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Blinken subpoenaed to appear next week before House committee over Afghanistan

The U.S.

Blinken subpoenaed to appear next week before House committee over Afghanistan
Political

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is latest Trump ally to make dig at Harris over biological kids

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is latest Trump ally to make dig at Harris over biological kids

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is latest Trump ally to make dig at Harris over biological kids
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Melania Trump says she stands ‘proudly behind my nude modeling work’

Melania Trump says she stands ‘proudly behind my nude modeling work’

Melania Trump says she stands ‘proudly behind my nude modeling work’
Business|Election|News|Technology

Workers at Musk's Tesla, SpaceX and X donate to Harris while he backs Trump

Billionaire Elon Musk has endorsed Republican former President Donald Trump in the race for the White House, but employees at his collection of companies are largely

Workers at Musk's Tesla, SpaceX and X donate to Harris while he backs Trump
News|Science|Technology

US to convene global AI safety summit in November

The Biden administration plans to convene a global safety summit on artificial intelligence, it said on Wednesday, as Congress continues to struggle with

US to convene global AI safety summit in November
News|Sports

Donald Trump told new security arrangements are needed if he keeps playing golf

The head of the Secret Service told Donald Trump in a private meeting that significant new security arrangements will be needed if he wants to keep playing golf,

Donald Trump told new security arrangements are needed if he keeps playing golf
Crime|News

FBI probing threatening letters sent to election officials in six states

The FBI and the U.S.

FBI probing threatening letters sent to election officials in six states
Crime|Election|News

The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states

The FBI says it is investigating suspicious packages that have been sent to or received by elections officials more than 15 states

The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states
Economy

US to seek 6 million barrels of oil for reserve, amid low oil price

The Biden administration will seek up to 6 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a source familiar with issue said on Tuesday, a

US to seek 6 million barrels of oil for reserve, amid low oil price
Americas

US House Republicans set vote for must-pass spending bill with voting requirement

The U.S.

US House Republicans set vote for must-pass spending bill with voting requirement
Election|Opinion

Happiness swings votes – and America’s current mood could scramble expectations of young and old voters

The 2024 election has upended traditional voting blocs, with young people trending rightward and seniors embracing Harris. New research proposes an intriguing theory: It may come down to happiness.

Happiness swings votes – and America’s current mood could scramble expectations of young and old voters
Election|News|Political

Trump sticks to schedule and heated rhetoric after apparent assassination attempt

A day after what appeared to be the second attempt on his life in two months, Donald Trump's campaign and allies said he would hit the trail

Trump sticks to schedule and heated rhetoric after apparent assassination attempt
News

Blinken to travel to Egypt and discuss Gaza ceasefire

U.S.

Blinken to travel to Egypt and discuss Gaza ceasefire
Americas

Biden says US Secret Service needs more help

The U.S.

Biden says US Secret Service needs more help
News

Speaker Johnson navigates Trump and a narrow majority in government funding fight

Speaker Johnson navigates Trump and a narrow majority in government funding fight

Speaker Johnson navigates Trump and a narrow majority in government funding fight
Business|News|Technology

TikTok faces tough questions from court over challenge to US law

A lawyer for TikTok and Chinese parent company ByteDance sought on Monday to convince a federal appeals court to block a U.S. law that would ban the short

TikTok faces tough questions from court over challenge to US law
Americas|Election|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Stock futures, dollar steady after FBI says it is investigating another assassination attempt on Trump

U.S. stock futures and the dollar were little changed on Sunday after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe following what the FBI said

Stock futures, dollar steady after FBI says it is investigating another assassination attempt on Trump
Business|Economy|Election

US voters narrowly support Trump's tariff pitch, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Donald Trump's campaign vow to increase tariffs on imported goods, particularly from China, has the support of a narrow majority of U.S. voters, illustrating his

US voters narrowly support Trump's tariff pitch, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
MidEast|News|World

UAE does not plan to re-open F-35 fighter jet talks with U.S. - UAE official

The United Arab Emirates does not expect to resume talks with the U.S. about a multi-billion dollar deal for F-35 warplanes, irrespective of who is elected to the White House in

UAE does not plan to re-open F-35 fighter jet talks with U.S. - UAE official
News|Political

Dick Cheney was once vilified by Democrats. Now he's backing Harris. Will it matter?

