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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.
Rahm and Hatton take down US power pair as Ryder Cup's main event turns into a big Euro win
Read full article: Rahm and Hatton take down US power pair as Ryder Cup's main event turns into a big Euro winA 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 nearly 70 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.
Hurricane Humberto and a tropical disturbance to impact the Caribbean and possibly the Southeast US
Read full article: Hurricane Humberto and a tropical disturbance to impact the Caribbean and possibly the Southeast USForecasters say Hurricane Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to become a major hurricane.
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 HamasEncircled 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.
New dad Xander Schauffele returns to golf at the Ryder Cup looking for a year-ending win
Read full article: New dad Xander Schauffele returns to golf at the Ryder Cup looking for a year-ending winXander Schauffele figures to remember this year more for what happened off the golf course than on it.
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.
The Latest: Trump says he now believes Ukraine can take back all of its land after Zelenskyy meeting
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he now believes Ukraine can take back all of its land after Zelenskyy meetingPresident Donald Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia.
What Americans think about legal immigration, according to a new poll
Read full article: What Americans think about legal immigration, according to a new pollA new poll finds U.S. adults are more likely than they were a year ago to think immigrants in the country legally benefit the economy.
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.
A day later, US 4x400 relay team gets a second chance and moves to the final at worlds
Read full article: A day later, US 4x400 relay team gets a second chance and moves to the final at worldsThe U.S. men’s 4x400 relay team qualified for Sunday night’s final after winning a one-on-one showdown against Kenya to kick off the last day at world championships.
Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says
Read full article: Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House saysAn emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app's video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations.
White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety
Read full article: White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxietyPresident Donald Trump’s latest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused.
Shelby Houlihan finishes fourth in return to big-time after infamous four-year 'Burrito Ban'
Read full article: Shelby Houlihan finishes fourth in return to big-time after infamous four-year 'Burrito Ban'American distance runner Shelby Houlihan spent four years kicked out of track for her “Burrito Ban” wondering every day what she could’ve done if she were still there.
Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
Read full article: Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalatePresident Donald Trump likes to project dominance and confidence on the world stage, but lately he's been expressing more frustration and disappointment.
Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow him to enforce transgender and nonbinary passport policy
Read full article: Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow him to enforce transgender and nonbinary passport policyPresident Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it enforce a passport policy for transgender and nonbinary people requiring male or female sex designations based on birth certificates.
UN votes to let Palestinian leader address General Assembly by video after US visa denial
Read full article: UN votes to let Palestinian leader address General Assembly by video after US visa denialThe United Nations General Assembly has voted to let Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas address its annual meeting by video.
Italian skier's death prompts early safety debate before the Milan-Cortina Olympic season starts
Read full article: Italian skier's death prompts early safety debate before the Milan-Cortina Olympic season startsIt’s usually not until December or January and after several crashes that the debate over safety in World Cup skiing becomes an annual topic.
US military strike off the coast of Venezuela disrupts life in impoverished fishing communities
Read full article: US military strike off the coast of Venezuela disrupts life in impoverished fishing communitiesA U.S. military strike on a boat off Venezuela's northeastern Caribbean coast has disrupted a flow of money that helps impoverished communities.
The Latest: Trump overhauls H-1B visa for high-skilled workers and adds new $100,000 annual fee
Read full article: The Latest: Trump overhauls H-1B visa for high-skilled workers and adds new $100,000 annual feePresident Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that will require a new annual $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
McLaughlin-Levrone says hurdles-400 double is possible. But would she want to do it?
Read full article: McLaughlin-Levrone says hurdles-400 double is possible. But would she want to do it?Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone holds the world record in the 400-meter hurdles and took a giant step closer to setting it in the 400 flat at world championships.
Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to China
Read full article: Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to ChinaU.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a regional summit taking place in October in South Korea and will visit China early next year.
Avoiding sanctions: Takeaways from AP's report on a secret deal between Russia and Vietnam
Read full article: Avoiding sanctions: Takeaways from AP's report on a secret deal between Russia and VietnamRussia is a key supplier of military goods to Vietnam, providing it with fighter jets, tanks and ships.
Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China
Read full article: Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival ChinaPresident Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
Read full article: US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire and hostage releaseThe United States once again has vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that had demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
Lawsuit targets militant groups as complicit in deaths of US citizens in Hamas attack
Read full article: Lawsuit targets militant groups as complicit in deaths of US citizens in Hamas attackLawyers for U.S. victims of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel are suing various groups that have been designated by the government as terrorist organizations.
Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the US media landscape
Read full article: Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the US media landscapePresident Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to reshape the media landscape, using threats, lawsuits and government pressure.
Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant childrenA judge is blocking the Trump administration from immediately deporting Guatemalan migrant children who came to the U.S. alone back to their home country.
Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's attack on Qatar
Read full article: Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's attack on QatarSaudi Arabia has signed a defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan, pledging that any attack on either nation would be considered an attack on both.
Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons to sustain fight against Russia, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons to sustain fight against Russia, Zelenskyy saysUkraine expects to have a $3.5 billion fund by next month to buy weapons from the U.S. and sustain its fight against Russia's invasion.
American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food
Read full article: American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese foodAmerican tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized for making disparaging comments about Chinese food before the United States plays Kazakhstan at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China.
Delays to Mike Waltz's UN bid make it all but impossible he's in the role for a major world meeting
Read full article: Delays to Mike Waltz's UN bid make it all but impossible he's in the role for a major world meetingMike Waltz almost certainly will not make his debut as President Donald Trump’s U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during a gathering of world leaders next week.
