Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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Explainer-Article 23: what you need to know about Hong Kong's new national security laws

Hong Kong's government on Friday unveiled its proposed national security bill, following a month-long public consultation that ended last week.

Explainer-Article 23: what you need to know about Hong Kong's new national security laws
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's presidential primaries

Voters in Washington state might put former President Donald Trump over the top in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's presidential primaries
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Killing of Laken Riley is now front and center of US immigration debate and 2024 presidential race

With an unscripted clash between President Joe Biden and a Georgia congresswoman at Thursday night’s State of the Union speech, the killing of a Georgia nursing student was further cemented as a political rallying point in the 2024 race for president

Killing of Laken Riley is now front and center of US immigration debate and 2024 presidential race
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the March 12 presidential contests

Super Tuesday put former President Donald Trump within reach of clinching his third consecutive Republican presidential nomination

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the March 12 presidential contests
Business

US Treasury's Yellen tells MSNBC housing tax credit could help supply

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US Treasury's Yellen tells MSNBC housing tax credit could help supply
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After speech, Biden launches major tour plus $30 million ad buy

President Joe Biden visits Pennsylvania on Friday to kick off a tour of battleground states and his reelection team will spend $30 million on an ad buy as he

After speech, Biden launches major tour plus $30 million ad buy
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Republican Matt Dolan has landed former US Sen. Rob Portman's endorsement in Ohio's Senate primary

Republican Matt Dolan has landed the endorsement of former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman in the three-way primary to face Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown this fall

Republican Matt Dolan has landed former US Sen. Rob Portman's endorsement in Ohio's Senate primary
World

Families of Americans still detained abroad press for more help

Some families of Americans detained abroad said on Friday that the U.S. government can be an obstacle as they battle to secure the release of

Families of Americans still detained abroad press for more help
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Biden calls out 'shrinkflation' as part of a broader strategy to reframe how voters view the economy

President Joe Biden is all-in on calling out “shrinkflation.”

Biden calls out 'shrinkflation' as part of a broader strategy to reframe how voters view the economy
World

Blinken urged Haitian PM to support government transition proposal, State Dept says

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Blinken urged Haitian PM to support government transition proposal, State Dept says
News

Corruption case against former New York lieutenant governor is revived

A federal appeals court on Friday revived corruption charges against former New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin, who prosecutors accused of funneling a

Corruption case against former New York lieutenant governor is revived
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UN Security Council urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during holy month of Ramadan

The U.N. Security Council is urging Sudan’s warring parties to halt hostilities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and allow desperately needed aid to reach 25 million people

UN Security Council urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during holy month of Ramadan
World

US says building Gaza port to take 'likely up to 60 days'

A temporary port system that the U.S. is seeking to build to speed up aid to Gaza will take "likely up to 60 days" to complete and involve

US says building Gaza port to take 'likely up to 60 days'
World

South Sudan elections not on path for credible process, US official warns

Elections set to be held in South Sudan in December are not on a path for a credible process without urgent action, a senior U.S.

South Sudan elections not on path for credible process, US official warns
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Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis and judge in Trump 2020 election case draw primary challengers

A progressive Democrat and a Republican who briefly worked in Donald Trump’s administration have entered the district attorney’s race in Fulton County, Georgia, where the former president is being prosecuted

Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis and judge in Trump 2020 election case draw primary challengers
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Biden's reference to 'an illegal' rankles some Democrats who argue he's still preferable to Trump

President Joe Biden is facing disappointment and anger from some allies for calling the suspect in the killing of a Georgia nursing student an “illegal” during his State of the Union speech

Biden's reference to 'an illegal' rankles some Democrats who argue he's still preferable to Trump
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Students lobby to dethrone Connecticut's state insect, the voraciously predatory praying mantis

When it comes to state insects, most states honor fuzzy or beloved bugs like honey bees or butterflies

Students lobby to dethrone Connecticut's state insect, the voraciously predatory praying mantis
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Program that allows 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US each month upheld by judge

A federal judge has upheld the use of an immigration program that allows up to 30,000 migrants from four countries into the U.S. per month

Program that allows 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US each month upheld by judge
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Who are the Russian dissidents still serving time after Alexei Navalny died behind bars?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure his fifth term in power this month on the heels of opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in prison

Who are the Russian dissidents still serving time after Alexei Navalny died behind bars?
World

Turkey, US discuss Ukraine, Gaza, ways to improve ties, foreign min says

Turkish and U.S. officials held comprehensive talks about the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and various bilateral issues during meetings in Washington, Turkey's foreign minister said

Turkey, US discuss Ukraine, Gaza, ways to improve ties, foreign min says
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Hungary's PM Orban supports Trump after Florida meeting

Hungary's right-wing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban lent his support to his long-time ally Donald Trump's bid to return to White House after meeting the former U.S.

Hungary's PM Orban supports Trump after Florida meeting
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Pakistan's lawmakers pick Asif Ali Zardari as the country's president for a second time

Pakistan's lawmakers have chosen Asif Ali Zardari as the country's new president

Pakistan's lawmakers pick Asif Ali Zardari as the country's president for a second time
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Spain's prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state

Spain's prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state

Spain's prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state
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Biden makes contradictory comments on Gaza 'red line' in MSNBC interview

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Biden makes contradictory comments on Gaza 'red line' in MSNBC interview
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Portugal’s election could add momentum to Europe’s drift to the right due to corruption, hardship

Portugal is holding a general election Sunday against a backdrop of corruption scandals and economic hardship that have eroded faith in moderate mainstream parties

Portugal’s election could add momentum to Europe’s drift to the right due to corruption, hardship

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