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Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels
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Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
  • Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.

  • Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

  • The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.

  • The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
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Opening statements to show the stark personal and political stakes of Trump’s first criminal trial
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Zelensky urges U.S. to send weapons quickly ahead of Russian offensive: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that while U.S. lawmakers debated the ...
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Zelensky urges U.S. to send weapons quickly ahead of Russian offensive
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Biden marks Passover with statement of ‘ironclad’ support for Israel: President Biden marked the coming of Passover in a message Sunday, tying the Jewish holiday ...
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Biden marks Passover with statement of ‘ironclad’ support for Israel
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New York’s House Republicans call on Columbia president to resign amid protests: All 10 House Republicans from New York on Monday called on Columbia University ...
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New York’s House Republicans call on Columbia president to resign amid ...
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Biden canceling student debt for more than 277,000 borrowers: President Biden announced on Friday he would be canceling debt for more than 277,000 borrowers ...
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Biden canceling student debt for more than 277,000 borrowers
Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation
  • A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.

  • Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.
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Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
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Quick Glance: Millions more spent on Trump legal fees as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign funds lead
  • Donald Trump’s leadership PAC spent as much money as it took in last month, with his legal bills remaining a top expense as the former president grappled both with the aftermath of losing a civil fraud case and prepared for the start of a historic criminal trial in a Manhattan court.

  • Save America, the political action committee that has underwritten much of Trump’s legal expenses, spent nearly $3.7 million on legal-related expenses in March – nearly $3 out of every $4 it collected, according to a filing Saturday night with the Federal Election Commission.

  • President Joe Biden alongside the Democratic National Committee increased their financial lead over Trump and the GOP in the past month.

  • The financial boost for Kennedy, the vice presidential pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., represents a financial boon for his independent bid for the White House. His campaign received a $2 million donation from Nicole Shanahan in March and raised over $3 million more that same month, based on campaign filings.
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Butere: Old town that has refused to grow: The town has neither a bank nor a supermarket.
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Butere: Old town that has refused to grow
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station: Police said the woman died after being stabbed in the throat. A suspect has been taken into ...
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Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station
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Palestine's Ismail Haniya in Istanbul for talks with President Erdogan: Turkish president is set to discuss Israel's war on Gaza with leader of ...
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Palestine's Ismail Haniya in Istanbul for talks with President ...
Quick Glance: Hamas Chief Meets Erdogan in Istanbul Visit
  • Turkey's President Erdogan met Hamas chief Haniyeh in Istanbul to emphasize the importance of focusing on Gaza.

  • Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite against Israeli aggression in Gaza.

  • The meeting followed Erdogan's comparison of Hamas to Turkish independence fighters.

  • Hamas expressed gratitude for Erdogan's support and criticized Israel's response to the meeting.
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Kirby says Netanyahu was ‘very grateful’ for Biden’s support of Israel in phone call
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Kirby says Netanyahu was ‘very grateful’ for Biden’s support of Israel in ...
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Biden told Netanyahu U.S. won't support an Israeli counterattack on Iran: Biden and his senior advisers are highly concerned an Israeli response to Iran ...
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Biden told Netanyahu U.S. won't support an Israeli counterattack on ...
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Biden leans on one-time battleground Florida as a cautionary tale: Democrats have signaled that Florida could be competitive but have yet to commit resources to ...
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Biden leans on one-time battleground Florida as a cautionary tale
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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China Braces for Worst as It Becomes Punching Bag in US Election: With Beijing already becoming a top target in the US election campaign, President Xi Jinping’s ...
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China Braces for Worst as It Becomes Punching Bag in US Election
Quick Glance: China Gears Up for Worst Amid US Election Focus
  • Beijing becomes a top target in the US election campaign, prompting a measured response from China.

  • China responds moderately to US actions such as symbolic tariffs and investigations.

  • Emphasis on the importance of US relationship and reliance on American consumer.

  • Efforts to stabilize US-China ties amidst election rhetoric and tensions.
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A jury that will decide Trump’s fate begins to take shape as first criminal trial powers ahead
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?: Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim to boost trade and resolve ...
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Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?
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Promises Joe Biden has made so far in his campaign for a second term: The president has made a number of promises on the campaign trail. Here are some of the ...
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Promises Joe Biden has made so far in his campaign for a second term
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
  • President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.

  • The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.

  • The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.

  • The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
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Papua New Guinea PM reacts to Biden 'cannibalism' comment: Prime Minister Marape said his nation doesn't deserve to be labeled cannibals ...
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Papua New Guinea PM reacts to Biden 'cannibalism' comment
Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
  • US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.

  • Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.

  • During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.

  • White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
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Biden to speak at Morehouse College commencement, sparking faculty concerns: Morehouse College is set to announce that President Joe Biden will deliver its ...
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Biden to speak at Morehouse College commencement, sparking faculty ...
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Biden Moves to Finalize Set of Student-Debt Rules: President Joe Biden’s administration is moving closer to finalizing its “Plan B” to offer broad relief for ...
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Biden Moves to Finalize Set of Student-Debt Rules
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Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains: Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper ...
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Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains
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Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
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Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
  • Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.

  • The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.

  • The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.

