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politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 7:51 PM

Zelenskyy visiting Canada for first time since war started seeking to shore up support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the Canadian Parliament on Friday as he continues his efforts to shore up support from...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 7:12 PM

Tears of joy after Brazil's Supreme Court makes milestone ruling on Indigenous lands

Indigenous people in Brazil are celebrating after the country's Supreme Court ruled to enshrine their land rights

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 6:42 PM

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030

A coalition of 25 governors and the Biden administration are set to announce a pledge Thursday morning to quadruple the number of heat pumps in...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 6:40 PM

Afghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal status from Biden administration

The Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who have already been living in the country for a little over a year

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 6:35 PM

Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid in Pennsylvania, aims to oust Democrat Bob Casey

Republican David McCormick is entering Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race in his second bid for the office, this time to take on Democratic Sen. Bob...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 6:13 PM

Biden to deliver democracy speech and pay tribute to John McCain in Arizona next week

President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona next week to deliver a democracy-focused address that will also pay tribute to the late John McCain,...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 6:07 PM

Black leaders say threats to undermine US democracy appear aimed at their community

Some of the nation’s most influential Black leaders say many of the threats to democratic institutions in the U.S. appear to be aimed squarely at...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 6:03 PM

VP Harris, a former prosecutor, will lead new White House office of gun violence prevention

President Joe Biden has asked Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will seek to...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 5:30 PM

Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailment but won't declare disaster

President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 3:47 PM

Vivek Ramaswamy accuses Trump of making a 'false promise' in not repealing Obamacare

Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has taken a dig at former President Donald Trump

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 2:52 PM

US contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on espionage charges, Justice Department says

The Justice Department says a contractor for the U.S. government who is originally from Ethiopia has been arrested on espionage charges, accused...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 2:50 PM

Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations

The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 2:44 PM

Governments and individuals debate: Are mandates needed to reach climate change targets?

Governments, organizations and businesses have set ambitious goals to combat climate change

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 2:05 PM

Haiti's government to oversee canal project that prompted Dominican Republic to close all borders

Haiti’s government is doubling down on the construction of a canal on Haitian soil that prompted the neighboring Dominican Republic last week to...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 1:44 PM

Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court

A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina and West Virginia that could have significant implications on whether...

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 1:21 PM

Poland is done sending arms to Ukraine, Polish leader says as trade dispute escalates

Poland’s prime minister says his country is no longer sending arms to Ukraine

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 12:58 PM

Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $200 million to help save the lives of mothers and children during childbirth

politics / Thu, Sep 21, 2023 12:55 PM

Guinea’s leader defends coups in Africa and rebuffs the West, saying things must change

The head of the junta in Guinea has defended the recent coups in Africa

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