Former Vice President Dick Cheney is a career Republican still vilified by Democrats over the Iraq War

Dick Cheney was once vilified by Democrats. Now he's backing Harris. Will it matter?
Health|News|Opinion|Political

Arizona's 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books

Arizona’s Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions is officially repealed

Arizona's 1864 abortion ban is officially off the books
Election

What we know about Vice President Kamala Harris' gun

Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris said during Tuesday's debate with Republican Donald Trump that she owns a gun, a revelation that surprised some voters but

What we know about Vice President Kamala Harris' gun
Election

Trump backs away from far-right activist Loomer's comments but welcomes her support

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday sought to distance himself from far-right conspiracy theorist

Trump backs away from far-right activist Loomer's comments but welcomes her support
Business|Election|News

After just a few hours, U.S. election bets put on hold by appeals court ruling

Just hours after it began, legal betting on the outcome of U.S. Congressional elections has been put on hold by a federal appeals court

After just a few hours, U.S. election bets put on hold by appeals court ruling
Africa|Americas|News|World

Biden to make first Africa visit with Angola trip in coming weeks, sources say

President Joe Biden is planning a trip to Angola in coming weeks, fulfilling an earlier promise that would make him the first U.S. head of state to visit sub-

Biden to make first Africa visit with Angola trip in coming weeks, sources say
News|Political|World

Blinken says Russia's RT is conducting intelligence activities overseas

Countries should treat the activities of Russian state broadcaster RT as they do covert intelligence operations, U.S.

Blinken says Russia's RT is conducting intelligence activities overseas
Election|News|Opinion|Political

One in four US Black men under 50 support Trump for president, NAACP poll finds

Over one quarter of younger Black men say they would support Republican candidate Donald Trump in this year's U.S. presidential election, an NAACP poll showed

One in four US Black men under 50 support Trump for president, NAACP poll finds
News|World

Biden administration unveils new evidence of RT’s key role in Russian intelligence operations globally

Biden administration unveils new evidence of RT’s key role in Russian intelligence operations globally

Biden administration unveils new evidence of RT’s key role in Russian intelligence operations globally
Americas|Business|News|Technology|World

UAE to ask Trump to fulfil F-35 deal if he's re-elected, sources say

The United Arab Emirates would seek to revive a multi-billion dollar deal with the U.S. for F-35 warplanes and armed drones if Donald Trump wins a second term

UAE to ask Trump to fulfil F-35 deal if he's re-elected, sources say
News|Opinion|Political

Scaramucci’s theory on why there will be a second debate between Trump and Harris

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci reacts to former President Donald Trump's announcement that he would not participate in another presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Scaramucci’s theory on why there will be a second debate between Trump and Harris
Crime|News

Charges expected in alleged Iran hack on Trump campaign, Washington Post reports

U.S. authorities are preparing to file criminal charges after the Trump campaign said in August that some of its internal communications were hacked and blamed the Iranian government, the

Charges expected in alleged Iran hack on Trump campaign, Washington Post reports
Political

White House condemns Trump ties to conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer

The White House rebuked former President Donald Trump on Thursday for his association with far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who

White House condemns Trump ties to conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer
News

Judiciary refers ex-Alaska judge to US House for potential impeachment

The federal judiciary's top policymaking body has made a referral to the U.S.

