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Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home

Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

Indonesia sentences Gojek founder to 10 years in prison in controversial graft case

An Indonesian court on Tuesday ruled that Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of tech firm Gojek and a former education minister, was guilty

Indonesia sentences Gojek founder to 10 years in prison in controversial graft case
Asia|Education|Political|World

Keep out of China's clutches, Taiwan's president tells military cadets

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te warned military cadets on Tuesday not to succumb to China's spying activities and to defend freedom and

Keep out of China's clutches, Taiwan's president tells military cadets
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency

When Aleksandar Vucic announced that he will step down as president of Serbia, cutting short his mandate and

Serbia's Vucic eyes new political chapter as he steps down from presidency
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina vows to return home this year

Ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to Bangladesh this year, brushing aside a death sentence handed down in absentia and denouncing the ruling as

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina vows to return home this year
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Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’
Election|Political|US|World

Trump ramps up attacks on Democrats as ‘godless Communists’ ahead of November’s midterms

Trump ramps up attacks on Democrats as ‘godless Communists’ ahead of November’s midterms

Trump ramps up attacks on Democrats as ‘godless Communists’ ahead of November’s midterms
Crime|Political|US

Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false

Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Political|US

Supreme Court says Alito’s verbal reaction to Sotomayor was based on a ‘misunderstanding’

Supreme Court says Alito’s verbal reaction to Sotomayor was based on a ‘misunderstanding’

Supreme Court says Alito’s verbal reaction to Sotomayor was based on a ‘misunderstanding’
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Political

US Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them

Gerardo Verdugo voted for Donald Trump in 2024 hoping for an economic revival.

US Latino voters are up for grabs. Both parties are struggling to connect with them
World

Lukashenko says he warned Ukraine not to drag Belarus into war

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday he had warned Ukraine, against a background of rising tensions, not to try to drag his country into war

Lukashenko says he warned Ukraine not to drag Belarus into war
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan

China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded,

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan
Economy|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about himself

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
Economy|Political|US|World

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’

House Democrats’ anxiety rises after wins by Mamdani-backed candidates: ‘Are we going to let them take over the party?’
Election|Political|US|World

The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishment

The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishment

The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishment
MidEast|Political|World

New Lebanon-Israel talks begin in shadow of US-Iran deal

Lebanon and Israel began a new round of talks on Tuesday in Washington, with Beirut determined to press ahead with direct negotiations even as they appear

New Lebanon-Israel talks begin in shadow of US-Iran deal
Entertainment|Political|US|World

Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History highlights the complexities of the American story

Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary
Business|Entertainment|Political|World

ABC launches on-air campaign urging viewers to back network in Trump agency fights

Disney-owned ABC said on Monday it was launching an on-air campaign encouraging viewers

ABC launches on-air campaign urging viewers to back network in Trump agency fights
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology

ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC

ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC

ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC
Election|Interview|Opinion|Political

Senate Democrat's likely next No. 2, Sen. Brian Schatz, has a warning for Trump if Democrats take majority

Sen. Brian Schatz, who many believe will take over the No. 2 role in the Democratic caucus next year, said in an interview with CNN's Manu Raju that "the quality of [President Donald Trump's] nominees would immediately have to go up."

Senate Democrat's likely next No. 2, Sen. Brian Schatz, has a warning for Trump if Democrats take majority
Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff

President Donald Trump has now endorsed both Republican candidates for governor in South Carolina

Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Europe|Political|World

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia

A diplomatic overture to the Kremlin by European Council President Antonio Costa has exposed divisions among EU

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia
Opinion|Political

Analysis: What the missing center has meant for the Supreme Court

Analysis: What the missing center has meant for the Supreme Court

Analysis: What the missing center has meant for the Supreme Court
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|US|World

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, ​a Palestinian American detained by U.S.

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun

New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun

New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St opens higher as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed

Wall Street's major indexes advanced on Thursday with technology shares leading gains as optimism about a Middle East peace deal offset worries about a hawkish Federal Reserve

Wall St opens higher as Iran deal optimism offsets hawkish Fed
Arts|Political|Science|Sports|World

How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose

For both Roman gladiators and modern-day mixed martial arts participants, physical contests become moral dramas about sacrifice and human limits. That has led today’s fighters to right-wing politics.

How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose
Arts|Crime|Interview|Opinion|Political|World

Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hopes of clinging to power in an election this autumn have long been shaky, but the

Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Africa's DA leader seeks to demote agriculture minister

The leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa for changes to his party's representatives in the cabinet, including the demotion

South Africa's DA leader seeks to demote agriculture minister
Arts|Business|Education|Travel

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public June 19

Franklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public June 19
Political|World

Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test

President Donald Trump seems to be testing their friendship as he pressures Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to sink the agreement with Iran to end the war

Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China is set to give the former junta chief a significant diplomatic boost as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power in the

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine starts EU membership talks and faces years of reforms while fighting Russia

Ukraine has officially started European Union membership negotiations, a long process that requires political reforms while facing a Russian invasion

Ukraine starts EU membership talks and faces years of reforms while fighting Russia
Entertainment|Lifestyle

JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'

Vice President JD Vance writes about his religious journey in a new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."

JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Will Trump spend his $350 million war chest to win Texas? Republicans are worried

Republicans want President Donald Trump to put his money where his mouth is: behind his scandal-plagued ally, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Will Trump spend his $350 million war chest to win Texas? Republicans are worried
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
Americas|Arts|Europe|Sports|World

A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger

The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”

A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Be careful what you Warsh for

The Federal Reserve holds its first meeting with Kevin Warsh in charge, Donald Trump is due to meet other world leaders in France having just struck a framework peace deal

Be careful what you Warsh for
Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political|US

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music
Economy|Education|Political

Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling

Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree

Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence abroad appears certain to expire

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act
Business|Economy|Education

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'