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India 7 hours ago

Air India flight bound for London crashes, airline confirms 1 survivor and 241 fatalities

An Air India passenger plane carrying more than 200 people crashed after taking off from an airport in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Sanctuary Cities 18 hours ago

Dem governor expected to defend state’s controversial sanctuary policies during GOP-led hearing

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker prepares to defend sanctuary policies before GOP lawmakers, arguing his administration filled a void left by federal inaction during the ongoing border crisis

US protests 19 hours ago

Chaos erupts as ICE protesters prompt state of emergency in Spokane, Washington

ICE protests in downtown Spokane escalate to state of emergency after demonstrators ignore curfew, with police deploying tear gas and making arrests for failure to disperse.

Israel 3 days ago

IDF detains Gaza-bound vessel carrying Greta Thunberg: ‘The show is over’

Israeli forces early Monday detained the "Freedom Flotilla" aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.

Donald Trump 6 days ago

Judge temporarily blocks Trump admin's entry ban for international Harvard students

A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a Trump admin ban on international students entering Harvard hours after the school filed an amended complaint in court.

Israel June 5

Israel recovers bodies of 2 hostages from Gaza Strip: ‘May their memory be blessed’

Israel has recovered the bodies of two hostages who were abducted during Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 massacre that ignited the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

Russia May 26

Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners hours after Moscow launches massive aerial assault

Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of prisoners Sunday just hours after Moscow launched one of the largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in the ongoing war.

Republicans May 21

Speaker Johnson reaches tentative deal with blue state Republicans to boost cap on SALT deduction

House Speaker Mike Johnson reached a tentative deal with blue state GOP lawmakers on Tuesday to boost the cap on state and local tax deductions, or SALT, to $40,000.

Ukraine May 16

Trump, after skipping Russia-Ukraine peace talks, wants to meet Putin ‘as soon as we can set it up’

Trump seeks a meeting with Putin to discuss the Ukraine war after skipping peace talks. Zelenskyy accuses Russia of not being serious about ending the conflict.

Donald Trump May 15

Trump to skip Russia-Ukraine peace talks, calls Zelenskyy the ‘greatest salesman, maybe in history’

President Donald Trump says he is skipping Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul this week and downplayed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend.

Middle East May 14

Trump, speaking in Saudi Arabia, says he wants Iran deal, will add more countries to Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump seeks Iran deal at Gulf Cooperation Council, aims to expand Abraham Accords, and envisions a peaceful, prosperous Middle East.

Donald Trump May 9

Dems erupt after report of Trump firing Librarian of Congress: ‘A disgrace’

Democratic leaders erupted late Thursday after it was reported that President Trump had abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Leo XIV’s brother reacts to his historic election: ‘There are no words’

The brother of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who made history by becoming the first American pontiff, said "there are no words" while reacting to the big news on Thursday.

Donald Trump May 2

Trump signs executive order to slash taxpayer funds to PBS, NPR: ‘Radical, woke propaganda’

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to cut taxpayer funds to PBS and NPR. The White House accused these outlets of spreading "radical woke propaganda."

Minneapolis-St. Paul May 2

Minneapolis police arrest suspect in mass shooting that left 4 dead, 1 injured

A suspect in a mass shooting in Minneapolis Tuesday that left four people dead and another injured has been arrested, police announced in a news conference Thursday evening.

US April 26

Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, dead at 41 by suicide: report

Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accusers, has died by suicide at 41 years old, according to a report.

Russia April 24

Russia blamed for overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 9, injured dozens, including children

Ukrainian authorities say Russia is responsible for an overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed at least nine people and injured another 70, including children.

Politics April 18

Federal judge temporarily restricts DOGE access to personalized Social Security data

An Obama-appointed judge in Baltimore issued a preliminary injunction Thursday restricting the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to Social Security data.

Puerto Rico April 17

Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend

A massive island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico midday Wednesday as residents were preparing for the Easter weekend.

Iran April 12

Delegates from Iran, US holding talks in Oman amid ongoing tensions: What to know

Delegates from the United States and Iran are holding talks in Oman Saturday in a delicate effort to restart negotiations over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.

South Korea April 3

South Korean president removed from office four months after declaring martial law

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed form office Friday, four months after he declared martial law, sending the East Asian country into chaos.

NATO April 3

Rubio arrives in Brussels for NATO talks amid unease over Trump’s agenda

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at in Brussels Thursday for talks that allies hope will shed light on the U.S.’ future plans in Europe.

Illegal Immigrants April 3

Alleged MS-13 gang leader linked to nearly a dozen murders, on the run for years nabbed in Long Island: DOJ

An MS-13 gang leader was arrested in Long Island on Tuesday for his alleged role in nearly a dozen murders in California and Nevada, the Justice Department announced.

US April 2

Columbia University students chain themselves to gate in protest of Mahmoud Khalil's detention by ICE

Columbia University students chained themselves to a gate to protest the detention of Mahmoud Khalil by ICE. They also demanded names of trustees who gave Khalil’s name to ICE.

Politics April 2

Biden-appointed judge blocks Trump admin from terminating legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children

A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from cutting off legal counsel funding for unaccompanied migrant minors.

Thailand March 29

Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Thailand, Burma, collapsing buildings and killing more than 1,000

A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake has caused buildings to collapse in Thailand and Burma, leaving more than 1,000 dead across both countries.

Pete Hegseth March 28

Hegseth says US to boost ties with Philippines as deterrence against China: 'Peace through strength'

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Friday that the U.S. intends to boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against Chinese aggression in the disputed South China Sea.

Elon Musk March 28

Elon Musk to give talk in Wisconsin ahead of closely watched state Supreme Court contest: 'Super important'

Elon Musk says he will be giving a talk to voters in Wisconsin this weekend ahead of the state’s highly anticipated state Supreme Court election.

Illegal Immigrants March 28

Gov. Youngkin says Biden turned US into a ‘sanctuary country’

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin told Fox News’ “Hannity" Thursday that former President Biden tuned the United States into a "sanctuary country" with his open border policies.

MILITARY March 27

Search 'ongoing' for 4 American soldiers missing from training area in Lithuania: NATO

Four U.S. soldiers who went missing from a training ground in Lithuania during scheduled tactical training, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Wednesday.