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In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Thousands of people are expected to gather in Montgomery, Alabama, to mobilize support for voting rights amid concerns about redistricting efforts

In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation
Arts|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China

Trump announces sculpture garden site as he muses on architecture after trip to China
Economy|Political|US

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns

Senators vote to block their pay during future government shutdowns
Education|US

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about the American Revolution’s meaning even as they lay dying

The founding generation in America was not of one mind. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson differed on crucial ideas, but exemplify the capacity for people to disagree and yet work for a common cause.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about the American Revolution’s meaning even as they lay dying
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denies a CNN report claiming the CIA conducted deadly operations in Mexico

Mexico's Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations there while CNN stands by report
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud

A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.71 million), the

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud
Business|Economy|US

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials, who are concerned about the direction of the party's political machine barely a year into his term

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that

Brad Raffensperger is trying to reintroduce himself to Georgia Republicans as he runs for governor

Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that
Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation

Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, on Tuesday gave veto powers over legislation to four ministers including Finance Minister Andras Karman, who

Hungary PM Magyar targets new economic model, gives key ministers veto over legislation
Election|Political|US|World

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts

Tracking states’ unprecedented redistricting efforts
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat

Supreme Court allows Alabama to eliminate congressional district held by a Black Democrat
Crime|Europe|Political|World

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back

A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Economy|Political|US|World

US rejects UN migration forum declaration, State Department says

The U.S.

US rejects UN migration forum declaration, State Department says
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says

In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets

At the Venice Biennale, everyone’s lining up for the toilets
Business|Health|Political|Science

White House considering naming FDA food chief as acting commissioner, sources say

The White House is considering naming FDA Deputy Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, who heads up the agency's food group, as acting commissioner of

White House considering naming FDA food chief as acting commissioner, sources say
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Republicans have gained an edge in a US House redistricting battle. What states are taking action?

Republicans have gained an advantage in a national congressional redistricting battle among states ahead of the midterm elections

Republicans have gained an edge in a US House redistricting battle. What states are taking action?
Economy|Political|World

Putin is ready to talk with EU but won't make the first move, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with "everyone", including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Financial Times reported that European

Putin is ready to talk with EU but won't make the first move, Kremlin says
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image

The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" on Thursday after an AI-generated image of U.S.

White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image
Business|Economy|Political|World

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
Arts|Interview|Opinion|Political

Spike Lee laments Supreme Court ruling on voting rights: 'It's an attack'

Spike Lee tells Laura Coates the Supreme Court's ruling gutting portions of the voting rights act is an attack on voters. But he points out, the country has been through difficulties before and "we gotta work."

Spike Lee laments Supreme Court ruling on voting rights: 'It's an attack'
Election|US

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries

Trump gets revenge, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s Indiana and Ohio primaries