Judiciary refers ex-Alaska judge to US House for potential impeachment
Economy|Education|Health|News

Congressional Democrats push resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions

A resolution introduced by Congressional Democrats would make clear that U.S. emergency rooms need to provide emergency abortions when a woman’s health or life is at risk, despite strict state abortion bans

Congressional Democrats push resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions
Celebrity|Crime|News

Trump bid to move hush money criminal case to federal court stalls

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday declined to interfere with a lower court decision to keep Donald Trump's already-decided criminal case over hush money paid to a porn

Trump bid to move hush money criminal case to federal court stalls
Crime|News|World

Black rights activists convicted of conspiracy, not guilty of acting as Russian agents

Four Black rights activists have been convicted in Florida federal court of conspiring to act as unregistered Russian agents

Black rights activists convicted of conspiracy, not guilty of acting as Russian agents
News

A Trump 2.0 wrinkle for U.S.-China relations: sanctions on U.S. officials

As he campaigns for a second term, former president Donald Trump has made a tough stance toward China central to his pitch on foreign policy.

A Trump 2.0 wrinkle for U.S.-China relations: sanctions on U.S. officials
Americas|Election|News

US election certification to take place with tighter security after 2021 attack

The U.S. government will increase security for Congress' certification of the Nov. 5 election result, which is due on Jan. 6, to avoid a repeat of the 2021

US election certification to take place with tighter security after 2021 attack
Americas|News|Political

US lawmakers urge Biden to close tariff 'loophole' for Chinese small package imports

A majority of Democratic U.S.

US lawmakers urge Biden to close tariff 'loophole' for Chinese small package imports
Americas

Haitian Americans fear for their safety after Trump repeats false claims about immigrants

Haitian Americans said they fear for their safety after Donald Trump repeated a false and derogatory claim during this week's

Haitian Americans fear for their safety after Trump repeats false claims about immigrants
Business|Economy|Finance

Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel make last-ditch effort to win US nod, source says

A top Nippon Steel executive and U.S.

Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel make last-ditch effort to win US nod, source says
News

Biden, Harris and Trump visit Sept. 11 sites to mark 2001 attacks

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump made a rare joint appearance on Wednesday at the New York City

Biden, Harris and Trump visit Sept. 11 sites to mark 2001 attacks
Election|News|Political

'Odious': Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's claim about Haitian immigrants

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks claims made by former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC presidential debate.

'Odious': Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's claim about Haitian immigrants
Election|News|Opinion|Political

Harris addresses Trump’s false claims about her race and his history of racial division

Kamala Harris has addressed false claims by former President Donald Trump about her racial identity, calling his remarks about race a “tragedy” for someone seeking the office of the presidency

Harris addresses Trump’s false claims about her race and his history of racial division
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the end of the presidential debate

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends
Health|News

Congressman Joe Wilson collapses at event, rushed to hospital

Republican representative Joe Wilson, a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, collapsed at an event on Tuesday and was rushed to hospital, his office said.

Congressman Joe Wilson collapses at event, rushed to hospital
MidEast|News|World

Biden condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ death of American activist killed by IDF in the West Bank

Biden condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ death of American activist killed by IDF in the West Bank

Biden condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ death of American activist killed by IDF in the West Bank
News

US Secret Service official who oversees protective operations to retire this week

US Secret Service official who oversees protective operations to retire this week

US Secret Service official who oversees protective operations to retire this week
Economy|News

House GOP funding plan clears key hurdle but remains at risk of failing

House GOP funding plan clears key hurdle but remains at risk of failing

House GOP funding plan clears key hurdle but remains at risk of failing
Political

Republicans pushing 'dangerous' Haitian conspiracy theory, White House says

The White House said Republicans are spreading dangerous false claims about Haitian immigrants, after U.S. vice presidential candidate JD

Republicans pushing 'dangerous' Haitian conspiracy theory, White House says
Election|News|Political

Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects

House Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
Americas|News

Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race

New Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries

Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race
Uncategorized

Indian family of Usha Vance, wife of Trump's VP pick, known for academic prowess

By Rishika Sadam and Krishna N.

Indian family of Usha Vance, wife of Trump's VP pick, known for academic prowess
Election

Ex-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty, could testify in Georgia case

A former lawyer for Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded guilty to aiding the former U.S. president's efforts to overturn his election defeat in the state of Georgia, agreeing to

Ex-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty, could testify in Georgia case
News

Biden and first lady to visit Maine on Friday to mourn shooting victims

U.S.

