Nation and World Politics
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Biden: Three Americans killed, 'many' wounded in drone attack by Iran-backed militia in Jordan
Jan 28, 2024 10:52 am - COLUMBIA, S.C. — Three American service members were killed and “many” were wounded in a drone strike in Jordan, President Joe Biden said in a statement Sunday. He attrib...
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Iraq and US begin formal talks to end coalition mission formed to fight the Islamic State group
Jan 27, 2024 9:17 am - BEIRUT (AP) — The United States and Iraq held a first session of formal talks Saturday in Baghdad aimed at winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition forme...
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Jury says Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case
Jan 26, 2024 9:37 am - NEW YORK — A jury has awarded an additional $83.3 million to former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who says former President Donald Trump damaged her reputation by ca...
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Airstrikes in central Gaza kill 15 overnight while fighting intensifies in the enclave's southJan 26, 2024 7:22 am - RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes on the Nuseirat urban refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip overnight killed at least 15 people, including a 5-month-old baby, as ...
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An unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance, creating a dilemma for the Kremlin
Jan 26, 2024 7:01 am - They have lined up by the thousands across Russia in recent days, standing in the bitter cold for a chance to sign petitions to support an unlikely challenger to Presiden...
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Top UN court stops short of ordering cease-fire in Gaza and demands Israel contain deaths
Jan 26, 2024 6:57 am - THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United Nations’ top court stopped short Friday of ordering a cease-fire in Gaza in a case accusing Israel of genocide in the tiny coastal enc...
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US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter, pointing to continued resilience
Jan 25, 2024 2:58 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3% annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend f...
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Israel vows to fight Hamas all the way to Gaza's southern border. That's fueling tension with Egypt
Jan 25, 2024 2:53 pm - CAIRO — Israel faces a growing risk of damaging its peace with neighboring Egypt as its military pushes the offensive against Hamas further south in the Gaza Strip. Alrea...
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Democratic congressional candidates differ on Gaza, health care in forumJan 25, 2024 1:10 pm - Despite interruptions from anti-Israel protesters, Democratic congressional candidates in two primarily suburban districts shared their opinions on health care, campaign ...
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DNC rolls out contracts to stage blockbuster convention; subcontractor summits coming soonJan 25, 2024 12:52 pm - To prepare for thousands of delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, party officials recently hired several firms to assist with log...