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November 17, 2024

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike inside Russia

President Biden has approved Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's regime to strike targets within Russia using American long-range missiles.

November 17, 2024

President Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping meet at APEC Summit in Peru

President Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping met on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru. (Credit: Reuters)

November 17, 2024

Zelenskyy: Russia using Iranian weapons in 'massive' attack targeting energy infrastructure

Ukrainian forces say Russia launched over 200 drones and missiles against the nation's power and energy infrastructure this weekend.

November 17, 2024

Mexican president might be changing view on US as Trump win sends warning to ruling socialists

Following Trump’s victory, the Mexican government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, is considering reassessing some of its policies to navigate the anticipated challenges.

November 16, 2024

First known case of rare mpox strain confirmed in United States

A new strain of mpox has been confirmed on American shores after a traveler returned to California from a visit to Africa, but risk to the public remains "very low."

November 16, 2024

In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable

As U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time, Xi cautioned that a stable relationship between the two countries was critical to the 'future and destiny of humanity.'

November 16, 2024

10 newborn babies die in India after fire rips through hospital neonatal unit

Ten newborn babies were killed in northern India after a fire swept through a neonatal intensive care unit on Friday; 38 newborns were reportedly rescued from the ward.

November 16, 2024

Pub's 'Osama bin Lager' beer draws controversy, laughs

A pub in the United Kingdom sells a line of proactively named beers, and the owner insists that the staff is supportive and most patrons think they are quite funny.

November 16, 2024

Republican appears likely to flip majority-Latino California state assembly seat

Republicans in a majority-Latino district in California that includes Indio and Coachella are on course to flip a Democrat state Assembly seat red.

November 16, 2024

Wasserman Schultz sparks backlash for claiming Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian asset

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., is facing backlash online for claiming that Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), is “likely a Russian asset."