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Iran and U.S. reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at U.N., but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide

As tensions between Tehran and Washington have increased, Iran has accelerated its production of uranium to near weapons-grade.
An Iranian flag flutters outside of the UN headquarters.
An Iranian flag flutters outside of the UN headquarters.
12h ago

Libya's military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from Turkey

The Libyan military chief was in Ankara for high-level defense talks aimed at boosting military cooperation between the two countries and to address regional issues, Turkish officials said.
Turkey's Chief of General Staff Gen. Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, right, poses for a photograph with Libyan Chief of General Staff Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed El Haddad during their meeting in Ankara, Turkey
Turkey's Chief of General Staff Gen. Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, right, poses for a photograph with Libyan Chief of General Staff Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed El Haddad during their meeting in Ankara, Turkey
12h ago

Ohio governor 'reluctantly' signs bill eliminating grace period for late ballots

Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, said his hand was forced, given the uncertain outcome of a Mississippi case that the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide next summer.
Mike DeWine.
Mike DeWine.
12h ago

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Venezuela

Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro

The bill — introduced, debated and approved within two days — follows U.S. forces' seizures this month of two tankers carrying Venezuelan oil in international waters.
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LEFT: US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. Photographer: Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images
RIGHT: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro looks on during a meeting at the National Assembly in Caracas on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP) (Photo by JUAN BARRETO/AFP via Getty Images)
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LEFT: US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. Photographer: Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images
RIGHT: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro looks on during a meeting at the National Assembly in Caracas on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP) (Photo by JUAN BARRETO/AFP via Getty Images)

Ukraine's own 'Dancing with the Stars' is back on for a special episode with wartime heroes

Like all of present-day Ukraine, the show — which is part of an international franchise — has had to deal with a multitude of wartime challenges, including frequent power outages.
Russia Ukraine War Dancing With the Stars
Russia Ukraine War Dancing With the Stars
14h ago

Pakistan

Pakistan

Suspected militants ambush police vehicle in northwest Pakistan and kill 5 officers

No group immediately claimed responsibility, but suspicion is likely to fall on the Pakistani Taliban.
Security personnel stand guard
Security personnel stand guard

GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman launches Senate run in Wyoming

Hageman, who is looking to replace retiring Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis, touted her support for Trump's agenda in her campaign launch video.
Harriet Hageman.
Harriet Hageman.
16h ago

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Politics News

Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives

More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
Illustration of a judge opening the front door of his home to a stack of steaming pizza boxes, while a masked delivery man rides away on a scooter.
Illustration of a judge opening the front door of his home to a stack of steaming pizza boxes, while a masked delivery man rides away on a scooter.
16h ago

House Democrat sues the Trump administration over move to rename the Kennedy Center

Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio member of the center's board, argued in her lawsuit that adding Trump's name to the iconic performing arts center violated federal law.
A man photographs the updated lettering outside the Kennedy Center after "Donald J. Trump" was added on Dec. 19, 2025.
A man photographs the updated lettering outside the Kennedy Center after "Donald J. Trump" was added on Dec. 19, 2025.
18h ago

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Former Sen. Ben Sasse says he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Sasse, 53, wrote in a lengthy post that he learned about the diagnosis last week, calling it a "death sentence."
Sen. Ben Sasse
Sen. Ben Sasse

Michael Whatley ties himself closely to Trump in the early stages of N.C.'s Senate race

While Trump's approval ratings have sunk nationally, Whatley is betting the president remains resilient in a battleground state he's won three times.
GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania