NEW YORK — A judge is planning a spring trial for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, who are accused of accepting bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury…
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US-Japan-South Korea Drill a ‘New Era’ for Defense Ties
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The United States, South Korea, and Japan held their first ever combined aerial exercise Sunday in an effort to send a tough message to North Korea.…
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Canada’s Speaker Anthony Rota Resigns after Nazi in Parliament Row
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnThe Speaker of Canada’s House of Commons has resigned after inviting a Ukrainian man who fought for a Nazi unit to parliament and praising him. After first resisting calls to…
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Rohan Gunaratna On The Roots Of Sri Lanka’s Deadly Easter Sunday Attacks
by Blake Brooksby Blake BrooksThe counterterrorism expert and author of “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community” explains how religious extremism manifested in Sri Lanka’s deadliest terror attack. On April 21,…
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US Government Pays How Much for Art in Federal Buildings?
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeAlmost since its founding, the United States has incorporated artwork into federal spaces. The U.S. Capitol, with its domed ceiling, murals and ornamented doors is a prime example. The iconic…
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Canada is Serious about Ties with India Despite row – Trudeau
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said his country is serious about building closer ties with India despite an ongoing diplomatic row. His latest remarks come at a time when…
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Heat Forces Cancellation of Minnesota Races That Draw up to 20,000 Runners
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — A forecast that record high temperatures and humidity would create “extreme and dangerous” conditions prompted organizers to cancel two long-distance races Sunday in Minnesota’s two largest cities that…
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After Shutdown Averted, Capitol Hill Showdown on the Horizon
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterWASHINGTON (AP) — Staring down a possible government shutdown, the White House wanted to make sure any blame would fall at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue — specifically on…
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Native American News Roundup September 10-16, 2023
by Koby Johnby Koby JohnLeonard Peltier supporters arrested, fined during Washington protests U.S. Park Police issued citations to more than two dozen supporters of imprisoned Native American activist Leonard Peltier during a rally outside…
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Energy Secretary Granholm Says U.S. Aims to Have a Nuclear Fusion Facility Within 10 Years
by Blake Brooksby Blake BrooksThe Biden administration hopes to create a commercial nuclear fusion facility within 10 years as part of the nation’s transition to clean energy, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Monday.…