Today: September 22, 2024
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Trump floats billionaire Paulson as potential Treasury chief, Bloomberg reports

Donald Trump, who is set to face President Joe Biden in November's presidential election, has talked about selecting billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson as his Treasury secretary

Trump floats billionaire Paulson as potential Treasury chief, Bloomberg reports
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Philippines' Marcos to meet Blinken next week, presidential office says

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet U.S.

Philippines' Marcos to meet Blinken next week, presidential office says
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US-South Korea defense talks on track, but November not a hard deadline-US official

U.S.-South Korean talks on sharing the cost of keeping American troops in South Korea are on track and ahead of schedule, but the U.S.

US-South Korea defense talks on track, but November not a hard deadline-US official
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US Republican National Committee says minority-focused community centers to stay open

The Republican National Committee said on Wednesday that its community centers focused on voters of color would remain open, following media reports that some were shuttering as Donald

US Republican National Committee says minority-focused community centers to stay open
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How Chinese is TikTok? US lawmakers see it as China's tool, even as it distances itself from Beijing

Since its inception, TikTok has been intended only for non-Chinese markets, unavailable in mainland China

How Chinese is TikTok? US lawmakers see it as China's tool, even as it distances itself from Beijing
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Former Thai leader Thaksin makes first public appearances after release from detention

Thailand’s paroled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has launched a series of public appearances with an early morning visit to a holy shrine in the capital Bangkok before flying to his home province of Chiang Mai in the country’s north

Former Thai leader Thaksin makes first public appearances after release from detention
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North Korea's Kim drives new-type tank during drills and calls for efforts to prepare for war

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has joined his troops in training to operate newly developed battle tanks and called for bigger efforts to prepare for war

North Korea's Kim drives new-type tank during drills and calls for efforts to prepare for war
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Blinken to visit South Korea next week, attend Summit for Democracy

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Blinken to visit South Korea next week, attend Summit for Democracy
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The British government wants to define extremism. Critics say it's not that simple

The British government on Thursday published an official definition of “extremism.”

The British government wants to define extremism. Critics say it's not that simple
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US ban on TikTok would rob Biden, Democrats of 2024 election tool

If President Joe Biden keeps his promise to sign a ban on TikTok over its ties to the Chinese government, the 81-year-old may

US ban on TikTok would rob Biden, Democrats of 2024 election tool
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US EXIM bank to vote on Bahrain oil project, testing US climate pledge

The United States export credit agency on Thursday will vote on whether to back a $100 million loan for an oil and gas drilling project in Bahrain, testing

US EXIM bank to vote on Bahrain oil project, testing US climate pledge
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Biden holds 1 point lead over Trump, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

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Biden holds 1 point lead over Trump, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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Top US military chief visits munitions plants with lawmakers to press the need to arm Ukraine

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown is visiting U.S. weapon factories in Oklahoma and Arkansas to address concerns over billions of dollars being sent to Ukraine and other allies when there are so many needs at home

Top US military chief visits munitions plants with lawmakers to press the need to arm Ukraine
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Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the war

Senators from both major political parties are urging congressional leaders to ensure that more visas are made available to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. troops in America’s longest war

Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided the US in the war
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Spanish parliament set to approve controversial amnesty for Catalan separatists

Spain’s Parliament is set to give its initial approval Thursday to a controversial amnesty bill aimed at forgiving crimes — both proved and alleged — committed by Catalan separatists during a chaotic attempt to hold an independence referendum six years ago

Spanish parliament set to approve controversial amnesty for Catalan separatists
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Geert Wilders says it is 'constitutionally wrong' that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions

Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders says it is unfair and “constitutionally wrong” that he had to sacrifice his leadership aspirations in order to pave the way for a right-wing ruling coalition in the Netherlands after his party won elections in November

Geert Wilders says it is 'constitutionally wrong' that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions
Business

Britain proposes 'debanking' law after NatWest debacle

Britain proposed a draft law on Thursday that will compel banks to give customers three months' notice and an explanation before closing their accounts, after former

Britain proposes 'debanking' law after NatWest debacle
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Russia will not boycott Paris Games, Russian Olympic chief says

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) will not boycott this year's Paris Olympics, its president said on Thursday, despite restrictions on athletes imposed by the International

Russia will not boycott Paris Games, Russian Olympic chief says
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Democratic ETF outpaces Republican peer on Big Tech bets

An exchange-traded fund that follows the stock trades of Democratic lawmakers has seen sharp gains since its launch last year, outperforming a Republican-oriented

Democratic ETF outpaces Republican peer on Big Tech bets
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US Senate top Republican McConnell criticizes anti 'judge shopping' policy

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US Senate top Republican McConnell criticizes anti 'judge shopping' policy
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Indicted US Senator Menendez considers seeking re-election as independent, NBC News reports

Indicted U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is considering running for re-election as an independent, NBC News reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Indicted US Senator Menendez considers seeking re-election as independent, NBC News reports
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Lower house of Japan's parliament passes bill to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, but not guarantee rights

The powerful lower house of Japan’s parliament has passed a bill to promote awareness of LGBTQ+ issues amid protests by activists who say that last-minute revisions by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s conservative party favor opponents of sexual equality instead of guaranteeing equal rights

Lower house of Japan's parliament passes bill to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, but not guarantee rights
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Duty, Honor, Outrage: Change to West Point's mission statement sparks controversy

“Duty, Honor, Country” has been the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for 126 years

Duty, Honor, Outrage: Change to West Point's mission statement sparks controversy
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Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister

Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform
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The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

The League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to New Hampshire voters from using artificial intelligence for future deceptions

The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

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