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Trump is making the Jan. 6 attack a cornerstone of his bid for the White House
Donald Trump is making the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol a cornerstone of his bid to return to the White House More »
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Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to send a team of Israeli officials to Washington to discuss with Biden administration officials a prospective Rafah operation, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan More »
Famine is said to be imminent in northern Gaza as Israel raids the main hospital again
A new report says famine is imminent in northern Gaza, where 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger More »
Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion
Former President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders More »
Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants
The Supreme Court has extended its block, for now, on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out More »
Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery
The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral following a tragic blaze in April 2019 is a story of dedication and recovery More »
Blinken to underline 'ironclad' support for Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea
The U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Antony Blinken will underscore Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to its alliance with the Philippines on Tuesday as he meets with top officials in Manila More »
The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years
Japan's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years, ending a longstanding policy of negative rates meant to boost the economy More »
Detention of 3 teens over gruesome killing of 13-year-old classmate sparks debate in China
Three teens have been detained over the gruesome murder of a 13-year-old boy in China, sparking debate over bullying and mental health in China’s countryside More »
March Madness kicks off with First Four games and teams looking to do some bracket busting
Last year, a team from New Jersey called Fairleigh Dickinson played its way out of the First Four and then became one of the most improbable bracket-busters in NCAA Tournament history More »