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US Reaches Nuclear Energy Pact With Armenia to Boost American Exports
Armenia’s prime minister considers the agreement, signed by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, as a new chapter in a ‘deepening energy partnership.’
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2 Killed in Boat Strike by US Military in Eastern Pacific, With 1 Survivor
This marked the second strike in less than a week, following a Feb. 5 operation.
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Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Transportation Department to Suspend Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
New York and New Jersey filed a suit to challenge funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion contracting rules.
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Trump Admin Can End Protected Status for Nationals of 3 Countries: Appeals Court
The decision by a three-judge panel affects immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua living in the United States under temporary protected status.
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US to Fund Free Speech Initiatives in Europe, Trump Official Reveals
U.S. officials have said they view European speech regulations as censorship.
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Judge Blocks California’s Law Mandating Federal Agents Remove Masks
A law requiring law enforcement officers to wear identification was enforceable, the judge found.
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Catherine O‘Hara’s Cause of Death Reveals Private Cancer Battle With a Pulmonary Embolism
According to her death certificate, the actress died on Jan. 30 from a life-threatening blood clot with rectal cancer being listed as the underlying cause.
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Trial Begins in Landmark Case Accusing Meta, Google of Making Platforms Addictive to Children
The trial, which is expected to last six to eight weeks, could see testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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Rubio’s Rise as America’s Top Diplomat
Rubio is being compared to Henry Kissinger as one of the most significant secretaries of state to shape pivotal U.S. policy.
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House Overwhemingly Passes Sweeping Housing Affordability Legislation
The White House has also proposed measures to ensure current families can knock on the door of homeownership.
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Day in Photos: Landslide in Indonesia, Largest Artillery Exercise, and Highland Cattle Show
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Trump Halts Approval for Ontario–Michigan Bridge, Calls for Renegotiation
The US president questions Canadian ownership, while taking issue with Ontario’s ban on US liquor and Ottawa’s new China agreements.
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Florida Enforces English Requirement for Driver’s Licenses
The change comes after the Trump administration reinforced federal guidelines that require commercial truckers be able to read road signs in English.
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Beijing Holds Special Meeting to Expel 3 Senior Defense Industry Officials Amid Ongoing Military Purge
The main goal of the meeting was to legitimize Xi Jinping’s purge of top General Zhang Youxia but met with resistance, analysts said.
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Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Voter ID as GOP Pushes SAVE America Act
The Pennsylvania senator said showing ID to vote isn’t ‘unreasonable,’ putting him at odds with most Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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‘Today’ Host Guthrie Releases New Video Asking for Help as Search for Mother Enters 2nd Week
There has been no word on whether Nancy Guthrie, 84, is still alive amid pleas from the family.
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Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth in Deposition With Lawmakers
The pre-trial interview of Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-associate took place as lawmakers continue to search for individuals who may have facilitated his sexual abuse.
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‘Tragic Injustice’: Sentence of Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Sparks Global Condemnation
‘For the 78-year-old, this is tantamount to a life sentence,’ UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said.
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French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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Births in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC Says
The new data are provisional, but the final numbers are not expected to change much.
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US Reaches Nuclear Energy Pact With Armenia to Boost American Exports
Armenia’s prime minister considers the agreement, signed by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, as a new chapter in a ‘deepening energy partnership.’
|
2 Killed in Boat Strike by US Military in Eastern Pacific, With 1 Survivor
This marked the second strike in less than a week, following a Feb. 5 operation.
|
Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Transportation Department to Suspend Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
New York and New Jersey filed a suit to challenge funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion contracting rules.
|
Trump Admin Can End Protected Status for Nationals of 3 Countries: Appeals Court
The decision by a three-judge panel affects immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua living in the United States under temporary protected status.
|
US to Fund Free Speech Initiatives in Europe, Trump Official Reveals
U.S. officials have said they view European speech regulations as censorship.
|
Judge Blocks California’s Law Mandating Federal Agents Remove Masks
A law requiring law enforcement officers to wear identification was enforceable, the judge found.
|
Catherine O‘Hara’s Cause of Death Reveals Private Cancer Battle With a Pulmonary Embolism
According to her death certificate, the actress died on Jan. 30 from a life-threatening blood clot with rectal cancer being listed as the underlying cause.
|
Trial Begins in Landmark Case Accusing Meta, Google of Making Platforms Addictive to Children
The trial, which is expected to last six to eight weeks, could see testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
|
Rubio’s Rise as America’s Top Diplomat
Rubio is being compared to Henry Kissinger as one of the most significant secretaries of state to shape pivotal U.S. policy.
|
House Overwhemingly Passes Sweeping Housing Affordability Legislation
The White House has also proposed measures to ensure current families can knock on the door of homeownership.
|
Day in Photos: Landslide in Indonesia, Largest Artillery Exercise, and Highland Cattle Show
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
|
Trump Halts Approval for Ontario–Michigan Bridge, Calls for Renegotiation
The US president questions Canadian ownership, while taking issue with Ontario’s ban on US liquor and Ottawa’s new China agreements.
|
Florida Enforces English Requirement for Driver’s Licenses
The change comes after the Trump administration reinforced federal guidelines that require commercial truckers be able to read road signs in English.
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Beijing Holds Special Meeting to Expel 3 Senior Defense Industry Officials Amid Ongoing Military Purge
The main goal of the meeting was to legitimize Xi Jinping’s purge of top General Zhang Youxia but met with resistance, analysts said.
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Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Voter ID as GOP Pushes SAVE America Act
The Pennsylvania senator said showing ID to vote isn’t ‘unreasonable,’ putting him at odds with most Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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‘Today’ Host Guthrie Releases New Video Asking for Help as Search for Mother Enters 2nd Week
There has been no word on whether Nancy Guthrie, 84, is still alive amid pleas from the family.
|
Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth in Deposition With Lawmakers
The pre-trial interview of Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-associate took place as lawmakers continue to search for individuals who may have facilitated his sexual abuse.
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‘Tragic Injustice’: Sentence of Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Sparks Global Condemnation
‘For the 78-year-old, this is tantamount to a life sentence,’ UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said.
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French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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Births in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC Says
The new data are provisional, but the final numbers are not expected to change much.
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