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U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrives in India for a 4-day visit

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 01:03

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 with the Trump administration.

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Texas hearing on Walmart mass shooting sets stage for plea to avoid the death penalty

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 00:12

Patrick Crusius has acknowledged he targeted Hispanics on Aug. 3, 2019, when he opened fire in the store crowded with weekend shoppers from the U.S. and Mexico in the border city of El Paso.

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Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 00:08

Bukele proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Sunday, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States for what he called "political prisoners" in Venezuela.

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Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 23:59

Additional heavy rain is expected across the Plains this week. With streams already swollen and the ground saturated, that leaves the area at risk of additional flooding.

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Trump faces bipartisan criticism over Abrego Garcia deportation

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 14:50

Maryland senator calls Abrego Garcia case a 'constitutional crisis,' a Louisiana senator says its a 'screw up'

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Israeli probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics finds 'professional failures'

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 10:55

The Israeli military investigation said the examination found "no evidence to support claims of execution or that any of the deceased were bound before or after the shooting."

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Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 08:37

The four individuals — from Ireland, Poland and the U.S. — face possible deportation but say German authorities haven't made clear what crimes they've committed. They're appealing the orders.

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The cases against Harvey Weinstein: A timeline of allegations and trials

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 08:00

The former Hollywood producer is on trial for sex crimes in New York — again. Here are the allegations and proceedings that have led to this.

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The Justice Department is about to make its case for a Google breakup. Here's what to know

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 08:00

Google and the Justice Department will face off in the final stage of a landmark antitrust case that could force the company to spin off its Chrome browser business.

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Zelenskyy says Russia trying to create 'impression of ceasefire' as attacks continue

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 07:22

Zelenskyy said that Russia must fully adhere to the ceasefire conditions and reiterated Ukraine's offer to extend the truce for 30 days, starting midnight Sunday.

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Portraits: A 10-year-old, a house painter and a mom who are running out of HIV pills

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 06:41

HIV medications were supposed to be exempt from U.S. aid cuts. In Zambia, for example, those on the ground say otherwise.

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Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday to cheers as he recovers from pneumonia

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 06:00

"Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!" Francis said, his voice sounding stronger than it has since his hospitalization. "Viva il Papa!" (Long live the pope), the crowd responded.

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Into the barn: The joys of spring lambing season

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 05:00

Spring brings lambing season, a time of hard work and long hours for farmers. But it's also a time made joyful by cuddly newborns.

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How to dismantle democracy: Lessons aspiring autocrats may take from Hungary's Orban

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 04:30

The dismantling of Hungary's democracy is a point of fascination for political scientists around the world — including those advising the Trump administration.

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A Texas Easter tradition connects the generations

Sun, 04/20/2025 - 04:00

Cascarones are confetti-filled egg shells that families smash over each other's heads as part of Easter celebrations in Texas and Northern Mexico.

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She grew up believing she was a U.S. citizen. Then she applied for a passport

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 13:24

Among those fearful of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are adoptees who grew up thinking they were U.S. citizens — only to find out years later, in adulthood, they're not.

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Iran and the U.S. plan expert-level talks over Tehran's nuclear program

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 10:03

The two countries will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, the top Iranian diplomat said after a second round of talks.

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Putin announces an Easter truce in Ukraine

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 09:24

The Russian president announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said. It said the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.

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White House solicits corporate sponsors for its Easter Egg Roll event

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 08:00

Corporate sponsors for the usually apolitical event held on the White House South Lawn include tech giants Meta, YouTube and Amazon.

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Opinion: When a hat becomes a threat

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 07:00

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the Chicago Bulls cap that is being cited as evidence of a deported Maryland man's gang membership.

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