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In second break with Trump in a week, House passes bill to aid Ukraine
Legislation would also sanction key segments of Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leadersThe House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanc…
Trump says Zelenskyy-Putin meeting would be 'great' after Ukraine president's letter - video
Donald Trump says that to end the Ukraine war both sides would have to make compromises, which he took credit for suggesting without explaining further. 'I’m glad that they’re may…
How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.
I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it
NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.
Republicans' sweeping election overhaul fails in the Senate
The SAVE America Act, a far-reaching Republican election overhaul that President Trump said should be his congressional allies' top priority, has failed in the Senate.
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls
The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.
'It looks black': Americans react to Reflecting Pool's paint job
After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".
Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face negotiations in letter to Putin
Ukrainian president proposes meeting in neutral third country as Trump says both sides have to ‘make compromises’The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called for face-…
Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.
Protesters topple World Cup player statues in Mexico City
Teachers demanding higher pay have been demonstrating for several days and threaten to disrupt the tournament if their demands are not met.
Weakened public health powers raise outbreak risks
Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other COVID-era re…
NTSB says United jet was too slow and too low in Newark landing accident
Federal investigators say the captain flying the United 767 from Italy was too slow and too low before landing last month at Newark, N.J. The jet struck a light pole, damaging a t…
John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources confirm
Trump's former advisor turned critic had reached a deal with prosecutors, two people said.
New York City reshapes mass transit system to handle World Cup, NBA finals crowds
New York transit officials are preparing to handle up to 100,000 extra travelers a day as fans arrive in New York and New Jersey for FIFA World Cup matches.
Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women
Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.
Five takeaways from Canada's new AI strategy
Canada new roadmap for how it plans to adopt AI over the next decade includes "large-scale" data centres, free AI literacy programme and billions in funding.
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
State media photos on the place showed it is likely a plant to produce weapons-grade uranium.
Marilyn Monroe auction features star's make-up and gowns on 100th birthday
The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.
Uproar in France as it emerges suspect in case of missing girl had rape allegations dismissed
Interior minister announces review into handling of the cases after body reportedly found in search for 11-year-oldOutrage has erupted in France after it emerged the main suspect …
Embedded: "We Keep Us Safe" from NPR, KUOW and The Seattle Times
In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol …
Russian teenager Andreeva beats Kostyuk to reach final
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first major final with a dominant victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the French Open.
Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.
Kushner-backed luxury resort plan sparks protests in Albania
Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.