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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84
YORKVILLE, United States – Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican to hold the speakership, has...
Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life for Wife’s Murder
TROY, Ohio – Former “American Idol” contestant and pastor Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without...
California Woman Arrested in Alleged Chinese Surveillance of Taiwan President’s Son
LOS ANGELES, United States – A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after federal authorities...
Yemen Government Launches Major Offensive to Retake Houthi-Held Territory
ADEN, Yemen – Yemen's internationally recognized government has launched military operations aimed at restoring state control over territory...
Brazil Heads to Runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula in First Round
BRASÍLIA, Brazil – Brazil's presidential election is heading to a second round after Flávio Bolsonaro finished first and...
Trump Announces One-Time $90 Medicare Payment for More Than 20 Million
WASHINGTON, United States – President Donald Trump has announced a one-time $90 Medicare payment for 20.8 million eligible...
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Close Campaigns in Brazil’s Biggest State
SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro closed their presidential...
Christa Pike Survives Two Lethal Injections During Failed Tennessee Execution
NASHVILLE, United States – Tennessee failed to execute death-row inmate Christa Gail Pike on Wednesday after two doses...
States Suspend Fuel Taxes and Rules as High Gas Prices Hit Midterms
COLUMBUS, United States – States across the United States are suspending or reducing fuel taxes and temporarily relaxing...
Hegseth Announces New Autonomous Warfare Command, 20% General Officer Cut
QUANTICO, United States – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans Wednesday to establish a new four-star Autonomous Warfare...
