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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, celebrates year of success fighting homelessness with free hotel rooms

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, celebrates year of success fighting homelessness with free hotel rooms

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, celebrates year of success fighting homelessness with free hotel rooms
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that more than a dozen countries were ready to contribute assets to a defensive mission aimed at restoring the freedom of

UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row

Britain's top foreign ministry official will leave his post after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row
Arts|Business|Political|World

Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now

A U.S. judge said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot construct his planned $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's

Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia's Lavrov says regime change plans in Iran and Venezuela were about oil

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that U.S. plans to unfurl regime change in Iran and Venezuela were aimed at gaining more control over oil and gas

Russia's Lavrov says regime change plans in Iran and Venezuela were about oil
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports

The Trump administration is set to announce tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee

The head of a group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday called for scrapping the U.S. government's 18.4-cent per gallon tax on gasoline and

Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Schroders shareholders approve $13.4 billion sale to Nuveen

Schroders shareholders on Thursday approved a 9.9 billion pound ($13.4 billion) sale of the British asset manager to U.S. rival Nuveen, confirming the end of independence

Schroders shareholders approve $13.4 billion sale to Nuveen
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March

Egypt's non-oil private sector deteriorated at its sharpest pace in almost two years in March, as the Middle East war drove up costs and dampened client demand, a closely watched

War weighs on Egypt's private sector as PMI hits near two-year low in March
Crime|Political|US|World

US Army veteran charged with leaking classified information to journalist

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US Army veteran charged with leaking classified information to journalist
Sports

Playoff party time in Philadelphia! Flyers, fans rejoice at long-awaited return to postseason

Flyers fans are buzzing with excitement as the team clinches its first playoff berth since 2020

Playoff party time in Philadelphia! Flyers, fans rejoice at long-awaited return to postseason
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US earnings season set to test war-rattled stocks

Investors will seek evidence in the coming week that the U.S. corporate profit engine is humming along, and whether threats to that upbeat business

US earnings season set to test war-rattled stocks
MidEast|Political|World

Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats from Iraqi territory

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it had summoned Iraq's ambassador over what it described as threats targeting the kingdom and other Gulf states from drones launched from Iraqi

Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats from Iraqi territory
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says

Any European Central Bank rate rise will depend on how a war-fuelled surge in the cost of crude oil and some chemicals impacts other prices, ECB Vice President Luis de

ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence

A former NATO chief and grandee of Keir Starmer's Labour Party criticised the British prime minister on Tuesday for failing to adequately fund defence,

Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll

Japanese manufacturers' confidence posted its biggest month-on-month drop in more than three years in April, dampened by surging oil prices and supply-

Japan manufacturers' confidence dips most in three years on Middle East concerns: Reuters Poll
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Treasury chief says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday the underlying U.S. economy remained strong and that growth could still exceed 3% or 3.5% this year

Treasury chief says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war
Political

Swalwell and Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion

Swalwell and Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion

Swalwell and Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion
Crime|Travel|US|World

Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas says he’ll keep searching for her following his release

Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas says he’ll keep searching for her following his release

Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas says he’ll keep searching for her following his release
Crime|Election|Political|US

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion
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MLB's percentage of Black players increases in consecutive years for the 1st time in 2 decades

Major League Baseball says the percentage of Black players on opening day rosters increased in consecutive years for the first time in at least two decades

MLB's percentage of Black players increases in consecutive years for the 1st time in 2 decades
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river
Arts|Education|Election|Entertainment

How big of a tent do Democrats want? Hasan Piker is testing the limits in Michigan's Senate primary

Progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash

How big of a tent do Democrats want? Hasan Piker is testing the limits in Michigan's Senate primary
Crime|Technology

Court docs detail stalking, child sexual exploitation accusations against ex-Bonner Springs detective

Court docs detail stalking, child sexual exploitation accusations against ex-Bonner Springs detective

Court docs detail stalking, child sexual exploitation accusations against ex-Bonner Springs detective
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

CNN poll shows Democrats hold early advantage in midterms

New CNN polling shows the Democratic party has an early lead ahead of midterms later this year.

CNN poll shows Democrats hold early advantage in midterms
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Surveillance video reveals Walmart stabbing and bystanders stopping the fleeing suspect

Surveillance video reveals Walmart stabbing and bystanders stopping the fleeing suspect

Surveillance video reveals Walmart stabbing and bystanders stopping the fleeing suspect
Crime|Election|Political|US

Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme

A Colorado appeals court has ruled that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced

Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

911 calls capture moments after car barrels onto Daytona Beach airport runway

911 calls capture moments after car barrels onto Daytona Beach airport runway

911 calls capture moments after car barrels onto Daytona Beach airport runway
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
Science|Technology|World

NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years

The countdown has begun toward humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years

NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater

This year’s Webby Award nominations highlight the internet’s wildest hits, from celebrity campaigns to strange viral products

Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire

Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire

Off-duty firefighter uses gear, garden hose to knock down house fire
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs
Arts|Entertainment|Food|Health

How Love Rocks became a NYC tradition and a major God's Love We Deliver fundraiser in 10 years

Love Rocks NYC brings major music stars together to raise money for God’s Love We Deliver as many nonprofits worry about increased food insecurity

How Love Rocks became a NYC tradition and a major God's Love We Deliver fundraiser in 10 years
Crime|Election|Political

GOP Texas congressman to face primary runoff after allegations of an affair

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas was forced into a primary runoff with his GOP opponent as he faces calls to resign over allegations of having an affair with an aide

GOP Texas congressman to face primary runoff after allegations of an affair
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns

Iowa water quality and cancer rates: Atlantic-area grandparents push lawmakers to act on pollution concerns
Europe|Health|Interview|Sports|US|World

Double duty: Masters and select group of Paralympians compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who have been competing in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, having to master different skills to succeed in entirely different disciplines every two years

Double duty: Masters and select group of Paralympians compete in both Summer and Winter Games
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base as fighting enters 4th day

Afghanistan says it has thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base

Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base as fighting enters 4th day
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Videos

Video captures Milpitas police officers rescuing toddler, dog thrown from burning apartment

Video captures Milpitas police officers rescuing toddler, dog thrown from burning apartment

Video captures Milpitas police officers rescuing toddler, dog thrown from burning apartment
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

PICU nurse seeking justice after being left paralyzed by suspected drunk driver

PICU nurse seeking justice after being left paralyzed by suspected drunk driver

PICU nurse seeking justice after being left paralyzed by suspected drunk driver
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims
Business|Economy|World

Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos

The Supreme Court’s stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs means he can’t conjure up new import taxes on a whim anymore

Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos
Education|Health|Political|Sports|US|World

Body of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is to lie in state in South Carolina

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is being honored in South Carolina, where he was born and where his civil rights work began as a teenager

Body of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is to lie in state in South Carolina
Business|Crime|Education|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

Sacramento Police Canine Association covers cost of care for retired police dogs

Sacramento Police Canine Association covers cost of care for retired police dogs

Sacramento Police Canine Association covers cost of care for retired police dogs
Crime|Political|World

UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'

U.N.-backed investigators say Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have carried out a campaign in the city of el-Fasher in the Darfur region that shows “hallmarks of genocide” against non-Arab communities

UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits