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Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say

Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 · Breaking News

Associated Press — An attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status in the United States. Instead, Alexandra Lozano created fake…

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Nvidia’s AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead

Nvidia’s AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead

June 28, 2026June 29, 2026 · Finance

HONG KONG — In the race between the U.S. and China to develop artificial intelligence, the battle over hardware and computing power is heating up as Chinese companies…

Read more Nvidia’s AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead
Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval

Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval

June 28, 2026June 29, 2026 · Entertainment

WASHINGTON — Comedian Bill Maher was the guest of honor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night. But President Donald Trump’s presence wasn’t far away. Just moments after…

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Oil tanker navigates Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

Oil tanker navigates Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 · Finance

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A series of tankers made their way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats to shipping from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary…

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Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike

Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike

June 18, 2026June 19, 2026 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits several overdue reports to lawmakers, including its investigation into a deadly…

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Cape Verde’s Vozinha becomes Instagram sensation thanks to his saves

Cape Verde’s Vozinha becomes Instagram sensation thanks to his saves

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 · Technology

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — When shown the number of Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team’s World Cup debut,…

Read more Cape Verde’s Vozinha becomes Instagram sensation thanks to his saves
Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors in Florida case

Supreme Court will decide whether criminal cases must have 12 jurors in Florida case

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether states can use juries made up of only six people in criminal cases, instead…

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China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies

China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies

June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 · Finance

BEIJING — BEIJING (AP) — China said Saturday it firmly opposed the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of military companies, and that the move…

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Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 · Technology

SAO PAULO — Brazilian officials on Thursday announced a sharp drop in deforestation rates, pushing back on one of the arguments that the Trump administration used last week…

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Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 · Breaking News

A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or…

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IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times: Judge

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — A federal judge said Thursday that the IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information “approximately 42,695 times” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. U.S. District…

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Asian stocks gain after optimism about AI sends Wall Street higher

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 · Finance

TOKYO — U.S. futures were flat after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, while Asian shares were mostly higher. Japan’s benchmark briefly hit a record high…

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Trump’s State of the Union seeks to calm economic jitters

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared during the State of the Union on Tuesday that “we’re winning so much,” saying he sparked a jobs and manufacturing boom at…

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US military boards third oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit…

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Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies

February 23, 2026February 24, 2026 · Technology

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to meet Tuesday with the CEO of Anthropic, with the artificial intelligence company the only one of its peers to not…

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Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military’s use of AI

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Finance

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to meet Tuesday with the CEO of Anthropic, with the artificial intelligence company the only one of its peers to not…

Read more Hegseth and Anthropic CEO set to meet as debate intensifies over the military’s use of AI

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil, gas companies trying to block climate lawsuits

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry…

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US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Finance

BANGKOK — U.S. futures fell and most Asian markets climbed Monday after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Tokyo’s markets were closed…

Read more US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Breaking News

BANGKOK — U.S. futures fell and most Asian markets climbed Monday after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Tokyo’s markets were closed…

Read more US futures fall while Asian markets are mostly higher after the Supreme Court nixes Trump’s tariffs

A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi’s House seat is unafraid of a fight

February 21, 2026February 22, 2026 · Breaking News

SAN FRANCISCO — The California state lawmaker favored to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House has already been thrust into the national spotlight as the force behind…

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