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

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Chinese legislature's meetings return, but the limited openness they once had is gone

Some of the most closely watched news conferences happen during China's annual meetings of its ceremonial legislature

Chinese legislature's meetings return, but the limited openness they once had is gone
Political

US Marshals Service seeks $38 million for new judge security programs

The U.S.

US Marshals Service seeks $38 million for new judge security programs
World

Explainer-How the West might use Russia's frozen reserves

Western officials are edging toward confiscating some of the $300-350 billion worth of frozen Russian financial assets to help support Ukraine, but how it will be done

Explainer-How the West might use Russia's frozen reserves
News

Explainer-Can Ukraine supporters force a US House vote on foreign aid?

As U.S.

Explainer-Can Ukraine supporters force a US House vote on foreign aid?
World

US, UN express concern about India's religion-based citizenship law

The U.S. government and the United Nations on Tuesday expressed concerns about a contentious religion-based citizenship law in India, with the UN calling the

US, UN express concern about India's religion-based citizenship law
World

Turkey's Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO, exacerbating war

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO must be avoided, adding he would host

Turkey's Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO, exacerbating war
Education|News|Political

What to know about a settlement that clarifies what's legal under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law

Florida's state government and LGBTQ+ advocates have settled a lawsuit challenging a law that bars teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools

What to know about a settlement that clarifies what's legal under Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law
News|Political|World

Close ally of late opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania's capital, team says

Associates of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny reported on Tuesday night that the politician’s close ally and top strategist was attacked near his home in Lithuania

Close ally of late opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania's capital, team says
Environment|Health|News|Political

Mississippi Senate votes to change control of Jackson's troubled water system

The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill for the second year in a row that would transfer control of the state capital city’s troubled water system to a regional board

Mississippi Senate votes to change control of Jackson's troubled water system
News|Political

David Mixner, LGBTQ+ activist and Bill Clinton campaign advisor, dies at 77

David Mixner, a longtime LGBTQ+ activist who was an adviser to Bill Clinton during his presidential campaign and later called him out over the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy regarding gays in the military, has died

David Mixner, LGBTQ+ activist and Bill Clinton campaign advisor, dies at 77
Business|News|Political|World

Argentina inflation slows for a 2nd month as President Milei keeps pushing austerity measures

Argentina’s inflation slowed down for a second consecutive month in February, as right-wing President Javier Milei continues to push austerity and deregulation measures in an effort to revive the country’s struggling economy

Argentina inflation slows for a 2nd month as President Milei keeps pushing austerity measures
News|Political

Mississippi Republican Sen. Wicker advances to general election. State also holds 4 House primaries

Mississippians have voted in party primaries for four seats in the U.S. House and one in the Senate

Mississippi Republican Sen. Wicker advances to general election. State also holds 4 House primaries
News|Political

The US has its first presidential rematch since 1956, and other facts about the Biden-Trump sequel

Biden vs

The US has its first presidential rematch since 1956, and other facts about the Biden-Trump sequel
World

Putin says Russia will work with any elected US leader, RIA reports

President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Wednesday that Russia does not interfere in any elections and it will work with any leader the American people elect.

Putin says Russia will work with any elected US leader, RIA reports
World

France's Macron, Poland's Tusk to meet Scholz in Berlin on Friday

French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday in Berlin, German and French government sources told

France's Macron, Poland's Tusk to meet Scholz in Berlin on Friday
Entertainment|Political

Chris Wallace looks back at Nixon-Kennedy election in the book "Countdown 1960"

Longtime newsman Chris Wallace isn’t only thinking about this year’s presidential election

Chris Wallace looks back at Nixon-Kennedy election in the book "Countdown 1960"
Business|Entertainment|News|Political

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees

The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees continues with the departure of its board chairman

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
News

Yellen says Biden tax credits boost clean energy investment in coal country

U.S.

Yellen says Biden tax credits boost clean energy investment in coal country
Economy

IMF intends to pick next managing director by end-April, board says

The International Monetary Fund has begun the process of selecting its next managing director and intends to choose a candidate by the end of April, the global lender's

IMF intends to pick next managing director by end-April, board says
News|Political

Biden's fraying coalition and Trump's struggle with moderates: AP data shows nominees' challenges

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have secured their party’s nominations for president, setting up a rematch of the 2020 election

Biden's fraying coalition and Trump's struggle with moderates: AP data shows nominees' challenges
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Geert Wilders says he doesn't have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier

Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders says he doesn’t have the support of his prospective coalition partners to become the next Dutch prime minister

Geert Wilders says he doesn't have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier
News

US regulator says trade groups judge-shopped for credit fee lawsuit

The U.S.

US regulator says trade groups judge-shopped for credit fee lawsuit
News|Political|World

Catalonia calls an early regional election that could add to Spain’s political uncertainty

The regional president of Catalonia has called an early election for May 12 after his minority government failed to pass a budget for Spain’s wealthy northeast region that includes Barcelona

Catalonia calls an early regional election that could add to Spain’s political uncertainty
World

Calm in Haitian capital extends into second day as US eyes transition soon

Haiti's capital was calm on Wednesday for the second day following the prime minister's announcement that he would step down, with political leaders in the

Calm in Haitian capital extends into second day as US eyes transition soon
News|Political

South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem's Texas dental trip and promo video

A Democratic legislator is calling for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the dental office

South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem's Texas dental trip and promo video

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