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Elizabeth Strout and Miranda July are among finalists for the Women's Prize for Fiction
Read full article: Elizabeth Strout and Miranda July are among finalists for the Women's Prize for FictionAmerican authors Elizabeth Strout and Miranda July are among finalists for the Womenโs Prize for Fiction.
Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people near Hodeida, Houthi rebels say
Read full article: Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people near Hodeida, Houthi rebels saySuspected U.S. airstrikes have battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, with the Houthis saying one strike killed at least four people near the Red Sea port city of Hodeida.
White House abruptly fires career Justice Department prosecutors in latest norm-shattering move
Read full article: White House abruptly fires career Justice Department prosecutors in latest norm-shattering moveThe recent firings of career Justice Department lawyers by the White House is a sign of President Donald Trumpโs tightening grip over the law enforcement agency known for its long tradition of political independence.
Judge blocks imports of some Chilean sea bass from Antarctica in fishing feud at bottom of the world
Read full article: Judge blocks imports of some Chilean sea bass from Antarctica in fishing feud at bottom of the worldA federal judge in Florida has blocked the imports of a high-priced Chilean sea bass from protected waters near Antarctica.
Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US history
Read full article: Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US historyCivil rights advocates, historians and Black political leaders are sharply rebuking President Donald Trump for his order targeting the Smithsonian Institution.
The White House security breach raises concerns among some military spouses and veterans
Read full article: The White House security breach raises concerns among some military spouses and veteransSome military spouses and veterans are questioning the White Houseโs handling of security after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about military strikes in Yemen.
๐ฉฐ Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artform
Read full article: ๐ฉฐ Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artformOrlando Ballet will be celebrating the works of those whom they call the โinfluencersโ of dance through a special performance that also includes work from Alysa Pires.
US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use
Read full article: US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military useThe U.S. has added dozens of companies to its export control, including more than 50 based in China that it says sought advanced knowhow in supercomputing, artificial intelligence and quantum technology for military purposes.
International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US under Trump
Read full article: International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US under TrumpAs colleges and universities respond to Trump administration directives to change how they operate, educators worry that fewer international students will want to study in the U.S.
China's premier says US relations at 'an important juncture' during meeting with pro-Trump senator
Read full article: China's premier says US relations at 'an important juncture' during meeting with pro-Trump senatorChinese Premier Li Qiang says Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation.
US senator and Trump supporter Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as tariff fight grows
Read full article: US senator and Trump supporter Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as tariff fight growsU.S. Senator Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as the U.S. and China swap tariff threats and harsh words over each othersโ handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl.
Man gets prison in US for helping pressure Chinese expat to return home
Read full article: Man gets prison in US for helping pressure Chinese expat to return homeA real estate businessman who aided a Chinese effort to pressure an expatriate to return home has been sentenced to over a year in a U.S. prison.
What's next for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after it was highlighted in Ukraine-US talks
Read full article: What's next for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after it was highlighted in Ukraine-US talksDuring a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraineโs power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement.
Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they'll be 'completely annihilated' as airstrikes pound Yemen
Read full article: Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they'll be 'completely annihilated' as airstrikes pound YemenU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Yemenโs Houthi rebels that theyโll be โcompletely annihilatedโ as American airstrikes pounded locations under their control, while further pressuring the groupโs main benefactor Iran.
Judge is 'offended' at DOGE's tactics but does not pause its takeover of the US Institute of Peace
Read full article: Judge is 'offended' at DOGE's tactics but does not pause its takeover of the US Institute of PeaceA federal judge allowed Elon Muskโs Department of Government Efficiency to remain in control of the U.S. Institute of Peace, an independent nonprofit created by Congress, but expressed concern about their conduct.
Takeaways from the AP's report on how USAID cuts are imperiling Agent Orange cleanup
Read full article: Takeaways from the AP's report on how USAID cuts are imperiling Agent Orange cleanupA multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, leaving tons of dioxin-contaminated soil exposed.
TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authorities
Read full article: TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authoritiesSocial media apps like TikTok have become an essential tool for smugglers and migrants alike.
Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says
Read full article: Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy saysPresident Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff.
St. Patrick's Day parade celebrates Boston heritage in Americaโs most Irish big city
Read full article: St. Patrick's Day parade celebrates Boston heritage in Americaโs most Irish big cityThrongs of green-clad revelers have filled the streets of Americaโs most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrickโs Day parade.
