Today: September 18, 2024
Today: September 18, 2024

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Election|Political

Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names

Vice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running mate as she approaches one of most consequential decisions of her new presidential candidacy

Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names
Crime|News|Political

Watchdog finds no improper influence in sentencing recommendation for Trump ally Roger Stone

A Department of Justice watchdog investigation has found no evidence that politics played an improper role in a decision to propose a lighter prison sentence for Roger Stone, a close ally of former President Donald Trump

Watchdog finds no improper influence in sentencing recommendation for Trump ally Roger Stone
Americas|Economy|Environment|Finance

Brazil, US to unveil climate transition initiative, Brazil's finance minister says

Brazil and the United States will unveil a joint climate transition initiative, Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday, after earlier meeting with U.S.

Brazil, US to unveil climate transition initiative, Brazil's finance minister says
Arts|Education

In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes

Georgia state Superintendent Richard Woods now says the state will pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies

In a reversal, Georgia now says districts can use state funding to teach AP Black studies classes
Americas|News|Political

Panama says flights operating normally after Venezuela plane was blocked

Authorities from Venezuela and Panama on Friday said normal air travel had resumed between the countries after Panama had earlier

Panama says flights operating normally after Venezuela plane was blocked
Americas|Election

Venezuela's bondholders hope pre-election recruitment drive will pay off

As Venezuela heads for pivotal elections at the weekend, its bondholders are on a recruitment drive in the hope the vote will open up some

Venezuela's bondholders hope pre-election recruitment drive will pay off
Election|Political

The fight to define Harris is on. And for now, Republicans are dominating Democrats on the airwaves

Kamala Harris is already facing a wave of Republican-backed attack ads questioning her leadership, her progressive record and what she knew about President Joe Biden’s decline

The fight to define Harris is on. And for now, Republicans are dominating Democrats on the airwaves
Political

Acting Secret Service director to testify before Senate committees

The acting director of the U.S.

Acting Secret Service director to testify before Senate committees
Asia|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

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

Vietnam bids farewell to late party leader Nguyen Phu Trong

Vietnam on Thursday began a two-day state funeral service to bid farewell to Nguyen Phu Trong, 80, the leader of its ruling Communist Party who died a week earlier.

Vietnam bids farewell to late party leader Nguyen Phu Trong
Americas|News|Opinion|Political

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

Noncitizens are less likely to participate in a census with citizenship question, study says
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel

Jill Biden travels to Paris Olympics as her husband passes the torch

Jill Biden travels to Paris Olympics as her husband passes the torch

Jill Biden travels to Paris Olympics as her husband passes the torch
Economy|Finance

Global investors scramble to dodge US election curveballs

Investors are scrambling to shore up global portfolios against wild market swings ahead of the Nov.

Global investors scramble to dodge US election curveballs
Americas|News|Political

Declining Mexican crude output could shatter energy independence dream

Mexico's incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum will likely face a new challenge fulfilling the dream of energy independence that led her predecessor to

Declining Mexican crude output could shatter energy independence dream
Americas|Election

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition candidate turned cheerleader-in-chief

Laughter, tears, and requests for help often greet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as she tours the country urging voters to back change in the

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition candidate turned cheerleader-in-chief
Election|Political

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

Venezuela's last-minute opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez seeks dialogue
Americas|Election|Political

In Venezuela, disillusioned former socialists now back the opposition

Sunday's presidential election in Venezuela has attracted a level of voter enthusiasm not seen in at least a decade.

In Venezuela, disillusioned former socialists now back the opposition
Election|Political

Nicolas Maduro runs for a third presidential term in Venezuela

By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in power since 2013 and running for a third term on July 28, is confident he is still the right man to lead the OPEC country that has

Nicolas Maduro runs for a third presidential term in Venezuela
Business|Europe|Political|Sports

Macron's political crisis hurts business morale ahead of Paris Olympics

As President Emmanuel Macron welcomes business leaders including Elon Musk to Paris ahead of Friday's Olympic opening ceremony, there are early signs France's political deadlock is

Macron's political crisis hurts business morale ahead of Paris Olympics
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports

Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants

Argentine President Javier Milei has arrived in Paris, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team’s derogatory post-match chants about French players

Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
Crime|Political

Judge won't block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis

A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary request to block a commission created to discipline and remove prosecutors

Judge won't block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

Publisher plans massive ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ reprints to meet demand for VP candidate JD Vance's book

Former President Donald Trump’s selection of JD Vance as his running mate has led to a surge in sales for “Hillbilly Elegy,” his best-selling memoir that came out in 2016

Publisher plans massive ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ reprints to meet demand for VP candidate JD Vance's book
News|Political|Technology

FCC pursues new rules for AI in political ads, but changes may not take effect before the election

The Federal Communications Commission has advanced a proposal that would require political advertisers to disclose their use of artificial intelligence in broadcast television and radio ads

FCC pursues new rules for AI in political ads, but changes may not take effect before the election
Africa|Political

US issues sanctions on rebel group alliance over conflict in DRC

The United States on Thursday will impose sanctions on a coalition of rebel groups it accused of seeking to overthrow the Democratic Republic of Congo's

US issues sanctions on rebel group alliance over conflict in DRC
Americas|Election|Political

Venezuela candidates close campaigns, opposition trusts military to back result

Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez said on Thursday he trusts the country's military will ensure respect for the result of the presidential election this Sunday, as he

Venezuela candidates close campaigns, opposition trusts military to back result

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