Biden and first lady to visit Maine on Friday to mourn shooting victims
News

Nearly 100 US state legislators to discuss gun violence with VP Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris will host 100 Democratic state legislators from 39 states at the White House on Wednesday, as the Biden administration searches for

Nearly 100 US state legislators to discuss gun violence with VP Harris
News

Trump, allies press misconduct claim against Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis

Lawyers for Donald Trump and several allies charged with trying to overturn his election loss in Georgia will ask a judge on Thursday to disqualify the prosecutor on

Trump, allies press misconduct claim against Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis
News

'Chaotic' US Congress faces whirlwind of shutdown, impeachment, border fights

The U.S.

'Chaotic' US Congress faces whirlwind of shutdown, impeachment, border fights
News

Out of money, Pentagon chief looks to convince allies of commitment to Ukraine

U.S.

Out of money, Pentagon chief looks to convince allies of commitment to Ukraine
News

Hardline Republicans' hopes dashed as US Congress pushes funding bill forward

U.S.

Hardline Republicans' hopes dashed as US Congress pushes funding bill forward
News

Across US, homeless initiatives highlight a growing crisis

U.S. state and local governments pushed ahead this week with divergent strategies to deal with the country's homeless crisis, aiming either to raise more funds to address

Across US, homeless initiatives highlight a growing crisis
Election

Pennsylvania can discard undated mail-in ballots, US appeals court rules

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday rejected a challenge to a Pennsylvania rule that allowed the state to discard mail-in ballots that arrive on time but in envelopes with

Pennsylvania can discard undated mail-in ballots, US appeals court rules
Business

US Senate confirms two for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed David Rosner, a Democrat, and Lindsay See, a Republican, as members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

US Senate confirms two for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
News

US Supreme Court's Roberts rebuffs senators' call for Alito meeting

U.S.

US Supreme Court's Roberts rebuffs senators' call for Alito meeting
News

Biden to deliver Morehouse commencement address over student, faculty concerns

U.S.

Biden to deliver Morehouse commencement address over student, faculty concerns
News

How Trump could influence the makeup of the Fed

Donald Trump's allies are reported to be drafting proposals to erode the Federal Reserve's independence if the presumptive Republican presidential nominee regains the White House, with

How Trump could influence the makeup of the Fed
Election

Biden's re-election campaign won't stop using TikTok

Joe Biden's reelection campaign plans to continue using TikTok, a campaign official said on Wednesday, shortly after the U.S. president signed into law a bill

Biden's re-election campaign won't stop using TikTok
Political

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers

Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson and far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have met for a second day at the Capitol as they try to figure out an off-ramp to her threat for a vote on the motion to remove him from office

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers
Health

Judge blocks Kansas law requiring doctors to say medication abortion can be reversed

A judge in Kansas on Monday blocked a state law requiring healthcare providers to tell patients that medication abortion can be reversed and that abortion is linked to

Judge blocks Kansas law requiring doctors to say medication abortion can be reversed
News

US Senate votes to reauthorize surveillance program, Biden to sign swiftly

The U.S.

US Senate votes to reauthorize surveillance program, Biden to sign swiftly
News

US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis

China is directly subsidizing production of illicit fentanyl precursors for sale abroad and fueling the U.S. opioid crisis, a U.S. congressional committee

US committee finds China is subsidizing American fentanyl crisis
Political

Battleground Pennsylvania: Trump holds rally, Biden plans tax speech as rematch heats up

Former U.S.

Battleground Pennsylvania: Trump holds rally, Biden plans tax speech as rematch heats up
News

US' Harris to visit Parkland shooting site, push new gun laws

U.S.

US' Harris to visit Parkland shooting site, push new gun laws
Political

Challenges to SEC's climate rules sent to conservative-leaning US appeals court

A U.S. judicial panel on Thursday consolidated at least nine lawsuits challenging the U.S.

Challenges to SEC's climate rules sent to conservative-leaning US appeals court

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