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Pope Leo XIV addressed Spain’s Cortes Generales on Monday, a historic first for the Catholic Church in a country that has grown increasingly secular since the 1970s. The speech, delivered ...
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On June 6, 2026, at American University in Washington, D.C., Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr cautioned that the current wave of banking deregulation could undermine the stability of th...
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A former Mesa County clerk who tampered with voting machines earned a nine‑year state sentence in August 2024, only to be released on parole on June 1 2026 after Governor Jared Polis commu...
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When the city of Los Angeles went to the polls on June 2, the drama of a reality‑TV star, a seasoned Democrat, and a rising city councilwoman unfolded on a ballot that never shows party la...
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In July 2025, Tennessee lawmakers enacted a bill that requires medical examiners to test for psychotropic medications in the bodies of individuals who kill four or more people in a single in...
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On Sunday, May 31, 2026, the annual Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue was interrupted by an unexpected participant: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The far‑right Tkuma member, w...
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A month after the May 2026 local elections, Reform UK is scrambling to clean up its image as several newly elected councillors are suspended or expelled over past social‑media posts.The fi...
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ICE deported a sick mother from Texas to Venezuela, a move that has left her without a life‑saving transplant. On an unspecified date in 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE...
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The 2026 midterm elections are just weeks away, and voters are zeroing in on the economic performance of President Donald Trump’s second term. Re‑elected in 2024 and sworn in January 202...
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A new wave of political advertising is sweeping Nebraska and 16 other states, as Home of the Brave, a group formed by former Trump aides, unleashes a $15 million campaign called “Sticker S...
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From a quiet office in Miami to the vaulted halls of Riyadh, Jared Kushner’s post‑White House venture has become a lightning rod for questions about money, influence, and ethics. In 2021...
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When the capital of Vietnam opened its doors to Thailand’s Democrat Party deputy, the air in Hanoi hummed with a promise of deeper ASEAN ties. On Sunday, the city welcomed Isra Sunthornvut...
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On June 5, the PBS News Hour reported that the U.S. economy added jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, despite pressure from the ongoing conflict in Iran. The report noted that...
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Long before modern political parties dominated India's public life, educational and religious institutions often served as important centers of influence, leadership development, and public ...
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Florida lawmakers passed a property‑tax reform plan that would reduce rates for many homeowners, but voters will decide whether to approve it in the November ballot. The measure is part of...
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Former United States Senator Bob Packwood of Oregon died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at a residential care facility in southern California. The 93‑year‑old’s death was announced by his fam...
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The 2020 presidential election has become a flashpoint for millions who claim it was stolen, a narrative that former President Donald Trump has amplified but has never been proven. With 2024...
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In a rare challenge to a long‑time incumbent, New York’s Democratic primary for state comptroller will pit 22‑year‑old officeholder Thomas DiNapoli against two challengers, Raj Goyle...
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On June 5, 2026 the Republican‑controlled U.S. House of Representatives approved a concurrent resolution that directs the president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities against the...
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On June 2, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, would serve as the acting director of national intelligence (DNI). Pult...
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Scott Pelley, a former CBS News correspondent who spent 37 years with the network, told the New York Times that CBS News editor‑in‑chief Bari Weiss tried to alter a "60 Minutes" segment ...
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In a bold new strategy that has already sparked global criticism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a plan to bring 70 % of the Gaza Strip under Israeli control while simul...
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On June 7, 2026, Representative Adriano Espaillat unveiled a 30‑second campaign spot that zeroes in on his Democratic primary rival, Darializa Avila Chevalier. The ad, aimed at voters in N...
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On Saturday, 6 June 2026, Iran launched a volley of ballistic missiles and attack drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, a move that drew immediate counter‑measures from U.S. and Gulf air‑def...
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