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Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices

President Donald Trump has announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities

Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices
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The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits

The Latest: Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as consumers face high prices
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department targets judicial 'obstacles' in immigration, antifa cases, email shows

The U.S.

US Justice Department targets judicial 'obstacles' in immigration, antifa cases, email shows
World

Israel returns 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, where displaced families endure winter rains

Israel has returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza, according to officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis

Israel returns 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, where displaced families endure winter rains
Europe|Political|World

Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed a German general's comments about the possibility of conflict between Moscow and Germany as baseless fear-mongering.

Russia dismisses German general's comments about Russia attacking NATO as fear-mongering
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting

The rush to redraw America's congressional maps has put a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and a mostly white farming community 100 miles away in the same district

Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting
Economy|Education|Health

Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening

Families and staff who rely on the federal preschool program Head Start may have to wait even longer to return to their centers even though the 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday night

Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening
Political|World

Russia proposes its own UN resolution on Gaza in challenge to US draft

Russia on Thursday proposed its own draft of a U.N. resolution on Gaza in a challenge to a U.S. effort to pass its own text at the Security

Russia proposes its own UN resolution on Gaza in challenge to US draft
Economy|Health|Political|World

Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice

Federal workers are expressing relief and frustration as the longest government shutdown has come to an end

Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
Asia|Crime|World

Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister

Pakistan said on Thursday Afghan nationals carried out two deadly suicide bombings in its territory this week, amid sharpening tensions between the South Asian

Afghans carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan, says minister
World

Kremlin says Ukraine will have to negotiate with Russia 'sooner of later'

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine would have to negotiate with Russia "sooner or later" and predicted that Kyiv's negotiating position would get worse by the day.

Kremlin says Ukraine will have to negotiate with Russia 'sooner of later'
Crime|Political|US|World

Prosecutors turn over 130,000 pages of evidence in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker

Prosecutors in the case of a man charged with killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband say they've turned over a massive amount of evidence to the defense

Prosecutors turn over 130,000 pages of evidence in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown

The White House said on Wednesday that October jobs and inflation data reports might never be released as a consequence of the government shutdown.

White House says some economic data impaired by government shutdown
Opinion|Political|Science|World

Why the Trump administration’s comparison of antifa to violent terrorist groups doesn’t track

Kristi Noem’s claim that antifa is like the Islamic State group blurs the line between protest and terrorism – a political move unsupported by evidence.

Why the Trump administration’s comparison of antifa to violent terrorist groups doesn’t track
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump heaps praise on Japan's first female leader, signs rare earths deal

U.S.

Trump heaps praise on Japan's first female leader, signs rare earths deal
Arts|Business|Political|Sports|World

With golfing gifts, Japan PM invokes Abe's legacy to forge Trump bond

Among the gifts offered up by Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi to U.S.

With golfing gifts, Japan PM invokes Abe's legacy to forge Trump bond
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in Pennsylvania

Control of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hangs in the balance in statewide elections next week, when voters will cast ballots on judges for the state’s three highest courts

What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in Pennsylvania
Europe|World

Ukraine deploys reinforcements as fighting spreads in Pokrovsk city

Ukraine is rushing to strengthen its positions in the strategic eastern transport hub of Pokrovsk as about 200 Russian troops have infiltrated the city in small groups,

Ukraine deploys reinforcements as fighting spreads in Pokrovsk city
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are ‘officially dating,’ everyone has decided

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are ‘officially dating,’ everyone has decided

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are ‘officially dating,’ everyone has decided
Political|World

Hamas expands search for the remains of hostages in Gaza

Hamas says it is expanding its search for the remains of hostages still left in Gaza

Hamas expands search for the remains of hostages in Gaza
Europe|Political|World

Kosovo's parliament fails to elect prime minister as snap election looms

Kosovo's parliament failed to elect Albin Kurti as prime minister on Sunday, increasing the likelihood that a snap election will be called to break a political deadlock following an

Kosovo's parliament fails to elect prime minister as snap election looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US, China seek to avoid trade war escalation, salvage Trump-Xi meeting in Malaysia talks

Top economic officials from the U.S. and China ended their first day of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, with a Treasury spokesperson describing them as "very

US, China seek to avoid trade war escalation, salvage Trump-Xi meeting in Malaysia talks
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Mamdani defends his Islamic faith and slams Cuomo in a tearful speech

Mamdani defends his Islamic faith and slams Cuomo in a tearful speech

Mamdani defends his Islamic faith and slams Cuomo in a tearful speech
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Republican tensions rise over Kevin McCarthy’s faltering push to fight California redistricting

Republican tensions rise over Kevin McCarthy’s faltering push to fight California redistricting

Republican tensions rise over Kevin McCarthy’s faltering push to fight California redistricting
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Outgoing New York Mayor Adams endorses Cuomo for mayor, attacks Mamdani

New York Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo to succeed him in a last-ditch effort to prevent the leftist Democratic

Outgoing New York Mayor Adams endorses Cuomo for mayor, attacks Mamdani
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What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about

What the Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about
Crime|Election|Finance|US

Prosecutors are hesitant to charge Trump foe Adam Schiff, sources say

Prosecutors are hesitant to charge Trump foe Adam Schiff, sources say

Prosecutors are hesitant to charge Trump foe Adam Schiff, sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Debt problems that dogged Sen. Jim Justice as West Virginia's governor continue to nip at his heels

A trail of debts that persisted during Jim Justice’s time as West Virginia’s governor has followed him to the U.S. Senate

Debt problems that dogged Sen. Jim Justice as West Virginia's governor continue to nip at his heels
Business|Economy|Health|US

Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

The Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and Democrats deflecting blame as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week

Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Musk's rollercoaster year: From boycotts and plunging earnings to a potential trillion-dollar payday

Elon Musk literally left a government job with a black eye, has seen profits at his car company sink and must worry about federal regulators disrupting his plans to unleash a fleet of driverless taxis on America's roads in the next few years

Musk's rollercoaster year: From boycotts and plunging earnings to a potential trillion-dollar payday
Arts|Opinion

Surrealism is better known for its strangeness than the radical politics and revolutionary ambitions of its creators

For the original surrealists, dreaming was not a matter of idle fantasy but a tool for political and social transformation.

Surrealism is better known for its strangeness than the radical politics and revolutionary ambitions of its creators
Political|US|World

Trump says US has not approved Ukraine's use of long-range missiles

U.S.

Trump says US has not approved Ukraine's use of long-range missiles
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Man sentenced to 21 years in prison for assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico

A court in Slovakia has convicted a man of a terror attack and sentenced him to 21 years in prison over last year’s attempted assassination of Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico

Man sentenced to 21 years in prison for assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico
Business|Economy|Political|World

Federal workers form line down the block for food pantry as shutdown hits third-week mark

Federal workers form line down the block for food pantry as shutdown hits third-week mark

Federal workers form line down the block for food pantry as shutdown hits third-week mark
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he discussed trade with India's Modi

U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, with their conversation focused largely on trade.

Trump says he discussed trade with India's Modi
Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

King, pope, Jedi, Superman: Trump’s social media images exclusively target his base and try to blur political reality

Campy, exaggerated and partisan, many White House social media posts target the president’s base. But the communications approach may pose a risk to democracy.

King, pope, Jedi, Superman: Trump’s social media images exclusively target his base and try to blur political reality
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister

Japan's parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister
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Fact check: Trump’s false claims about the Insurrection Act

Fact check: Trump’s false claims about the Insurrection Act

Fact check: Trump’s false claims about the Insurrection Act
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump begins demolition to prepare for White House ballroom

Demolition crews were tearing down part of the White House's storied East Wing on Monday to begin building President Donald Trump's ballroom

Trump begins demolition to prepare for White House ballroom
Crime

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's memoir is coming out in January

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's memoir is coming out in January

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's memoir is coming out in January
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

House Republicans preparing report on Biden's use of autopen after months of investigation

House Republicans are preparing to release a report about President Joe Biden's mental state and the alleged misuse of the presidential autopen during his term

House Republicans preparing report on Biden's use of autopen after months of investigation
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran says cooperation deal with UN nuclear watchdog is void

Iran has scrapped a cooperation deal that it signed with the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA in September, its Supreme National Security Council Secretary said

Iran says cooperation deal with UN nuclear watchdog is void
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump explains in a post why he is commuting former Rep. George Santos sentence

President Donald Trump said on social media Friday that he is commuting the sentence of disgraced former Rep. George Santos, who had been serving a seven-year sentence for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress.

Trump explains in a post why he is commuting former Rep. George Santos sentence
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

‘Brander in chief’ Trump puts his mark on the federal government

‘Brander in chief’ Trump puts his mark on the federal government

‘Brander in chief’ Trump puts his mark on the federal government
Crime|Political|US|World

When the White House gets salty: Trump, Biden and presidential profanity

When the White House gets salty: Trump, Biden and presidential profanity

When the White House gets salty: Trump, Biden and presidential profanity
Africa|Political|World

Two dead, many injured at stampede at funeral for Kenyan opposition leader Odinga

Two people were killed and more than 160 others were injured in a stampede at the state funeral of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga in

Two dead, many injured at stampede at funeral for Kenyan opposition leader Odinga
Economy|Political|US|World

Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in doing so

Democrats are calling on President Donald Trump to get more involved with negotiations to end the government shutdown

Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in doing so
Election|Finance|Political|US

Daniel Cameron banking on his name ID to overcome lackluster fundraising in Kentucky Senate race

Kentucky Senate candidate Daniel Cameron is banking on his familiarity with voters to overcome lackluster fundraising

Daniel Cameron banking on his name ID to overcome lackluster fundraising in Kentucky Senate race
Election|Political

Mamdani and Cuomo trade attacks in New York City mayoral debate

CNN's Gloria Pazmino breaks down the first general election debate in the NYC mayoral race.

