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FBI Director Defies Kevin McCarthy’s Warning on Documents Deadline
The FBI will not meet its deadline in a congressional subpoena related to an alleged "criminal scheme" involving President Joe Biden, although the bureau told Newsweek that it's cooperating with ...
Philly Columbus statue defenders sue Mayor Kenney, city officials over removal controversy
PHILADELPHIA — The group that fought to preserve the Christopher Columbus statue in South Philadelphia is suing Mayor Jim Kenney and members of the city’s Historical Commission for their roles ...
North Korea says its attempt to launch 1st spy satellite ends in failure
North Korea said Wednesday that its attempt to launch the country’s first spy satellite has failed. In a statement published on state media, North Korea said a rocket carrying the ...
School Board in Florida postpones vote on clear backpacks after parent cites a state law
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Broward County schools clear backpack requirement could be delayed or derailed after a parent found an obscure state law to slow down the plan. The ...
Move Disney World to Colorado if Nuggets beat the Heat in NBA Finals, Polis proposes ...
DENVER — On the verge of the NBA Finals, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proposed a “friendly wager” with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, with a happy Disney ending should the ...
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Pennsylvania school bus driver duct-taped student into his seat, DA says PHILADELPHIA — A bus driver for the Upper Darby School District who is accused of duct taping a 10-year-old ...
Kyrgyzstan changes the system of state guarantees for the provision of medical care Fox News
Volume, types, conditions The current program of state guarantees for the provision of medical and health care to citizens guarantees the volumes, types of medical services in Kyrgyzstan and the terms of their provision by health organizations, regardless of
Beluga whale with apparent Russian-made harness reaches Sweden
Authorities in Norway have 'rejected all inquiries and plans to capture' it. ...
Facing backlash, McCarthy hunts for GOP votes for debt limit deal in time to prevent ...
Biden, a Democrat, and McCarthy, a Republican, are counting on pulling majority support from the political center, a rarity in divided Washington. ...
Police say Robert Bowers had an ‘unthinkable’ thought – then carried out America’s deadliest antisemitic attack
Suspect’s trial has begun in Pittsburgh
Chinese Jet Flew Past Nose of U.S. Plane, Pentagon Says
A Chinese fighter jet flew directly in front of the nose of a U.S. reconnaissance plane over the South China Sea on
World Series of Poker gets underway on Strip — PHOTOS
The WSOP kicked off the first of 95 events Tuesday with a $500 Casino Employees No-limit Hold’em tournament. The Main Event starts July 3. ...
Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting 'political caste'
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — He believes selling human organs should be legal, climate change is a “socialist lie,” sex education is a ploy to destroy the family and that the Central Bank should be abolished. He also could be Argentina’s next president. Argentina
South Carolina gas station owner makes 1st court appearance on murder charge in teen's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina gas station owner accused of chasing a 14-year-old boy from his store and fatally shooting him in the back made his first court appearance Tuesday on a murder charge in the death. Rick Chow thought the boy shoplifted four
Facing backlash, McCarthy hunts for GOP votes for debt limit deal in time to prevent US default
WASHINGTON — Under fire from conservatives, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked strenuously Tuesday to sell fellow Republicans on the debt ceiling and budget deal he negotiated with President Joe Biden and win approval in time to avert a potentially disastrous
Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, May 31
VIENNA -- Three people have died in a fire that broke out early Tuesday morning at a hospital in the town of Moedling, near Vienna, local authorities have said. According to the Austrian news agency APA, the blaze started in a room on the third floor of the
Ukraine war reaches Moscow as drones strike civilian areas
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Elizabeth Holmes turns self in for 11-year jail term
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Two female Iran journalists face trial for covering hijab death row
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Cruise ship passengers left terrified after ship sails through rough seas on return to Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A cruise ship that navigated rough seas off the South Carolina coast over the Memorial Day weekend has resumed sailing on its next
'Priceless' Brady Bunch home on market for $5.5M
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Regional organizations to shape world's future as unilateralism declines: Iran's president
TEHRAN, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday that with the decline of unilateralism, the future of the world and region will be shaped by regional states and organizations. Raisi made the remarks in a meeting with
40 killed in two terrorist attacks in NW Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, May 30 (Xinhua) -- About 40 people, including army auxiliaries, were killed over the weekend in two terrorist attacks in northwestern Burkina Faso, sources said Tuesday. The first attack targeted an armed convoy near
Activities held to commemorate 13th anniversary of signing of agreement on TCS
A participant experiences calligraphy during the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Day event in Seoul, South Korea, May 30, 2023. The TCS is a Seoul-based international body for promoting peace and common prosperity among China, Japan and South Korea.
Cambodian King visits India
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni (L), Indian President Droupadi Murmu (C) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Boy, 17, charged with murder after Sunshine bus station stabbing in Melbourne
Teenager from Hillside to face court accused of killing 16-year-old Pa Sawm Lyhym of Melton South Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast A 17-year-old boy has been
U.S. accuses China of risky encounter over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet swerved in front of
‘Duchess anytime’: Epstein’s emails reveal Fergie links
Disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein maintained close ties with members of at least two royal families in the years following his 2008 conviction for soliciting an underage girl, it has been reported. ...