Vance hopeful 'high-level' TikTok deal will be completed by early April
Read full article: Vance hopeful 'high-level' TikTok deal will be completed by early AprilVice President JD Vance said Friday that he was hopeful a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. will be wrapped up by the early April deadline.
Floridaโs US senators announce bill to move NASAโs HQ to Space Coast
Read full article: Floridaโs US senators announce bill to move NASAโs HQ to Space CoastFloridaโs Republican U.S. senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott have announced the Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral (CAPE Canaveral) Act to relocate NASAโs headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Brevard County.
Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France Presse
Read full article: Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France PresseWith the Trump administration moving quickly to assert its authority, the Voice of America says it has moved to cancel contracts with The Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France-Presse wire services.
Trump's tariff wars forge rare bipartisan alliance in Kentucky as bourbon makers fear escalation
Read full article: Trump's tariff wars forge rare bipartisan alliance in Kentucky as bourbon makers fear escalationPresident Donald Trumpโs use of tariffs has forged a rare bipartisan alliance among Kentuckyโs top leaders โ Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul.
Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says
Read full article: Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister saysIraqi Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has said that the head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, or โAbu Khadija,โ was โone of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world,โ the statement said.
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies
Read full article: Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US alliesTop diplomats from Group of 7 have held a first day of talks in Canada as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc's once solid unity into disarray.
Military leaders warn of risks to armed forces' readiness in temporary funding bill
Read full article: Military leaders warn of risks to armed forces' readiness in temporary funding billMilitary service leaders are telling senators that passing a temporary budget that keeps defense spending largely flat will hurt readiness and efforts to modernize the force.
Central Florida businesses brace for price increases as tariffs take effect
Read full article: Central Florida businesses brace for price increases as tariffs take effectAs the Trump administration's 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum take effect, we're looking into how what's happening in Washington will impact your wallet.
They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama
Read full article: They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in PanamaOver the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and government crackdowns in countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Cameroon, China, Pakistan and Iran.
US hasn't determined who was behind cyberattack that caused outage on Musk's X
Read full article: US hasn't determined who was behind cyberattack that caused outage on Musk's XU.S. officials have not determined who was behind an apparent cyberattack on the social media site X that limited access to the platform for thousands of users.
China's shipbuilding dominance poses economic and national security risks for the US, a report says
Read full article: China's shipbuilding dominance poses economic and national security risks for the US, a report saysA report details how China in two decades has grown to be the dominant global player in shipbuilding, dwarfing the U.S., which now has only 0.1% of the global market.
China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmers
Read full article: China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmersChina is retaliating against President Donald Trumpโs tariffs on China by imposing additional 15% taxes on key American farm products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef.
Scholars stranded in America and abroad amid funding freeze of State Department programs
Read full article: Scholars stranded in America and abroad amid funding freeze of State Department programsThe U.S. State Department has frozen funding indefinitely for thousands of scholars participating in long-established cross-cultural programs connecting the U.S. to other parts of the world.
Ukraine will struggle to strike targets inside Russia without US intelligence
Read full article: Ukraine will struggle to strike targets inside Russia without US intelligenceThe U.S. decision to stop sharing military intelligence with Ukraine hobbles its ability to strike and defend against the Russian army.
How Trump justifies his tariffs โ from budget balancing to protecting 'the soul' of America
Read full article: How Trump justifies his tariffs โ from budget balancing to protecting 'the soul' of AmericaTo President Donald Trump, โtariffโ is more than โthe most beautiful word in the dictionary.โ.
China slams US tariffs, says its economy is resilient but there are no winners in a trade war
Read full article: China slams US tariffs, says its economy is resilient but there are no winners in a trade warChina's commerce minister says Beijing will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather tariffs and other challenges, though there are โno winners in a trade war."
France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine as the US freezes vital information
Read full article: France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine as the US freezes vital informationFrench defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu says France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine after Washington announced it was freezing the sharing of information with Kyiv.
EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itself
Read full article: EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itselfEuropean Union leaders committed to working together to bolster the continentโs defenses and to free up hundreds of billions of euros for security.
EU leaders to hold emergency Ukraine talks, seeking to adapt to new security demands without the US
Read full article: EU leaders to hold emergency Ukraine talks, seeking to adapt to new security demands without the USEuropean Union leaders plan to hold emergency talks to agree ways to quickly increase their military budgets after the Trump administration signaled Europe must take care of its own security and also suspended assistance to Ukraine.
Census Bureau under Trump seeks permission to delete questions about gender identity
Read full article: Census Bureau under Trump seeks permission to delete questions about gender identityThe U.S. Census Bureau under the Trump administration has sought permission to delete questions about gender identity from a monthly survey.
Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500
Read full article: Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500Stocks racked up more losses on Wall Street Tuesday as a trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners escalated, wiping out all the gains since Election Day for the S&P 500.
Kim's sister threatens a response to a US carrier's deployment in South Korea
Read full article: Kim's sister threatens a response to a US carrier's deployment in South KoreaThe powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened a high-profile response to the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier in South Korea and other U.S. military activities.
Man accused of killing pro-Trump boss at Florida construction site found not guilty by reason of insanity
Read full article: Man accused of killing pro-Trump boss at Florida construction site found not guilty by reason of insanityA Florida construction worker who stood accused of fatally stabbing his boss has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Refugee aid groups say Trump administration is trying to circumvent court order
Read full article: Refugee aid groups say Trump administration is trying to circumvent court orderMajor refugee aid groups say President Donald Trumpโs administration appears to be trying to circumvent a federal court ruling this week that blocked his efforts to suspend the nationโs refugee admissions program.
Trump administration says it's cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts
Read full article: Trump administration says it's cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contractsThe Trump administration says it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Developmentโs foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world.
Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over Ukraine
Read full article: Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over UkraineU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is flying to Washington on a trip aimed at persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain military support for Ukraine.
Emergency fundraisers offer a lifeline to groups who've lost foreign aid
Read full article: Emergency fundraisers offer a lifeline to groups who've lost foreign aidSeveral nonprofit groups launched fundraising campaigns last week to help organizations who have lost funding because of the Trump administrationโs freeze on foreign assistance.
The US Christian population has declined for years. A new survey shows that drop leveling off
Read full article: The US Christian population has declined for years. A new survey shows that drop leveling offThe number of Americans who identify as Christian has declined steadily for years, but that drop shows signs of slowing.
US energy secretary touts nuclear power as tech sector's thirst for electricity grows
Read full article: US energy secretary touts nuclear power as tech sector's thirst for electricity growsU.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says it's critical that the nation be out in front when it comes to artificial intelligence.
US and Ukraine near an economic deal with mineral rights but no security promise, officials say
Read full article: US and Ukraine near an economic deal with mineral rights but no security promise, officials sayThree senior Ukrainian officials say that Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals.
UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says before Trump meeting
Read full article: UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says before Trump meetingPrime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027.
They crossed the Darien Gap to reach the US. Now, boat-by-boat, migrants are returning
Read full article: They crossed the Darien Gap to reach the US. Now, boat-by-boat, migrants are returningThey once braved the jungles of the Darien Gap, trekking days along the perilous migrant passage dividing Colombia and Panama with a simple goal: seek asylum in the U.S. Now, boat-by-boat, those migrants have given up after President Donald Trumpโs crackdown on asylum, and are returning to their countries they once sought to escape.
Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals deal
Read full article: Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals dealUkraineโs President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a contentious U.S. proposal that would have seen $500 billion worth of profits from Ukrainian rare minerals given to the United States as compensation for its wartime assistance to Kyiv has been taken off the table.
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
Read full article: California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire reliefCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from Januaryโs devastating wildfires.
American golfer Angel Yin moves into third-round lead at LPGA Thailand tournament
Read full article: American golfer Angel Yin moves into third-round lead at LPGA Thailand tournamentAngel Yin birdied three of her final four holes on the front nine to help set up an 8-under 64 to take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament.
White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says
Read full article: White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source saysThe White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraineโs rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington.
Thousands of supporters of Hezbollah's slain leader Nasrallah fly into Beirut for his funeral
Read full article: Thousands of supporters of Hezbollah's slain leader Nasrallah fly into Beirut for his funeralThousands of supporters of the longtime leader of Lebanonโs militant Hezbollah group have flown into Beirut for Hassan Nasrallahโs funeral this weekend.
Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservatives
Read full article: Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservativesU.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Germanyโs free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside Washington.
Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary ahead
Read full article: Scramble for McConnell's Senate seat underway with signs of a bruising GOP primary aheadThe scramble to fill Mitch McConnellโs Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the Republican revealed he wonโt seek reelection in 2026.
Trump's freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage
Read full article: Trump's freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stagePresident Donald Trumpโs restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world may be offering an opening to China.
A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame
Read full article: A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blameTop U.S. and Russian officials have had their most extensive high-level engagement since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine almost three years ago.
Could President Trumpโs birthday be a new national holiday? Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Could President Trumpโs birthday be a new national holiday? Hereโs what to knowPresident Donald Trump was sworn in for a second time last month after coming out on top during the 2024 presidential race. But could his birthday soon become a national holiday?
Middle East latest: Israelis and Palestinians mark 500 days of war in Gaza with more uncertainty
Read full article: Middle East latest: Israelis and Palestinians mark 500 days of war in Gaza with more uncertaintyIsraelis have marked 500 days of war in Gaza with protests demanding further progress on a ceasefire so all remaining hostages can be returned.
The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA All-Star Game has some player support
Read full article: The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA All-Star Game has some player supportVictor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last yearโs Paris Olympics when he led Franceโs march to the gold medal game against the Americans.
Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cuts
Read full article: Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cutsPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China and that eventually he hopes all three countries could agree to cut their massive defense budgets in half.
Trump calls India's Modi a 'great friend' but warns of higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods
Read full article: Trump calls India's Modi a 'great friend' but warns of higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goodsPresident Donald Trump greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House with a bear hug and called him a โa great friend of mine,โ but nonetheless warned that India wonโt be spared from higher tariffs heโs begun imposing on U.S. trade partners around the world.
ACLU sues for access to migrants flown to Guantanamo this month
Read full article: ACLU sues for access to migrants flown to Guantanamo this monthCivil rights attorneys have sued the Trump administration to gain access to detained migrants who they say have been flown to Guantanamo Bay and held there without being able to consult lawyers or speak to relatives.
White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say
Read full article: White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials sayThe White House fired the inspector general for the U.S. Agency for International Development on Tuesday.
An unwanted double: US sales fall for American whiskeys as threats of a trade war heat up
Read full article: An unwanted double: US sales fall for American whiskeys as threats of a trade war heat upLike a watered-down drink, domestic sales for American whiskeys were unsatisfying in 2024 as inflation reined in consumer spending on some distilled spirits.
NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
Read full article: NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administrationU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO.
The US and Ukraine are closing in on a mineral deal. What changed, and what comes next?
Read full article: The US and Ukraine are closing in on a mineral deal. What changed, and what comes next?Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraineโs mineral industry.
After meeting with Trump, Jordan's king says his country opposes displacing Palestinians in Gaza
Read full article: After meeting with Trump, Jordan's king says his country opposes displacing Palestinians in GazaPresident Donald Trump has hosted Jordanโs King Abdullah II at the White House and has renewed his insistence that Gaza could somehow be emptied of all residents, controlled by the U.S. and redeveloped as a tourist area.
Election official in Arizonaโs largest county signals a shift away from combating disinformation
Read full article: Election official in Arizonaโs largest county signals a shift away from combating disinformationOne of the top election officials in Arizona's largest county has drastically downsized a team whose responsibilities included combating false information about elections.
Volunteers are now tracking what's already been lost in the USAID freeze
Read full article: Volunteers are now tracking what's already been lost in the USAID freezeA growing number of people and groups in the international development ecosystem have stepped forward to track the widespread impacts of the freeze on U.S. foreign aid.
Trump says ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesnโt release all hostages by Saturday
Read full article: Trump says ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesnโt release all hostages by SaturdayPresident Donald Trump says that a precarious ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas should be canceled if Hamas doesnโt release all the remaining hostages it is holding in Gaza by midday on Saturday โ though he also acknowledged that such a decision would be up to Israel.
Lindsey Vonn places 15th in downhill at ski worlds. She called it a 'practice run for the Olympics'
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn places 15th in downhill at ski worlds. She called it a 'practice run for the Olympics'Lindsey Vonn finished 15th in the downhill at the Alpine skiing world championships.
Federal prisons being used to detain people arrested in Trumpโs immigration crackdown
Read full article: Federal prisons being used to detain people arrested in Trumpโs immigration crackdownPresident Donald Trumpโs administration is using federal prisons to detain some people arrested in its immigration crackdown.
Trump administration plans to slash all but a fraction of USAID jobs, officials say
Read full article: Trump administration plans to slash all but a fraction of USAID jobs, officials sayThe Trump administration has presented a plan to dramatically cut staffing worldwide for U.S. aid projects as part of its dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development.