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'A continual assault.' How UCLA's research faculty is grappling with Trump funding freeze
Their medical research focuses on potentially lifesaving breakthroughs in cancer treatment, and developing tools to more easily diagnose…
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Smotrich, Sukkot threaten elections over Netanyahu's Gaza City plan, urge full occupation
Smotrich threatened PM Netanyahu at Thursday’s cabinet meeting with going to elections, telling him: “As far as I’m concerned, we can stop…
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Video: How the Supreme Court Set the Stage for Redistricting
new video loaded: How the Supreme Court Set the Stage for Redistricting Recent episodes inLatest Video Whether it’s reporting on conflicts…
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Protesters intensify pressure against Netanyahu plan to expand Gaza war
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Israel to oppose the government's plan to expand its military operation in Gaza.…
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FAA proposes extending Newark flight restrictions through 2026
[WASHINGTON, DC] The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed extending flight reductions at Newark Liberty International Airport…
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Trump says he'll turn D.C. from dangerous to safe
President Trump said D.C. will soon be "one of the safest" cities as his administration moves to handle violent crime in the nation's…
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Trump, casting himself as 'peacemaker-in-chief,' faces tests in Gaza and Ukraine
WASHINGTON — After styling himself for decades as a dealmaker, President Trump is showing some receipts in his second term of ceasefires…
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Justice Department targets New York attorney general, a Trump foe. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump's Justice Department is zeroing in on New York Attorney General Letitia James with a subpoena for records related…
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Witkoff to meet with Qatari PM in Ibiza to discuss new hostage deal proposal
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case
A Ugandan judge has refused to grant bail to veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been in jail for nearly nine months on…
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Qatar condemns 'dangerous escalation' by Israel with new Gaza plan
Israel's decision to expand its military offensive to seize control of Gaza City has sparked widespread international alarm, with Qatar…
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Newsom welcomes Texas Democrats who fled to foil Trump's redistricting plan
SACRAMENTO — California became center stage for the national political fight over House seats Friday when Gov. Gavin Newsom welcomed…
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Brazil's Lula vetoes parts of environmental 'devastation bill'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday vetoed some provisions of a bill that would have made it easier for companies to…
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Texas judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from helping runaway Democrats
A Texas judge issued a restraining order Friday blocking former Rep. Beto O'Rourke from using his political group to help state Democratic…
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Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Alaska next Friday
President Trump said he'll meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday as he pushes to negotiate an end to the war…
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Oil steadies on reports of US-Russia deal, ends week about 5% lower
Oil held steady on Friday (Aug 8) as markets awaited a meeting in coming days between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US…
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'There will be no invasion.' Sheinbaum confident Washington won't strike cartels in Mexico
MEXICO CITY — U.S. military forces will not strike Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed Friday in response to reports that President…
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Trump says there will be "swapping of territories" between Russia, Ukraine
By Sonam Sheth is an Evening Politics Editor at Newsweek who is based in New York. She joined Newsweek in 2024 and previously worked at…
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It Sure Looks Like Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Think Women Should Vote
“In fact, where are the journalists even asking them to make a statement, OK?” she continued. “A state leader—a state leader is speaking…
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Netanyahu after tense talks with German chancellor: 'We are going to free Gaza from Hamas'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Trump Is Axing IRS Head After Just Two Months on the Job
“In fact, where are the journalists even asking them to make a statement, OK?” she continued. “A state leader—a state leader is speaking…
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How many weapons does the UK export to Israel?
The British government faces fresh criticism over allowing weapons to be exported from the UK to Israel as the country’s security cabinet…
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Ministers admit after Gaza City takeover plan: Op. may not defeat Hamas or bring back hostages
Sources close to Smotrich criticized the decision, admitting that the proposal led by Netanyahu might sound promising but is, in reality,…
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Candace Owens Loses It Over Trump’s Silence on Macron Lawsuit
“In fact, where are the journalists even asking them to make a statement, OK?” she continued. “A state leader—a state leader is speaking…