Mamdani and Cuomo trade attacks in New York City mayoral debate
Political|World

Taiwan bans officials attending Chinese events to mark island's 'retrocession'

Taiwanese officials have been banned from attending events held by China next week to mark the 80th anniversary of the island's "retrocession" to Chinese rule because Beijing is

Taiwan bans officials attending Chinese events to mark island's 'retrocession'
Election|Political|US

North Carolina GOP's proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent's reelection

Republican leaders in North Carolina have proposed a new U.S. House district map that could thwart reelection prospects of a Democratic incumbent in the state's only swing seat

North Carolina GOP's proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent's reelection
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JB Pritzker explains how he won $1.4 million gambling in Las Vegas

JB Pritzker explains how he won $1.4 million gambling in Las Vegas

JB Pritzker explains how he won $1.4 million gambling in Las Vegas
Economy|Education|Interview|Political|US

CNN breaks down the AOC-Sanders town hall

CNN's Kaitlan Collins explains the key takeaways from the latest town hall with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), which highlighted the deep divide between Republicans and Democrats over reopening the federal government.

CNN breaks down the AOC-Sanders town hall
Health|Opinion|Political|World

Banning abortion is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes

Banning abortion instantly oppresses a huge swath of society. And enforcing abortion bans begets a police state − an upside for dictators from Mussolini to Ortega.

Banning abortion is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes
Opinion|Political

How the Pentagon sidelined lawyers while testing the legal limits of military action

How the Pentagon sidelined lawyers while testing the legal limits of military action

How the Pentagon sidelined lawyers while testing the legal limits of military action
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France angry at 'arbitrary' prison sentences against citizens in Iran

France condemned on Thursday the lengthy prison sentences given to two of its citizens for espionage, saying the charges were unfounded and the punishment arbitrary.

France angry at 'arbitrary' prison sentences against citizens in Iran
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Bolivia's Quiroga promises 'dramatic' economic change if he wins election runoff

Conservative former president Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga is banking on a bold economic rescue plan to win Bolivia's October 19 presidential runoff,

Bolivia's Quiroga promises 'dramatic' economic change if he wins election runoff
Crime|Political|US|World

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Cook County’s top judge has signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
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Breaking down the impact of Trump’s shutdown layoffs of federal workers

Breaking down the impact of Trump’s shutdown layoffs of federal workers

Breaking down the impact of Trump’s shutdown layoffs of federal workers
Crime|US|World

Hegseth orders that all defense personnel review his speech to top military brass on fitness, standards

Hegseth orders that all defense personnel review his speech to top military brass on fitness, standards

Hegseth orders that all defense personnel review his speech to top military brass on fitness, standards
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights Act

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is the primary way plaintiffs can challenge racially discriminatory election practices

Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights Act
Crime|Interview|Political

Takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s scathing review of the Trump Justice Department

Takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s scathing review of the Trump Justice Department

Takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s scathing review of the Trump Justice Department
Business|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington

A case being argued at the US Supreme Court could undo one of the last remaining protections for minority voters in a Civil Rights-era voting law.

Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut

Hamas handed over more bodies of deceased hostages to Israel on Tuesday, one sign of progress after a number of apparent setbacks in

Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut
MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan opposed Netanyahu's attendance at summit, Turkish official confirms

A senior official says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made it clear he would not accept Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s presence at a high-level summit in Egypt

Erdogan opposed Netanyahu's attendance at summit, Turkish official confirms
Africa|Arts|Economy|Environment|Political

Who is Madagascar's fleeing president Andry Rajoelina?

A former DJ once nicknamed "TGV" after the French fast train for his dynamism, Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina was the world's youngest

Who is Madagascar's fleeing president Andry Rajoelina?
Crime|Education|Opinion|Political|World

What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics

American colleges and universities have traditionally encouraged free speech. Recent dismissals of professors are eroding their commitment to this core mission.

What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics
Africa|Political|World

Issa Tchiroma Bakary – from Cameroon government mouthpiece to Biya challenger

Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a longtime ally and former spokesperson for Cameroon President Paul Biya, is mounting a strong challenge to his former boss, claiming to have

Issa Tchiroma Bakary – from Cameroon government mouthpiece to Biya challenger
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Macron's France now has a new Cabinet. It will face an uphill battle to end the political crisis

France’s newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and staining the country’s image

Macron's France now has a new Cabinet. It will face an uphill battle to end the political crisis
Crime|Political|World

Trump's indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leaders

The indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on allegations of mortgage fraud has raised alarms among her allies and Black leaders, who condemned it as a politicization of the justice system for President Donald Trump's personal grievances

Trump's indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leaders
Crime|Political|US|World

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now
MidEast|Political|World

Trusting Trump: Why Hamas gambled on giving up Gaza hostages

Hamas has called Donald Trump a racist, a "recipe for chaos" and a man with

Trusting Trump: Why Hamas gambled on giving up Gaza hostages
Europe|Political|US|World

Obama’s warnings about democracy fading sound increasingly directed toward the US

Obama’s warnings about democracy fading sound increasingly directed toward the US

Obama’s warnings about democracy fading sound increasingly directed toward the US