2025-04-07
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Under Scrutiny for Misuse of Communication Channels
Pete Hegseth was briefly relieved from the “Signalgate” scandal under the cover of tariff drama, but alas, it appears the Defense Secretary has some loose lips. The New York Timesreported over the we… [+3027 chars]
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Iowa Prosecutor Proposes Amendment to State Constitution to Protect Child Witnesses
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Iowas top prosecutor is proposing an amendment to the state constitution to solve what one lawmaker called an interesting conundrum," weighing a person's constitutional right to… [+6047 chars]
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Rising Tensions: Chinas DeepSeek AI Model Sparks National Security Concerns in the US
The United States and China have a longstanding rivalry and the emergence of generative AI has only made things worse. As you may remember, at the height of the AI hype, the Biden-Harris administrati… [+2416 chars]
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Tragic Stabbing Incident Involves Denton County Commissioner and Husband
The Brief <ul><li>Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell and her husband, Fred, were stabbed early Monday morning. </li><li>Bobbie Mitchell is currently in the hospital, and Fred died from his … [+3440 chars]
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Pope Francis' Passing and Its Political Implications for Biden and Trump
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIMEs politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Aboard Air Force One back in January, Joe Biden must have wondered if the… [+8562 chars]
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Strengthening Bonds Between India and Saudi Arabia Amidst Global Shifts
The News As the Gulf deepens ties with the West, its still looking to strengthen relations with its trading partners in the East. On Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Ara… [+821 chars]
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Zelenskyy Pays Tribute to Pope Francis Amidst Mixed Reactions from Ukrainians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a photo of himself shaking hands with Pope Francis and praised the pontiff as someone who "knew how to give hope, ease suffering through prayer, and fos… [+1214 chars]
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Pope Francis: A Complex Legacy Marked by Division and Controversy
On March 13, in the year 857, two men were put to death by the Islamic authorities at Córdoba, in Andalusia. One of them was Rodrigo, a priest from Cabra. Rodrigo had two brothers, a Muslim and an at… [+15536 chars]
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Venezuelan Migrant Alessandro Paredes Speaks Out Against Deportation Attempts
After his deportation was temporarily blocked by a Supreme Court order, 19-year-old Venezuelan migrant Alessandro Paredes spoke to ABC News from a detention center in Texas. "This is not being done … [+5009 chars]
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance Meets Indian Prime Minister Modi to Discuss Trade and Strengthen Bilateral Relations
NEW DELHI U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties w… [+2954 chars]
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Appalling Assault Statistics Reveal Harsh Reality for Asylum Seekers in UK Care
The Home Office is recording an average of 10 assaults a day on asylum seekers in its care, according to internal government data, amid harsh government rhetoric on those crossing the Channel. Figur… [+4210 chars]
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Prison Officers Demand Electric Stun Guns for Enhanced Safety
Prison officers are to demand that staff be given electric stun guns to protect themselves while guarding the UK's most dangerous jails when they meet the justice secretary on Wednesday. The meetin… [+2815 chars]
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Britain's Childcare Crisis: The Challenge of 'Childcare Deserts'
"We have the one of the most expensive systems in the world today I want to reform our childcare system". These words, spoken by the then-chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the 2023 Spring Budget, were a beac… [+12292 chars]
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Dr. Mehmet Oz's Granddaughter Faints During His Swearing-In Ceremony in the Oval Office
It was supposed to be a picture-perfect moment for the Oz family inside the Oval Office, until things took a frightening turn. Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity surgeon-turned-political appointee, had ju… [+4005 chars]
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Republican Senator Backs Federal Reserve Chair Amid Trump Criticism
Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, left, has expressed confidence in Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images <ul><li>Jerome Powell has drawn the ire of Trump… [+3090 chars]
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Ramp's Pursuit of Government Contracts Raises Eyebrows
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Four days before Donald Trumps inauguration, financi… [+11309 chars]
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Vice President JD Vance Meets with Pope Francis for Easter Greetings Amid Migration Tensions
VATICAN CITY (AP) U.S. Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Sunday to exchange Easter greetings, after they got into a long-distance tangle over the Trump administration's migrant… [+2478 chars]
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Trump Administration's Move to Lower Prescription Drug Prices Faces Skepticism
The Trump administration pledged this week to substantially reduce the high prices Americans commonly pay for their prescription drugs. It’s a promise that will undoubtedly come up short. On Tuesday… [+5200 chars]