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Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup

Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war
Africa|Crime|Political|World

A hearing on extending Zimbabwe president's term erupts in chaos

Public hearings on proposed constitutional amendments in Zimbabwe have turned chaotic and violent

A hearing on extending Zimbabwe president's term erupts in chaos
Business|Economy|Political|World

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy
Education|Health|Political|US|World

Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids

The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice

Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports

Top European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia’s invading forces four years ago

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports
Political|World

Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms

The Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily

Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Man pulls gun on pastor during a funeral service at a Detroit funeral home before police make arrests

Man pulls gun on pastor during a funeral service at a Detroit funeral home before police make arrests

Man pulls gun on pastor during a funeral service at a Detroit funeral home before police make arrests
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal
Economy|Political|World

Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on Iran’s Kharg Island

Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing

Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have asked to delay a preliminary hearing scheduled in May

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing
Political|Sports|World

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, say the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held in April on safety grounds related to the Iran war

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war
Political|World

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

Iran has threatened for the first time to attack civilian infrastructure in a neighboring country, urging people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates it claimed the U.S. military was using to launch strikes on Iran

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms

Thousands of people have protested in Italy against wars in the Middle East and proposed judicial reforms by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms
Arts|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility
Americas|Political|World

American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019

The American flag has been raised over the U.S. Embassy in Caracas for the first time since 2019

American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act

US Energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California
Interview|MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomatic efforts as regional war rages

Turkey’s foreign minister says diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is stalled, but he thinks quiet back-channel talks remain possible

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomatic efforts as regional war rages
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

A federal judge has quashed subpoenas the Justice Department had issued against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed Friday. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Crime|Political|World

Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for 3 months over crime

Trinidad and Tobago’s government has received House of Representatives approval to extend the country’s state of emergency for three months

Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for 3 months over crime
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown

A federal judge says a Democratic lawmaker is entitled to participate in a Kennedy Center board meeting to discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to close the performing arts center for two years of renovations

A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine and killed at least four people

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled
Economy|Political|US|World

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran
Crime|Political|US|World

Feds move to dismiss charges against Army veteran who burned American flag near White House

The Justice Department has moved to dismiss charges against an Army veteran who set fire to an American flag near the White House last year to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order on flag burning

Feds move to dismiss charges against Army veteran who burned American flag near White House
Crime|Political|World

Pakistan’s president says Afghan Taliban forces crossed a ‘red line’ with drone attacks on civilians

Pakistan’s president says Afghanistan’s Taliban government has crossed a red line by launching drones into Pakistan, and Pakistan has reportedly answered with airstrikes

Pakistan’s president says Afghan Taliban forces crossed a ‘red line’ with drone attacks on civilians
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters

Congressional Republicans are pushing voting legislation that's backed by President Donald Trump and would require voters to produce documentary proof of citizenship in order to register for federal elections

The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up

Burt Jones is Georgia's lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump's endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he's already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads

Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
Arts|Interview|Political|Technology|US|World

Kat Abughazaleh knows how to create viral moments. Can she translate that into votes?

Kat Abughazaleh knows how to create viral moments. Can she translate that into votes?

Kat Abughazaleh knows how to create viral moments. Can she translate that into votes?
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department

Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran

US faces elevated terrorism threats against backdrop of Iran war and cuts at FBI, Justice Department
Business|Economy|Political|Sports

Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise

A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a long rivalry

Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise
Crime|Political|World

Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises among Republicans with little pushback from GOP leadership

Anti-Muslim rhetoric is on the rise among some Republican lawmakers

Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises among Republicans with little pushback from GOP leadership
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran

The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says US bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network

President Donald Trump says the U.S. bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network

Trump says US bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network
Crime|Education|Political|World

Old Dominion shooter was released from prison early after completing drug program

The man who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University completed a drug treatment program that allowed him early release from federal prison, even though he was convicted of a terrorism charge that should have disqualified him from that benefit

Old Dominion shooter was released from prison early after completing drug program
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Man who rammed into Michigan synagogue had just lost family in an Israeli strike in Lebanon

A Lebanese-born man who had learned a week earlier that four of his family members were killed in an Israeli airstrike in his native country, waited in his car outside a Detroit-area synagogue for two hours before ramming into the building

Man who rammed into Michigan synagogue had just lost family in an Israeli strike in Lebanon
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Ric Grenell took a ‘sledgehammer’ to the Kennedy Center. Trump still soured on him

Ric Grenell took a ‘sledgehammer’ to the Kennedy Center. Trump still soured on him

