Nation and World
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Freed Palestinian student accuses Columbia University of inciting violence
May 09, 2025 12:59 pm - A Palestinian student arrested as he was about to finalize his U.S. citizenship accused Columbia University on Thursday of eroding democracy with its handling of campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
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As ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV
May 09, 2025 12:51 pm - Speakers blasted songs including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “American Pie” as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome on Friday to share their thoughts on the election of the first U.S.-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost.
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Air traffic controllers for Newark airport briefly lose radar access again
May 09, 2025 12:46 pm - The air traffic controllers directing planes into the Newark, New Jersey, airport lost their radar Friday morning for the second time in two weeks.
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Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, dies at 85May 09, 2025 8:23 am - Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died. He was 85.
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Indian and Pakistan troops swap intense artillery fire
May 09, 2025 7:04 am - Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir overnight, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff that erupted following an attack on tourists in the India-controlled portion of the disputed region.
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As US and China begin trade talks in Geneva, Trump's tariff hammer looks less mighty than he hopedMay 09, 2025 6:51 am - The way President Donald Trump sees it, beating China in a trade war should be easy. Somebody forgot to tell China. So far, the Chinese have refused to fold under the pressure of Trump’s massive tariffs. Instead, they have retaliated with triple-digit tariffs of their own.
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Russia holds Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany
May 09, 2025 6:38 am - Russia on Friday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as President Vladimir Putin presided over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square and welcomed over two dozen world leaders — the most since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope, says his election is a cross and a blessing
May 09, 2025 6:35 am - Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel.
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Justice Dept. investigating NY attorney general who has targeted Trump
May 08, 2025 7:19 pm - NEW YORK — The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into real estate transactions involving New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to a pers...
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White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost ‘lots of billions’
May 08, 2025 7:08 pm - The Trump administration on Thursday proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of a U.S. air traffic control system that it said still relies on floppy disks and replacemen...