Nation and World
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Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
Apr 24, 2025 7:58 pm - NEW YORK — A judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from immediately enacting certain changes to how federal elections are run, including adding a proof-of-ci...
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Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
Apr 24, 2025 4:54 pm - WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon's security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging ap...
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Israeli military takes responsibility for attack on U.N. house in Gaza
Apr 24, 2025 3:53 pm - JERUSALEM — Israeli tank fire was responsible for a deadly strike on a United Nations guesthouse in the Gaza Strip last month, Israel’s military said Thursday, reversing ...
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India and Pakistan are again teetering on the brink of conflict over disputed Kashmir. Here’s why
Apr 24, 2025 3:52 pm - NEW DELHI — A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ti...
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Trump says Russia has made a ‘pretty big concession’ by stopping short of seizing all of Ukraine
Apr 24, 2025 1:04 pm - President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.
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Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation
Apr 24, 2025 1:01 pm - A federal judge in California on Thursday barred the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions, saying that portions of President Donald Trump's executive orders were unconstitutional.
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Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire
Apr 24, 2025 11:50 am - A man set a bonfire using wooden pallets in New Jersey's Pine Barrens and left them without fully extinguishing the blaze, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting air quality in the New York City area, authorities said Thursday.
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Wall Street’s rally loses momentum as more companies say the trade war is clouding their plans
Apr 24, 2025 8:56 am - Wall Street’s momentum is slowing Thursday following its big two-day rally, as more U.S. companies say uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war is scrambling their expectations for the year.
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US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn
Apr 24, 2025 7:43 am - U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn.
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Election officials from across the US meet to consider Trump's order overhauling election operations
Apr 24, 2025 7:34 am - State and local election officials from across the country are meeting Thursday to consider President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks major changes to how elections are run, the first time those in charge of the nation's voting will formally gather to weigh in on its implications.