Ric Grenell took a ‘sledgehammer’ to the Kennedy Center. Trump still soured on him
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell

A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill

Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell
Arts|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

Richard Grenell is stepping down as president of the Kennedy Center after leading changes that drive artists away

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president
Economy|Political|US|World

Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year

The Trump administration is scrambling to replace the revenue the federal government lost when the Supreme Court struck down his biggest and boldest tariffs last month

Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump fundraising email uses photo from soldiers’ dignified transfer and promises ‘private national security briefings’

Trump fundraising email uses photo from soldiers’ dignified transfer and promises ‘private national security briefings’

Trump fundraising email uses photo from soldiers’ dignified transfer and promises ‘private national security briefings’
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Cuban president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government has held recent talks with the U.S. His comments on Friday mark the first time the Caribbean country has confirmed speculation about active communication with the Trump administration which has been openly hostile toward the communist government

Cuban president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify
Political|World

Key Senate chairman hopes to soon have first public oversight hearings on war with Iran

Key Senate chairman hopes to soon have first public oversight hearings on war with Iran

Key Senate chairman hopes to soon have first public oversight hearings on war with Iran
Crime|Election|Political|US

State lawmakers grill former special prosecutor Nathan Wade over Georgia Trump election case

Georgia lawmakers pressed former special prosecutor Nathan Wade about contact his team had with federal investigators while pursuing an election interference case against President Donald Trump

State lawmakers grill former special prosecutor Nathan Wade over Georgia Trump election case
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry

The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry
Business|Economy|Political|World

State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship

State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable

Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms
Arts|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political|US

Male shoe anxiety hits the Oval Office

Male shoe anxiety hits the Oval Office

Male shoe anxiety hits the Oval Office
Business|Crime|Education|Political

Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case denies some efforts to limit media access

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on an Utah college campus was in court as a state judge denied some defense efforts to limit public access to certain documents

Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case denies some efforts to limit media access
Economy|Health|Political|World

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump
Election|Political|Science|Technology|US|Videos

Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races

Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races

Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free

'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free

'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free
Crime|Political|World

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting civilians after 6 killed in airstrikes

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan’s military of targeting homes in airstrikes in Kabul and Kandahar Province

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting civilians after 6 killed in airstrikes
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'
MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

Iran soccer team pushes back on Trump comments, says 'no one can exclude' it from the World Cup

Pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments, Iran’s national soccer team says “no one can exclude” it from playing in the men’s World Cup in the United States

Iran soccer team pushes back on Trump comments, says 'no one can exclude' it from the World Cup
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'

Venezuela and Colombia cancel a high-profile presidential border meeting, even as both sides say they still want closer ties

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress
MidEast|Political|World

US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq and rescue is underway

An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran has crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts are underway

US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq and rescue is underway
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes

Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep attacking the country's Gulf Arab neighbors and using its threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

Cuba’s government says it will release 51 people from prisons in an unexpected move

Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Political|US|World

Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

The Trump administration is denouncing CNN for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader's first public statement since he got the job

Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Assault charges against Israeli soldiers dropped in controversial end to a yearlong scandal

Assault charges against Israeli soldiers dropped in controversial end to a yearlong scandal

Assault charges against Israeli soldiers dropped in controversial end to a yearlong scandal
Crime|Political|US|World

What to know about Reform Judaism after an attack on one of its largest US synagogues

The Michigan synagogue that was attacked is one of the largest reform congregations in the U.S. Temple Israel was founded in 1941 in the city of Detroit and relocated to West Bloomfield in the 1980s

What to know about Reform Judaism after an attack on one of its largest US synagogues
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Under pressure from Trump, Republicans plan long talkathon on voting bill

Senate Republicans plan to launch a full debate next week on legislation to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements

Under pressure from Trump, Republicans plan long talkathon on voting bill
Election|Political|US

Missouri judge rejects a challenge to new US House districts backed by Trump

A Missouri court has rejected a legal challenge to new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump

Missouri judge rejects a challenge to new US House districts backed by Trump
Political|Sports|World

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns
Crime|Political|World

California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says there's no imminent threat to the state from Iran

California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
MidEast|Political|US|World

Visualizing the US-Israeli war with Iran and retaliation in maps and charts

Visualizing the US-Israeli war with Iran and retaliation in maps and charts

Visualizing the US-Israeli war with Iran and retaliation in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Bessent will meet China's vice premier in Paris ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris for trade talks that set the stage for President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing

Bessent will meet China's vice premier in Paris ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame

Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized and emotionally charged lens.

Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Political

Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation

Ohio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university’s president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role

Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation
Election|Political|US

Long-serving Democrat Jim Clyburn of South Carolina will run for an 18th term in Congress

Long-serving South Carolina Democrat Jim Clyburn says he's running for an 18th term in Congress

Long-serving Democrat Jim Clyburn of South Carolina will run for an 18th term in Congress
Arts|Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Sports|World

FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt

FC Barcelona loves to say it is “more than a club."

FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt
Economy|Political|World

Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets

Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets

Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets
Crime|Political|World

International court drops investigation into US sanctions on Venezuela

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are dropping an investigation into whether U.S. sanctions against Venezuela qualified as crimes against humanity

International court drops investigation into US sanctions on Venezuela
Crime|Political|US|World

Gov. Gavin Newsom says no ‘imminent threat’ to California after FBI memo on possible Iran drone attacks

Gov. Gavin Newsom says no ‘imminent threat’ to California after FBI memo on possible Iran drone attacks

Gov. Gavin Newsom says no ‘imminent threat’ to California after FBI memo on possible Iran drone attacks
Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|US

FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico

FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico

FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

House on the verge of falling down a hill

House on the verge of falling down a hill

House on the verge of falling down a hill
Crime|Political|US|World

Gracie Mansion hero officers speak out after stopping men accused of trying to set off bombs

Gracie Mansion hero officers speak out after stopping men accused of trying to set off bombs

Gracie Mansion hero officers speak out after stopping men accused of trying to set off bombs
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts

Senegal’s parliament has approved a bill that toughens punishment for homosexuality in the largely conservative West African nation

Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts
Health|Political|Science|US

FDA reverses stance on autism drug

The US Food and Drug Administration is no longer recommending a high-dose B vitamin medication (leucovorin) as a potential treatment for autism. Last fall, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed the drug could be a therapy for thousands of children with the condition.

FDA reverses stance on autism drug
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say
Crime|Education|Political|World

China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation

China has adopted a sweeping ethnic unity law that critics say tightens assimilation and weakens minority rights

China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war

The Pentagon has not permitted photographers to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's last two briefings on the war in Iran, and hasn't explained the change in longstanding policy

Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Political|Sports

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’
Asia|Economy|Political|World

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments

South Korean lawmakers have passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s highest tariffs

South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South Africa deploys soldiers to the streets to tackle organized and violent crime

South Africa has deployed troops to the streets of the country's biggest city to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining

South Africa deploys soldiers to the streets to tackle organized and violent crime
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship

Far-right leader José Antonio Kast has been sworn in as Chile’s president in the nation’s most pronounced rightward shift since the return of democracy in 1990

Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky

President Donald Trump used a swing through Ohio and Kentucky to push an economic message and attack fellow Republican Rep. Thomas Massie — even as the conflict in Iran threatened to overshadow all else

Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky
Economy|Political|World

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports

Senators are venting their frustrations about the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as travelers endure long lines at airports

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|World

What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers are digging into Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling financial portfolio

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Crime|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

Tornadoes have killed at least two people in northwest Indiana and leveled buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Officer having 'anxiety attack' took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says

A man who was shot by Connecticut police last year and later died had to wait 10 extra minutes for another ambulance to arrive at the scene, after another officer having an “anxiety attack” took the first one

Officer having 'anxiety attack' took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says
Crime|Political|US|World

UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other US leaders has led to human rights violations

A U_N_-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial discrimination says racist hate speech by U_S_ President Donald Trump and other American political leaders, along with a crackdown on immigration in the United States, have led to “grave human rights violations.”

UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other US leaders has led to human rights violations
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
Election|Political|US

Should Trump endorse Cornyn? Some Texas Republicans say it would be a MAGA 'mistake'

President Donald Trump is weighing an endorsement in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, and some state party members say he risks backing the wrong candidate

Should Trump endorse Cornyn? Some Texas Republicans say it would be a MAGA 'mistake'
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Trump leaned toward endorsing Cornyn. Then the leaks started — and Paxton made a ‘genius move’

Trump leaned toward endorsing Cornyn. Then the leaks started — and Paxton made a ‘genius move’

Trump leaned toward endorsing Cornyn. Then the leaks started — and Paxton made a ‘genius move’
Economy|Political|World

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Widow of Haiti president describes his killing at US trial of four charged with conspiracy

The widow of Haiti’s last elected president described being shot and wounded during the 2021 assassination of her husband Jovenel Moïse

Widow of Haiti president describes his killing at US trial of four charged with conspiracy
Education|Political

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data

A coalition of 17 state Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions

States sue the Trump administration to challenge policy requiring colleges to collect race data
Education|MidEast|Political|World

US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say

US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say

US strike likely hit a school in Iran due to outdated intelligence, sources briefed on initial findings say
Opinion|Political|World

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions

As critics question President Trump’s motivations for war on Iran, it’s not just about politics. It’s about the Constitution and whether Congress has any hope of checking the president’s warmaking.

Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support

Ecuador's interior minister says the country is preparing a major crackdown on criminal groups set to begin this weekend with logistical support from the United States

Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support
Africa|Economy|Political|World

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens

South Africa says the new U.S. ambassador has been summoned to explain his criticism of the country’s policies

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends

When it comes to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled from calls for “unconditional surrender” to sounding amenable to an end state in which Iran trades one hard-line ayatollah for another

Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends
Election|Political|US|World

Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records

Democratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters

Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records
Crime|Europe|Political|World

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show
Business|Crime|Political

US Sen. Jon Husted testifies remotely in ex-FirstEnergy executives' corruption trial

Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted has testified remotely in Akron, Ohio, in the high-profile corruption trial of two former FirstEnergy Corp. executives

US Sen. Jon Husted testifies remotely in ex-FirstEnergy executives' corruption trial
Political|World

Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war

Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war

Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war
Education|Health|Political|Science

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment

‘Betrayed’: Families are dealing with dashed hopes after pivot on autism treatment
Arts|Education|Election|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid

Jill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” as she breaks her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats who were concerned about his age and viability against Republican Donald Trump

Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
Political|Technology|World

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Political

Patriots and loyalists both rallied around St. Patrick’s Day during the Revolutionary War

By the Revolutionary War in the late 1770s, those marking the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death on March 17 included Irish immigrants in the Continental Army and those serving the British Redcoats.

Patriots and loyalists both rallied around St. Patrick’s Day during the Revolutionary War
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Drone strike kills UN aid worker in the eastern Congo city of Goma

A series of explosions attributed to drones has killed at least one person as the attack rocked downtown Goma in eastern Congo

Drone strike kills UN aid worker in the eastern Congo city of Goma
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows
Political|Science|Technology|World

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Homesick, but hopeful: The World Baseball Classic is giving Venezuelans a reason to dance at a time of intense upheaval

Homesick, but hopeful: The World Baseball Classic is giving Venezuelans a reason to dance at a time of intense upheaval

Homesick, but hopeful: The World Baseball Classic is giving Venezuelans a reason to dance at a time of intense upheaval
Election|Political|US

Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller in runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller in runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller in runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Election|Political|US

Virginia's former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district

Former Virginia first lady Dorothy McAuliffe is running for Congress in a newly drawn district that favors Democrats

Virginia's former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon's latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah as war flares again

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon are driving thousands of families to flee again, and some longtime Hezbollah supporters are now openly blaming the group

Lebanon's latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah as war flares again
Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

President Donald Trump insisted he had the answer for Republicans anxious about losing their congressional majority this year

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another
Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are advancing to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia

Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection

The defection of another opposition lawmaker is all but assuring Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will have a majority government soon

Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
Crime|Political|US|World

What we know about the 2 terror suspects accused of tossing makeshift bombs near the NYC mayor’s home

What we know about the 2 terror suspects accused of tossing makeshift bombs near the NYC mayor’s home

What we know about the 2 terror suspects accused of tossing makeshift bombs near the NYC mayor’s home
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Mamdani walks fine line between his identity and politics in wake of attempted ISIS-inspired attack

Mamdani walks fine line between his identity and politics in wake of attempted ISIS-inspired attack

Mamdani walks fine line between his identity and politics in wake of attempted ISIS-inspired attack
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter have observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills

North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter
Business|Economy|Political|World

US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

The U.S. says it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels, and the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies

US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports
Election|Political|US

Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary

Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson has won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District

Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

FBI finds explosive residue in storage unit after 2 men are charged with lighting bombs in NYC

The FBI found explosive residue in a Pennsylvania storage unit after two men were charged with bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor

FBI finds explosive residue in storage unit after 2 men are charged with lighting bombs in NYC
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Sports|World

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now
Arts|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past
Crime|Political|US

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man whose accomplice fired fatal shot

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed during a 1991 robbery

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man whose accomplice fired fatal shot
Crime|Political|World

