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Election|Political|US

Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote

A federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier for voters to prove their U.S. citizenship

Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
Arts|Political|US|World

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

A judge on Friday ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling that the iconic

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies

The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization warned on Friday that the war in the Middle East was straining

IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
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Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat

Louisiana Republicans on Friday approved a new congressional map that dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-Black seat, boosting their party's odds of retaining the

Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat
MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump met with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

President Donald Trump has held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward on a deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran

The Latest: Trump met with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canada might double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50% by 2030 during a meeting with Canada's

Canada might double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a U.N. blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says will soon decide on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open

U.S.

Trump says will soon decide on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the U.S., Israel and Iran

Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine

Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday on Telegram, citing intelligence data.

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise

By Michael S.

More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
Crime|Political|US|World

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting

A U.S. immigration agent was arrested in Texas on Friday, nearly two weeks after a Minnesota prosecutor charged him with assaulting a Venezuelan man in a non-fatal

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Crime|Political|US|World

US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe

Former U.S.

US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Business|Election|Political|US|World

US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters

The U.S.

US Postal Service seeks to require states to submit lists of voters
Business|Election|Political|US|World

Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat

Louisiana lawmakers have passed a new congressional map to pick up a Republican seat while leaving the state with one of its two majority-Black House districts

Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science|US|World

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Economy|Food|Political|World

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 

Mexico's Senate on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.

Mexican senate approves amendment so elections can be annulled for foreign interference 
Economy|Political|World

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. 

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran
Europe|Political|World

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that it was too early to say if the drone which crashed into an apartment block in Romania was Russian and suggested it could

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad

Russia has all the means necessary at its disposal to destroy anyone who attempts to attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad