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Biden to remain in Washington this weekend as shutdown looms

U.S.

Biden to remain in Washington this weekend as shutdown looms
Economy

Republican infighting defeats US House bill to avert shutdown

The U.S.

Republican infighting defeats US House bill to avert shutdown
Political

Analysis-Feinstein's death poses two big questions for US Senate Democrats

The death of trailblazing U.S.

Analysis-Feinstein's death poses two big questions for US Senate Democrats
World

US condemns China's reported life sentence for Uyghur activist Rahile Dewat

The United States on Friday condemned a reported life sentence handed down in China to a high-profile Uyghur academic Rahile Dawut.

US condemns China's reported life sentence for Uyghur activist Rahile Dewat
World

Elon Musk wades into German debate over migration

Billionaire Elon Musk waded into German politics on Friday, sharing the post of another account on his social media platform X that attacked the

Elon Musk wades into German debate over migration
World

US monitoring large Serbian force along Kosovo border -White House

The United States is monitoring a troubling Serbian military deployment along the border of Kosovo that is destabilizing the area, the White House said on Friday and called for

US monitoring large Serbian force along Kosovo border -White House
Political

Trump ally Scott Hall agrees to plea deal in Georgia elections case

Donald Trump ally and former Republican poll watcher Scott Hall on Friday pleaded guilty to conspiring to interfere with Georgia's elections as part of the former U.S.

Trump ally Scott Hall agrees to plea deal in Georgia elections case
News

US names veteran diplomat as top China policy official

The Biden administration on Friday named Mark Lambert as its top China policy official at the State Department, appointing the veteran diplomat amid tense

US names veteran diplomat as top China policy official
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Arizona’s governor didn’t ‘mysteriously’ step down. She was in DC less than a day and is back now

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' brief trip out of state this week has been wildly misrepresented on social media and conservative news sites

Arizona’s governor didn’t ‘mysteriously’ step down. She was in DC less than a day and is back now
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Factbox-How a US government shutdown would affect foreign policy

If Congress fails to provide funding for the fiscal year starting on Sunday and the government shuts down, the effects will be felt around the world, with many workers

Factbox-How a US government shutdown would affect foreign policy
News|Political

Federal prosecutors press Trump gag order request as judge sets hearing for arguments

Federal prosecutors are pressing their case for a limited gag order on former President Donald Trump

Federal prosecutors press Trump gag order request as judge sets hearing for arguments
Political

Robert Kennedy Jr to run as independent, could complicate Trump, Biden 2024 contest

U.S. presidential hopeful Robert F.

Robert Kennedy Jr to run as independent, could complicate  Trump, Biden 2024 contest
World

India's Jaishankar says Canada has 'climate of violence' for Indian diplomats

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Friday there was a "climate of violence" and an "atmosphere of intimidation" against Indian diplomats

India's Jaishankar says Canada has 'climate of violence' for Indian diplomats
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Mississippi sees spike in child care enrollment after abortion ban and child support policy change

Mississippi's human services director says the state has seen a consistent increase in the number of families accepting public assistance for child care since lawmakers banned abortion in almost all circumstances

Mississippi sees spike in child care enrollment after abortion ban and child support policy change
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The Dianne Feinstein they knew: Women of the Senate remember a tireless fighter and a true friend

In tributes to Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death, her female colleagues talked about her indomitable, fierce intelligence and how she had paved the way for so many women

The Dianne Feinstein they knew: Women of the Senate remember a tireless fighter and a true friend
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Maldives opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz wins the presidential runoff, local media say

Media in the Maldives say opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz, who supports closer ties between the Indian Ocean archipelago and China, won the presidential runoff on Saturday with more than 53% of the vote

Maldives opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz wins the presidential runoff, local media say
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Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk seeks to boost his election chances with a rally in Warsaw

Poland’s opposition leader Donald Tusk is leading a march in Warsaw on Sunday aimed at energizing supporters and winning new hearts in his against-the-odds battle to unseat the right-wing government in the nation’s upcoming parliamentary election

Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk seeks to boost his election chances with a rally in Warsaw
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Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions as drones attack overnight

Russian President Vladimir Putin has released an address marking the one-year anniversary of Moscow’s unilateral annexation of four Ukrainian regions

Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions as drones attack overnight
News

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing stopgap bill

The

US Congress averts government shutdown, passing stopgap bill
Political

California's Newsom promoting Biden in '24 - and perhaps himself in '28

Shortly after Wednesday's second Republican presidential debate concluded, California Governor Gavin Newsom was holding court in the so-called "spin room," bouncing from one

California's Newsom promoting Biden in '24 - and perhaps himself in '28
News|Political

Dianne Feinstein was at the center of a key LGBTQ+ moment. She's being lauded as an evolving ally

The nation's LGBTQ+ leaders are lauding the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a longtime friend who learned and evolved to become an ally

Dianne Feinstein was at the center of a key LGBTQ+ moment. She's being lauded as an evolving ally
Health|News|Political

Anti-abortion groups are at odds on strategies ahead of Ohio vote. It could be a preview for 2024

Abortion opponents in Ohio are at odds over how to frame their opposition to a reproductive rights amendment on the state’s November ballot and over longer-term goals on how severely they would restrict the procedure

Anti-abortion groups are at odds on strategies ahead of Ohio vote. It could be a preview for 2024
Business|Entertainment|News|Political

Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor

The legal fights between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up this week

Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor
World

Kosovo demands Serbia withdraw troops from border

Kosovo on Saturday demanded that Serbia withdraw its troops from their common border, saying it was ready to protect its territorial integrity.

Kosovo demands Serbia withdraw troops from border
Health|News|Political

Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place

A federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues

Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place

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