Canadian police investigate gunfire at US consulate in Toronto

Canadian police are investigating gunfire that hit the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto early on Tuesday

Canadian police investigate gunfire at US consulate in Toronto
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

Justice Department official Ed Martin accused of ethics violations for letter to Georgetown dean

The office that enforces the ethics code for attorneys in the nation’s capital has accused Justice Department official Ed Martin of professional misconduct for a threatening letter that he sent to Georgetown Law School’s dean last year

Justice Department official Ed Martin accused of ethics violations for letter to Georgetown dean
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports

NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected

The head of the College Sports Commission says the onset of $30 million football rosters funded mostly by companies providing third-party payments to players is within the rules but not the system some of its founders intended

NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected
Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|Travel|World

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Family of teen put in chokehold at ICE protest wants justice and accountability

Family of teen put in chokehold at ICE protest wants justice and accountability

Family of teen put in chokehold at ICE protest wants justice and accountability
Crime|Political|US

Device found near Gracie Mansion deemed safe, NYPD says

Device found near Gracie Mansion deemed safe, NYPD says

Device found near Gracie Mansion deemed safe, NYPD says
Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit

Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit

Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit
Economy|Political|Travel|World

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
Election|Political|US

What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election

Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement for former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in a special election on Tuesday

What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election
Election|Political|US

How the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene is testing the power of Trump’s endorsement

How the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene is testing the power of Trump’s endorsement

How the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene is testing the power of Trump’s endorsement
Crime|Political|US

New Mexico authorities search Zorro Ranch formerly owned by Epstein

New Mexico authorities search Zorro Ranch formerly owned by Epstein

New Mexico authorities search Zorro Ranch formerly owned by Epstein
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war
Crime|Political|Technology|World

US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran

US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran

US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations

The White House says it fired an NTSB board member for serious misconduct, and he says the claims are false

White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations
Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department leans on prosecutors in Brennan probe as other Trump-foe investigations fizzle

Justice Department leans on prosecutors in Brennan probe as other Trump-foe investigations fizzle

Justice Department leans on prosecutors in Brennan probe as other Trump-foe investigations fizzle
Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action-movie one-liners and gloating over dominance

Why does Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brag and gloat in his statements about the Iran war? In the MAGA media world, war is a game, a test of masculine fortitude.

I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action-movie one-liners and gloating over dominance
Crime|Political|US|World

Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations

Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations

Ed Martin, outspoken Justice Department lawyer, is formally accused of ethical violations
Opinion|Political|World

47 years of deep mistrust and misperception paved the way to war between Iran and the US − and complicate any negotiations

The war that began Feb. 28 hews to a familiar, dangerous pattern, writes an Iran expert, from deep, historical mistrust and incompatible strategic interests to miscommunication and misperception.

47 years of deep mistrust and misperception paved the way to war between Iran and the US − and complicate any negotiations
Opinion|Political|World

Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East

The Iran war is affecting the whole Middle East. An expert on the region looks at four key issues that shed light on the war’s likely end and political consequences.

Iran war: 4 big questions that help clarify the future of the Middle East
Political

This Sunshine Week, Florida reflects an alarming national trend of blocking the public’s access to information

A lack of transparency at both the federal and state level is making it increasingly difficult for journalists and citizens to hold government to account.

This Sunshine Week, Florida reflects an alarming national trend of blocking the public’s access to information
Asia|Political|Sports|World

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
Business|Economy|Political|World

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town
Election|Political|US|World

What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries

Mississippi voters will choose nominees for Congress in a state primary Tuesday

What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries
Interview|Political|World

'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN

In this exclusive interview in Tehran, Kamal Kharazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, tells CNN’s Fred Pleitgen Iran can continue with the war for a long time and he doesn’t see room for diplomacy anymore. CNN is operating in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations. CNN maintains full editorial control over what it reports. The Iranian government does not review, approve, or preview CNN’s reporting prior to publication or broadcast.