A female president leads Mexican independence celebrations for the first time
Read full article: A female president leads Mexican independence celebrations for the first timeMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has become the first female leader to preside over the country’s independence celebrations in 215 years.
Colombia’s president lashes out at Trump administration over drug war designation
Read full article: Colombia’s president lashes out at Trump administration over drug war designationColombian President Gustavo Petro has criticized the U.S. after it added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war.
Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with China
Read full article: Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with ChinaPresident Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16.
Despite Trump sanctions, ICC staff and advocates vow to fight on
Read full article: Despite Trump sanctions, ICC staff and advocates vow to fight onSome staff at the International Criminal Court have found a workaround to allow them to continue their investigations despite sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
US sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil sales
Read full article: US sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil salesThe U.S. has sanctioned two Iranian financiers and several firms in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates for allegedly coordinating $100 million in cryptocurrency transfers from Iranian oil sales.
Trump's UK visit will mix trade and tech talks will royal pomp
Read full article: Trump's UK visit will mix trade and tech talks will royal pompDonald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom, where he'll become the first U_S_ president to get a second state visit to the U_K_ As Trump left the White House on Tuesday, he noted that during his past state visit he was hosted at Buckingham Palace and this time he'll be at Windsor Castle, which he says people call “the ultimate.”.
US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in nearly 30 years
Read full article: US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in nearly 30 yearsThe Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time in nearly three decades.
Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration to get her job back
Read full article: Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration to get her job backFired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey has sued the U.S. government over her abrupt July dismissal, saying it came without cause or notice and was unlawful and unconstitutional.
Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officials
Read full article: Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officialsNearly 200 shipping companies said Monday they want the world’s largest maritime nations to adopt regulations that include the first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases to reduce their sector’s emissions.
Eastern Orthodox leader is on a US visit to meet with Trump and receive award for environmental work
Read full article: Eastern Orthodox leader is on a US visit to meet with Trump and receive award for environmental workEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, is making his first visit in four years to the United States.
Lawyers say 4 of 14 West Africans deported by US still in Ghana, contradicting official
Read full article: Lawyers say 4 of 14 West Africans deported by US still in Ghana, contradicting officialLawyers for four of 14 West African men deported by the U.S. to Ghana say the men remain in Ghana and have not been sent to their home countries.
Little daylight between US and Israel evident as Rubio and Netanyahu meet
Read full article: Little daylight between US and Israel evident as Rubio and Netanyahu meetIsrael and the United States have shown a unified front amid international anger over Israel’s airstrikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar and its bombardment of Gaza City.
ICE seeks to deport DACA recipient after arrest at El Paso airport
Read full article: ICE seeks to deport DACA recipient after arrest at El Paso airportAn immigration judge ruled ICE can’t deport Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago, who has permission to be in the country, unless the agency can provide evidence that her legal status was revoked.
Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence grows
Read full article: Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China's influence growsAustralia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's security influence in the region.
US, South Korea and Japan open joint air and naval exercise
Read full article: US, South Korea and Japan open joint air and naval exerciseThe United States, South Korea and Japan have begun an air and naval exercise off a South Korean island in their latest joint drill condemned by North Korea as a “reckless show of strength.”.
Brazil's Lula pushes back against tariff, tells Trump the country's democracy 'is not on the table'
Read full article: Brazil's Lula pushes back against tariff, tells Trump the country's democracy 'is not on the table'President Lula da Silva has called a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports to the U_S_ “political” and “illogical.”.
Trump's travel ban keeps international students from coming to the US for college
Read full article: Trump's travel ban keeps international students from coming to the US for collegeThousands of students who planned to attend U.S. universities this fall are among those impacted by President Donald Trump's travel ban on 19 countries.
Judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation
Read full article: Judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportationA federal judge is temporarily keeping measures in place to prevent the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody.
Taliban claim an agreement is reached with US envoys on a prisoner swap as they seek better ties
Read full article: Taliban claim an agreement is reached with US envoys on a prisoner swap as they seek better tiesThe Taliban says that they've reached agreement with U.S. envoys on an exchange of prisoners as part of an effort to normalize relations between the United States and Afghanistan.
Ryan Crouser beats injury and wins his third world shot put title to go with three Olympics golds
Read full article: Ryan Crouser beats injury and wins his third world shot put title to go with three Olympics goldsWhen he closes the book on 2025, Ryan Crouser will have six official shot put attempts on the books.
The EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissions
Read full article: The EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissionsThe Environmental Protection Agency has proposed doing away with a program that has required large, mostly industrial polluters to report their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to the government.
UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
Read full article: UN assembly votes overwhelmingly to back two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflictThe U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Judge tells Trump to update immigration website for Venezuelans with temporary protected status
Read full article: Judge tells Trump to update immigration website for Venezuelans with temporary protected statusA federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to update its immigration services website to reflect 600,000 Venezuelans with temporary protected status are legally allowed to live and work in the United States.
South Korean workers return home after days in detention following US immigration raid
Read full article: South Korean workers return home after days in detention following US immigration raidA plane carrying more than 300 South Korean workers released after days of detention in Georgia has landed in South Korea.
With Hyundai raid, Trump's immigration crackdown runs into his push for foreign investment
Read full article: With Hyundai raid, Trump's immigration crackdown runs into his push for foreign investmentPresident Donald Trump’s efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing by attracting foreign investment are clashing with his immigration crackdown.
South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home
Read full article: South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head homeA plane carrying more than 300 workers from South Korea who were detained during an immigration raid on a battery factory in Georgia last week has left Atlanta bound for South Korea.