone state’ in presidential elections
Europe|News|Political

Von der Leyen reelected as EU Commission boss. What happens now?

Ursula von der Leyen was reelected by the European Parliament on Thursday for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU's powerful

July 18, 2024
Von der Leyen reelected as EU Commission boss. What happens now?
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Syrian President Assad's Baath Party clinches control of parliament, election results show

Results of Syria’s parliamentary elections show that President Bashar Assad’s Baath Party has won a majority of seats, as expected

July 18, 2024
Syrian President Assad's Baath Party clinches control of parliament, election results show
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Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda in RNC finale

Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, has accepted his party’s presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention

July 18, 2024
Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda in RNC finale
Crime|News|Political|US

Justice Department drops some January 6 obstruction charges and retools plea deals after Supreme Court ruling

Justice Department drops some January 6 obstruction charges and retools plea deals after Supreme Court ruling

July 18, 2024
Justice Department drops some January 6 obstruction charges and retools plea deals after Supreme Court ruling
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How Iran's Khamenei elevated a little-known moderate to the presidency

When intelligence officials briefed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in May ahead of a snap presidential election, their report was grim: angered by

July 18, 2024
How Iran's Khamenei elevated a little-known moderate to the presidency
Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin says it sees 'concentrated presence' of NATO warships in Black Sea as a threat to Russia

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia would consider any plans to establish a permanent presence of NATO warships in the Black Sea as a threat, given the alliance's involvement

July 18, 2024
Kremlin says it sees 'concentrated presence' of NATO warships in Black Sea as a threat to Russia
Europe|News|Political

Von der Leyen to propose new approach for border management and migrants return

Ursula von der Leyen pledged on Thursday to revamp border management, strengthen Frontex and Europol, and to put forward a new approach for the return of

July 18, 2024
Von der Leyen to propose new approach for border management and migrants return
Europe|News|Political

Ursula von der Leyen reelected to a second 5-year term as European Commission president

Lawmakers at the European Parliament have reelected Ursula von der Leyen to a second 5-year term as president of the European Union’s executive commission

July 18, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen reelected to a second 5-year term as European Commission president
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EU's von der Leyen vows not to weaken green policies in bid for new term

Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Thursday to not weaken Europe's efforts to tackle climate change, if she wins a second five-year term as President of the European Commission, the

July 18, 2024
EU's von der Leyen vows not to weaken green policies in bid for new term
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Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race

Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid

July 18, 2024
Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race
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Biden is trying to salvage his campaign. Democrats say things are only getting worse

Biden is trying to salvage his campaign. Democrats say things are only getting worse

July 18, 2024
Biden is trying to salvage his campaign. Democrats say things are only getting worse
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Pelosi privately told Biden polls show he cannot win and will take down the House; Biden responded with defensiveness

Pelosi privately told Biden polls show he cannot win and will take down the House; Biden responded with defensiveness

July 18, 2024
Pelosi privately told Biden polls show he cannot win and will take down the House; Biden responded with defensiveness

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