'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN
Americas|Arts|Crime|Education|Political

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody
Political|Sports|World

Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government

Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government

Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government
Election|Political|World

A new Nepali party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election

Nepal’s new Rastriya Swatantra party is heading for a landslide win in the country’s first parliamentary election since youth protests toppled the old leadership last year

A new Nepali party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election
Asia|Economy|Political|World

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East
Interview|Opinion|Political|US|World

Kavanaugh and Jackson appearance gets testy when emergency docket comes up

Kavanaugh and Jackson appearance gets testy when emergency docket comes up

Kavanaugh and Jackson appearance gets testy when emergency docket comes up
Crime|Political|World

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Afghanistan as state sponsor of wrongful detention
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war against Iran could be short-lived

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
Crime|Political|US|World

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war brought home in dignified transfer

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war brought home in dignified transfer

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war brought home in dignified transfer
Crime|Political|World

2 men are charged with using a weapon of mass destruction after IEDs are tossed near NYC mayor’s home

2 men are charged with using a weapon of mass destruction after IEDs are tossed near NYC mayor’s home

2 men are charged with using a weapon of mass destruction after IEDs are tossed near NYC mayor’s home
Opinion|Political|Science|World

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction

More than 20 years after the US military success in Iraq, the outcome of the US effort at regime change wasn’t as expected, and authoritarians with close ties to Iran now rule the country.

Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction
Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital

Venezuela’s lawmakers debate a new mining bill that aims to attract foreign investment and rebuild trust after past expropriations

Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump says that the war with Iran began because that country was starting work on a new site for developing material for nuclear weapons

The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US designates Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accuses it of 'hostage diplomacy'

The State Department has designated Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention as the U_S_ ambassador to the United Nations separately called out the country for engaging in what he said was “hostage diplomacy.”

US designates Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accuses it of 'hostage diplomacy'
MidEast|Political|World

Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader

Senior clerics selected Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father after another day of strikes across the Middle East. A senior Iranian official warns the war is entering a "new phase." CNN operates in Iran only with government permission.

Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

GOP lawmaker says he's leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California says he’s dropping his Republican Party affiliation to serve as an independent

GOP lawmaker says he's leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent
Crime|Election|Political|US

The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona

The Republican leader of Arizona’s state Senate says he has complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to the 2020 presidential election

The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US|World

Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism

Two teen brothers in a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas have been released from immigration custody after bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration’s campaign for mass deportation overreached

Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
Political|Science|Technology|World

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
Business|Political|Sports|World

World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil

FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran

World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms

President Gustavo Petro’s political party has emerged victorious in Colombia’s congressional election, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to advance its agenda

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
Health|Political|US|World

Wyoming governor signs ban on abortions after about 6 weeks but cites misgivings

Wyoming's governor on Monday signed a ban on abortion after cardiac activity can be detected in the embryo

Wyoming governor signs ban on abortions after about 6 weeks but cites misgivings
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
MidEast|Political|US|World

These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war

As Congress responds to President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, lawmakers who served on the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan are making their voices heard

These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war
Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony

Fox News has apologized for airing old video of a hatless President Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony as part of its coverage

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony
Crime|Political|US|World

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

The White House aide who revealed that Richard Nixon had secretly recorded his conversations as president has died

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
Economy|Political|Travel|US

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Travelers complained of long waits Sunday that in some cases lasted hours at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
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California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race

California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race

California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race
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Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn't likely to change leadership

An intelligence assessment completed shortly before the U.S. and Israel launched a war in Iran determined that military intervention is unlikely to result in regime change

Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn't likely to change leadership
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Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

The Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from a broad swath of migrants living in the U.S. It's asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for moves that could expose thousands more people to deportation

Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal
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Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending
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Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war's first drone attack on EU territory

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Cyprus to show support, days after a drone strike hit a British base on the island

Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war's first drone attack on EU territory
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Armed or unarmed? US and Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine

The United States and Iran have offered sharply different accounts of the sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean

Armed or unarmed? US and Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine
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Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN
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Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs

Many voters are frustrated by rising prices for essentials like housing

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
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President Trump says the only deal he would accept with Iran is "unconditional surrender"

President Trump said in a social media post that "There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" "This is a huge undertaking, if in fact he's serious about it," says retired Rear Admiral John Kirby.

President Trump says the only deal he would accept with Iran is "unconditional surrender"
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Jury seated in South Florida trial of 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

A jury has been seated in the trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

Jury seated in South Florida trial of 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
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Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has urged soccer’s international governing body to postpone his team’s intercontinental World Cup qualifier later this month because of disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war
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Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison

Activists say an independent journalist in Belarus has been convicted of treason and sentenced to nine years in prison

Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison
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Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant

Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant
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Jailed Istanbul mayor goes on trial in huge corruption case slammed by supporters as political

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is facing a major corruption trial that critics say targets Turkey’s opposition and threatens democracy

Jailed Istanbul mayor goes on trial in huge corruption case slammed by supporters as political
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Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon

The Lebanese parliament has extended its term by two years due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, which has pushed the region into an escalating conflict, and Israel stepped up its attacks on Lebanon

Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon
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US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm
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As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
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Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says