  • The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum
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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum
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Biden vows G7 response, ‘ironclad’ US support for Israel after Iran attacks: US president reiterates support for Israel in call with Netanyahu amid reports that ...
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Biden vows G7 response, ‘ironclad’ US support for Israel after Iran ...
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A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities: With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting ...
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A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities
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BREAKING: US House passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine: Editors Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with further details. The U.S ...
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BREAKING: US House passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine
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Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he’d be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say
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Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he’d be pardoned ...
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RFK daughter on Biden endorsement: ‘This is the most important election of my lifetime’ 
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RFK daughter on Biden endorsement: ‘This is the most important election of ...
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Biden says Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza ‘is a mistake’: President Biden on Tuesday called Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the war ...
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Biden says Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza ‘is a mistake’
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
  • President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

  • The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

  • Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

  • Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
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Comer: Criminal referrals in Biden probe could come ‘within weeks’: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said Wednesday that ...
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Comer: Criminal referrals in Biden probe could come ‘within weeks’
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Ezra Chiloba: I'm worth Sh800 million: Former Communications Authority Director-General Ezra Chiloba has revealed that his net worth stands at Sh800 million ...
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Ezra Chiloba: I'm worth Sh800 million
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New Biden rule protects privacy for women who get abortions: U.S. President Joe Biden's administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening ...
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New Biden rule protects privacy for women who get abortions
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"Your impeachment investigation is over": White House rejects Comer's Biden testimony invite
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"Your impeachment investigation is over": White House rejects ...
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Kennedy’s ex-environmental colleagues sign letter urging him to drop White House bid
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Kennedy’s ex-environmental colleagues sign letter urging him to drop White ...
Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid
  • Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”

  • As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.

  • But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.

  • Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.
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Kenyan military chief dies in helicopter crash, says president: Kenya’s military chief, Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash in the western part of the ...
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Kenyan military chief dies in helicopter crash, says president
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March's inflation data had good and bad news about food: It's getting increasingly cheaper to eat at home.
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March's inflation data had good and bad news about food
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The president must resolve America’s crisis of conscience on Gaza : To escape the dark shadow that the violence in Gaza has cast over his presidency ...
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The president must resolve America’s crisis of conscience on Gaza 
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She was saving money to move back to Nicaragua. Then she was killed on a Metro train.
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She was saving money to move back to Nicaragua. Then she was killed on a ...
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American leaders should stay out of internal Israeli politics, Israel's president says
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American leaders should stay out of internal Israeli politics ...
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Trump hush money jury selection resumes as lawyers probe for bias: Donald Trump is due in Manhattan court on Thursday as lawyers continue searching for jurors to ...
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Trump hush money jury selection resumes as lawyers probe for bias
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Biden backs Johnson plan for Ukraine, Israel; calls for vote this week: President Biden on Wednesday came out in support of Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La ...
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Biden backs Johnson plan for Ukraine, Israel; calls for vote this week
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Biden's new student debt relief plan moves forward as a proposed regulation: The proposal was hashed out over the course of several hearings as part of a ...
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Biden's new student debt relief plan moves forward as a proposed ...
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Strong backing for Israel heard after Iran attack, as well as partisan bickering: "The world is on fire," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted ...
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Strong backing for Israel heard after Iran attack, as well as partisan ...
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Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign. Much of it could become a reality if he wins another term
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Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign ...
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Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack: As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows ‘slightest attack’ will be met with a ...
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Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack
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Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.’s campaign as they endorse Biden: President Joe Biden received the formal endorsement of more than a dozen members of the ...
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Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.’s campaign as they endorse Biden
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Turkey’s Erdogan meets Iraq PM for talks on water, security and trade: Turkish president says two leaders discussed steps the two countries could take against ...
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Turkey’s Erdogan meets Iraq PM for talks on water, security and trade
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White House says it is watching Iranian threat ‘very, very closely' and is in ‘constant communication' with Israel
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White House says it is watching Iranian threat ‘very, very closely' and is ...
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Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national limit: His announcement is likely to disappoint anti-abortion groups after his campaign ...
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Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national ...
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Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress: WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday (Apr 23) approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok ...
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Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress
Quick Glance: Senate Passes Legislation Requiring Sale of TikTok's Parent Company or Face Ban
  • The Senate passed a bill that would compel TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.

  • The bill now awaits President Joe Biden's signature, who has indicated that he will sign it on Wednesday.

  • The revised legislation extends ByteDance's deadline to sell TikTok to nine months, with a potential three-month extension if a sale is in progress.

  • The bill aims to prevent ByteDance from controlling TikTok's algorithm, which has been pivotal in making the platform a trendsetting phenomenon.
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Huge crowds protest Colombian president’s planned reforms: Protesters call Gustavo Petro’s policies ‘dire’ as his government attempts to reform healthcare and ...
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Huge crowds protest Colombian president’s planned reforms
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Israel’s handling of Hamas war ‘a mistake,’ Biden says: The president reiterated a call for a six-to-eight week cease-fire during an interview.
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Israel’s handling of Hamas war ‘a mistake,’ Biden says
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A president’s guide to dozing in public: Trump is nodding off. Doesn’t everyone? (But most of us aren’t doing it during our own criminal trial.)
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A president’s guide to dozing in public
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US commitment to Ukraine grows murkier: President Biden’s supporters and former U.S. officials are expressing frustration and confusion over the White House’s ...
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US commitment to Ukraine grows murkier
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Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected: Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure ...
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Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected
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WATCH: Garland defends Biden's mental fitness and says he has 'complete confidence' in him
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WATCH: Garland defends Biden's mental fitness and says he has ...
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Biden take Japan’s Kishida out to D.C. dinner, gifts him Billy Joel lithograph: President Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio ...
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Biden take Japan’s Kishida out to D.C. dinner, gifts him Billy Joel ...
Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
  • Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House

  • Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan

  • Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner

  • Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA