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Canada's prime minister discussed reviving contentious Keystone XL pipeline with Trump
Read full article: Canada's prime minister discussed reviving contentious Keystone XL pipeline with TrumpA Canadian government official familiar with the matter says Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the contentious Keystone XL pipeline project during his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
United Nations to cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force in response to US funding strains
Read full article: United Nations to cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force in response to US funding strainsThe United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest U.S. funding cuts to the world body.
Bad Bunny's music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news
Read full article: Bad Bunny's music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show newsPuerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced last week.
Trump has yet to provide Congress hard evidence that targeted boats carried drugs, officials say
Read full article: Trump has yet to provide Congress hard evidence that targeted boats carried drugs, officials sayThe Trump administration hasn't provided evidence to lawmakers that recent U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats were justified.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump's use of war powers against cartels
Read full article: Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump's use of war powers against cartelsSenate Republicans have voted down legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels.
Arrivals of international students to the US dropped almost a fifth in August, data shows
Read full article: Arrivals of international students to the US dropped almost a fifth in August, data showsFederal data shows a significant drop in international student arrivals in the U.S. this August, down 19% compared to last year.
El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown
Read full article: El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdownThe Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown has met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican.
Aryna Sabalenka overcomes early scare to advance at Wuhan Open, Naomi Osaka loses to Linda Noskova
Read full article: Aryna Sabalenka overcomes early scare to advance at Wuhan Open, Naomi Osaka loses to Linda NoskovaAryna Sabalenka has rallied to beat Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 at the Wuhan Open.
US has given at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since war in Gaza began, report says
Read full article: US has given at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since war in Gaza began, report saysThe United States under the Biden and Trump administrations has provided at least $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since the start of the Gaza war two years ago.
Trump expresses ambivalence toward the future of US-Mexico-Canada trade deal as he meets with Carney
Read full article: Trump expresses ambivalence toward the future of US-Mexico-Canada trade deal as he meets with CarneyPresident Donald Trump says he is open to extending the free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada through a negotiation or seeking “different deals” as he met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House.
Trump's use of the National Guard sets up a legal clash testing presidential power
Read full article: Trump's use of the National Guard sets up a legal clash testing presidential powerPresident Donald Trump's plan to deploy the military on U.S. soil is sparking conflict with blue state governors that is playing out in the courts.
How American views on Israel and antisemitism have changed since Oct. 7
Read full article: How American views on Israel and antisemitism have changed since Oct. 7Nearly two years after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and the county’s ensuing invasion of the Gaza Strip, Americans are more divided on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict than they were before the war – and concerns are mounting about the safety of Jewish communities at home.
Trump considers cutting US refugee intake to 7,500, focusing on white South Africans, officials say
Read full article: Trump considers cutting US refugee intake to 7,500, focusing on white South Africans, officials sayPresident Donald Trump is considering admitting far fewer refugee into the U.S. this year – as few as 7,500, and mostly white Afrikaners.
Venezuela denounces alleged 'extremist' plan to attack shuttered US Embassy complex
Read full article: Venezuela denounces alleged 'extremist' plan to attack shuttered US Embassy complexVenezuela has warned of an alleged plan by extremists to attack the shuttered U.S. Embassy complex in Caracas with explosives.
Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact
Read full article: Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pactThe Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Russia’s offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States, saying it raises hope for keeping the pact alive after it expires in February.
Canada's last hockey stick factory survives in face of tariff threats and globalization
Read full article: Canada's last hockey stick factory survives in face of tariff threats and globalizationRoustan Hockey, Canada's last major wooden hockey stick factory, faces challenges from trade tensions.
Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less
Read full article: Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much lessPresident Donald Trump claims his policies have generated $17 trillion in new investments, but the real number is likely much less.
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign historic defense treaty that raised China's concern
Read full article: Australia and Papua New Guinea sign historic defense treaty that raised China's concernAustralia and Papua New Guinea have signed a major defense treaty, which Beijing claims unfairly targets China.
Judge blocks Trump policy to detain migrant children turning 18 in adult facilities
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump policy to detain migrant children turning 18 in adult facilitiesA federal judge has temporarily blocked a new Trump administration policy to detain migrant children in adult facilities once they turn 18.
Legal setbacks mount for Trump’s birthright order before likely Supreme Court review
Read full article: Legal setbacks mount for Trump’s birthright order before likely Supreme Court reviewNow it's five federal courts that have rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end automatic citizenship for the children of people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily.
Trump's 'paper tiger' jab at Russia echoes Mao's propaganda against the US
Read full article: Trump's 'paper tiger' jab at Russia echoes Mao's propaganda against the USDonald Trump and Vladimir Putin have been trading barbs using the term "paper tiger," a phrase popularized by the Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong.
Trump administration offers migrant children $2,500 to voluntarily return to home countries
Read full article: Trump administration offers migrant children $2,500 to voluntarily return to home countriesThe Trump administration is offering migrant children $2,500 to voluntarily return to their home countries, dangling a new incentive in efforts to persuade people to self-deport.
Spanish-language journalist arrested while covering protest near Atlanta deported to El Salvador
Read full article: Spanish-language journalist arrested while covering protest near Atlanta deported to El SalvadorA Spanish-language journalist who lived and worked in Georgia has been deported to El Salvador.
Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs
Read full article: Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs off Venezuela.
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Read full article: Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield.
US will increase staffing at embassies and consulates to handle visas for World Cup fans
Read full article: US will increase staffing at embassies and consulates to handle visas for World Cup fansThe State Department will increase staffing at certain U.S. embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from soccer fans wanting to attend World Cup matches in the United States next year.
Federal government could resume taking DACA applications for permits to live and work in U.S.
Read full article: Federal government could resume taking DACA applications for permits to live and work in U.S.Expected changes to a six-year-old lawsuit in Texas against DACA could mean the federal government will resume taking new applications for the program that offers people without legal immigration status two-year, renewable permits to live and work in the U.S. legally.
Hundreds of migrants mount protest in southern Mexico in bid to legalize status
Read full article: Hundreds of migrants mount protest in southern Mexico in bid to legalize statusHundreds of migrants have embarked on a protest march in southern Mexico in support of an aim to legalize their immigration status and find more work opportunities after a long frustrating wait near the Guatemala border.
Trump administration imposes sanctions on some Iranian people and firms after UN decision
Read full article: Trump administration imposes sanctions on some Iranian people and firms after UN decisionThe U.S. imposes new sanctions on firms and individuals linked to Iran's missile and military aircraft production.
Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel's strike
Read full article: Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel's strikeU.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027
Read full article: Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027Walmart says it plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027.
Sinner beats American teenager Tien to win China Open title before Shanghai Masters
Read full article: Sinner beats American teenager Tien to win China Open title before Shanghai MastersJannik Sinner prepared for his Shanghai Masters appearance with a 6-2, 6-2 win over American teenager Learner Tien to win the China Open title.
Cuban foreign minister says Rubio's 'personal' agenda in Latin America risks Trump's peace prospects
Read full article: Cuban foreign minister says Rubio's 'personal' agenda in Latin America risks Trump's peace prospectsCuba's top diplomat says recent U.S. escalations in the Caribbean are a result of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s “personal” agenda against the region.
Wall Street sets more records, but bond yields drop following discouraging data on the job market
Read full article: Wall Street sets more records, but bond yields drop following discouraging data on the job marketU.S. stocks rose to more records as Wall Street still doesn’t seem to care much about the latest shutdown of the U.S. government.
No. 2 US diplomat meets much-prosecuted West African leader after visa restrictions were eased
Read full article: No. 2 US diplomat meets much-prosecuted West African leader after visa restrictions were easedDeputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has met with the heavily prosecuted vice president of Equatorial Guinea in Washington after the Trump administration approved a waiver of corruption sanctions.
The Latest: Hegseth declares an end to ‘politically correct’ leadership in the US military
Read full article: The Latest: Hegseth declares an end to ‘politically correct’ leadership in the US militaryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of U.S. military officials to an in-person meeting to announce directives for troops that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness as well as an end to “woke” culture in the military.
Colombia's foreign minister 'renounces' her US visa as tensions between both nations escalate
Read full article: Colombia's foreign minister 'renounces' her US visa as tensions between both nations escalateColombia's foreign minister has renounced her U.S. visa to protest the U.S. State Department's decision to revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa.
In a rare UN appearance, senior North Korean diplomat insists his country won't give up nukes
Read full article: In a rare UN appearance, senior North Korean diplomat insists his country won't give up nukesA senior North Korean diplomat is reiterating that his country won’t give up its nuclear weapons despite numerous international demands to do so.
Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films
Read full article: Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made filmsPresident Donald Trump is slapping a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States – a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.
Gauff through to 3rd of China Open with win over Fernandez. Alcaraz triumphs in Japan for 65th win
Read full article: Gauff through to 3rd of China Open with win over Fernandez. Alcaraz triumphs in Japan for 65th winCoco Gauff advances to the third round at the China Open after a tough match against Leylah Fernandez.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia transferred to Pennsylvania detention facility
Read full article: Kilmar Abrego Garcia transferred to Pennsylvania detention facilityA man who was wrongfully deported from the United States to his native El Salvador has been moved from a Virginia detention center to a facility in Pennsylvania.
In rematch vs. 'Fleetwood Mac,' US Ryder Cup pairing of English and Morikawa gets the same result
Read full article: In rematch vs. 'Fleetwood Mac,' US Ryder Cup pairing of English and Morikawa gets the same resultIt was reasonable to think nobody was going to beat a Ryder Cup duo on a roll — one that’s so good, it has its own nickname, “Fleetwood Mac.”.
Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms deal
Read full article: Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms dealUkraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe’s largest nuclear facility.
Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'
Read full article: Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a 'decisive response'Russia’s top diplomat is insisting to world leaders that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe.
Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold restrictions he wants to impose on birthright citizenship
Read full article: Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold restrictions he wants to impose on birthright citizenshipPresident Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to uphold his birthright citizenship order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily aren't American citizens.
Trump's trade battle with China puts US soybean farmers in peril
Read full article: Trump's trade battle with China puts US soybean farmers in perilAmerican soybean farmers are worried about where they're going to sell their crops and whether they'll lose money this year because China hasn't bought any for months.
Trailing at the Ryder Cup, America stays (mostly) the same for Day 2, Europe doesn't change a thing
Read full article: Trailing at the Ryder Cup, America stays (mostly) the same for Day 2, Europe doesn't change a thingEven though he’s in a hole at the Ryder Cup, American captain Keegan Bradley is sticking with the same lineup, with only one tweak.
Trump finds new trade targets -- pharmaceuticals, kitchen cabinets and heavy trucks
Read full article: Trump finds new trade targets -- pharmaceuticals, kitchen cabinets and heavy trucksPresident Donald Trump is planning big tariffs on pharmaceuticals, kitchen counters, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture and heavy trucks.
China's No. 2 leader, in debut of sorts on world stage at UN, echoes his nation's concern about US
Read full article: China's No. 2 leader, in debut of sorts on world stage at UN, echoes his nation's concern about USChina’s second-in-command sounded his nation’s recurring alarm against aggressive and unilateral action in global politics in an address to world leaders.
Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal
Read full article: Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok dealRep. John Moolenaar has requested an urgent briefing from the White House after Trump supported a deal giving Americans a majority stake in TikTok.
UN Security Council rejects Russia and China's last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran
Read full article: UN Security Council rejects Russia and China's last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on IranThe U.N. Security Council on has rejected a last-ditch effort to delay reimposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.
Rahm and Hatton take down US power pair as Ryder Cup's main event turns into a big win for Europe
Read full article: Rahm and Hatton take down US power pair as Ryder Cup's main event turns into a big win for EuropeA match that was supposed to be a tone-setter for the Americans at the Ryder Cup turned out to be just that.
UN adds 68 companies to blacklist for alleged complicity in rights violations in Israeli settlements
Read full article: UN adds 68 companies to blacklist for alleged complicity in rights violations in Israeli settlementsThe United Nations has added 68 more companies to a blacklist of companies from 11 countries that it says are complicit in violating Palestinian human rights through their business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Facing global isolation at UN, a defiant Netanyahu says Israel 'must finish the job' against Hamas
Read full article: Facing global isolation at UN, a defiant Netanyahu says Israel 'must finish the job' against HamasSurrounded by critics and protesters at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told fellow world leaders that Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza.
Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership
Read full article: Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownershipPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.
Trump officials urge nations to join global effort to restrict the asylum system
Read full article: Trump officials urge nations to join global effort to restrict the asylum systemThe Trump administration has pitched several other countries on its view that the global asylum system has been rampantly abused and urged them to join the United States in cracking down on such migration.
US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth
Read full article: US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growthThe U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% from April through June in a dramatic upgrade of the government's previous estimate of second-quarter growth.
Trump hosts Turkey's Erdogan as the US considers lifting a ban on F-35 sales to the NATO ally
Read full article: Trump hosts Turkey's Erdogan as the US considers lifting a ban on F-35 sales to the NATO allyPresident Donald Trump has held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House, and he's indicating the U.S. might soon lift its hold on advanced fighter jet sales to the NATO ally.
Brazil's Lula says he was as surprised as Trump with their `chemistry' despite bad relations
Read full article: Brazil's Lula says he was as surprised as Trump with their `chemistry' despite bad relationsBrazil’s president said he was as surprised as U.S. President Donald Trump when they met by chance and “there was some chemistry,” given the deteriorating relations between the two largest economies in the Americas.
Big laughs and a birthday serenade as US beats Europe in Ryder Cup’s celebrity showdown
Read full article: Big laughs and a birthday serenade as US beats Europe in Ryder Cup’s celebrity showdownEli Manning landed a fade within 5 feet but missed the putt, Bobby Flay cooked up a birdie, John McEnroe and José Andrés mugged for pictures with red, white and blue-clad fans and Catherine Zeta-Jones curtseyed on the tee box as the crowd serenaded her on the eve of her 56th birthday.
Iran's president blasts US, Israeli attacks for dealing 'grievous blow' to peace as sanctions loom
Read full article: Iran's president blasts US, Israeli attacks for dealing 'grievous blow' to peace as sanctions loomIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took the stage at the U_N_ to blast Israeli and U_S_ attacks in June as inflicting “a grievous blow upon international trust and the very prospect of peace in the region.”.
Tropical Storm Humberto forms in the Atlantic as Hurricane Gabrielle takes aim at the Azores
Read full article: Tropical Storm Humberto forms in the Atlantic as Hurricane Gabrielle takes aim at the AzoresTropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean at the same time Hurricane Gabrielle races toward the Azores islands.
Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against Russia
Read full article: Ukrainians cautious after Trump shifts his stance, saying they can win the war against RussiaUkrainians have reacted cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected shift in stance on their war with Russia.
Colombia's president calls for criminal investigation against Trump over Caribbean strikes
Read full article: Colombia's president calls for criminal investigation against Trump over Caribbean strikesColombian President Gustavo Petro has called for a criminal investigation against U.S. President Donald Trump and officials involved in recent deadly strikes on boats in the Caribbean.
Conroe man honored with Carnegie Medal for heroic rescue during 2024 Houston storm
Read full article: Conroe man honored with Carnegie Medal for heroic rescue during 2024 Houston stormA Conroe man who risked his life to save a man trapped in a pickup truck during severe storms last year is now being recognized with one of North America’s top civilian hero awards.
Iran's supreme leader rejects direct nuclear talks with US as European negotiations remain unmoved
Read full article: Iran's supreme leader rejects direct nuclear talks with US as European negotiations remain unmovedIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected direct negotiations with the United States over his country’s nuclear program.
US and China are 'talking past each other' on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting Beijing
Read full article: US and China are 'talking past each other' on key issues, says US lawmaker visiting BeijingA U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan congressional delegation visiting Beijing says the United States and China are “talking past each other” on key issues.
Many leaders back a UN call to address challenges together but Trump says `America First'
Read full article: Many leaders back a UN call to address challenges together but Trump says `America First'World leaders from France to South Korea and South Africa to Suriname have given strong support to the U.N. chief’s call to work together to address challenges like war, poverty and climate chaos.
What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees, generating confusion, fear
Read full article: What to know about the H-1B visa Trump has targeted with $100,000 fees, generating confusion, fearThe Trump administration’s abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond.
Venezuelans in 'reverse migration' pushed to new perils in effort to return home
Read full article: Venezuelans in 'reverse migration' pushed to new perils in effort to return homeVenezuelan migrants are attempting a "reverse migration" back to South America after facing challenges in the U.S. Thousands have returned since immigration policies tightened under President Donald Trump.
US bars Iran's diplomats from shopping at Costco without permission
Read full article: US bars Iran's diplomats from shopping at Costco without permissionThe Trump administration has formally barred Iranian diplomats based in or visiting New York from shopping at wholesale club stores like Costco and purchasing luxury goods in the United States without specific permission from the State Department.
As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out
Read full article: As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it outWorld leaders are gathering at one of the most turbulent and divisive moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations.
Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal
Read full article: Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok dealPresident Donald Trump has mentioned that billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok.
Paolini seals victory as Italy retains the Billie Jean King Cup with dominant win over the US
Read full article: Paolini seals victory as Italy retains the Billie Jean King Cup with dominant win over the USJasmine Paolini beats Jessica Pegula on the fourth match point as defending champion Italy wins the Billie Jean King Cup with a comprehensive victory over the United States.