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Over 40 Pakistanis presumed lost at sea after migrant vessel sinks near African shoreline

ISLAMABAD — Authorities are concerned that over 40 Pakistani nationals may have drowned following the sinking of a migrant boat off the Atlantic coast of West Africa. This area has become a...

As a TikTok ban approaches, users express grief, anger, and a desire to remain optimistic.

NEW YORK — The United States is moving closer to potentially banning TikTok, as the Supreme Court has upheld a law that would block new downloads of the app starting this upcoming...

Court overturns Obama-era policy protecting young immigrant arrivals to the US

A federal appeals court issued a ruling on Friday that takes aim at an Obama-era initiative designed to protect immigrants who came to the United States as children without legal papers, occurring...

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Yellen announces Treasury’s plan to implement ‘extraordinary measures’ starting January 21 to avoid breaching the debt limit.

WASHINGTON — In one of her final actions as Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen announced that the Treasury Department will initiate “extraordinary measures” starting January...

Stock market update: Wall Street wraps up its strongest week since Trump’s election with a surge

NEW YORK — On Friday, U.S. stock indices wrapped up a successful week, marking their best performance in two months. The S&P 500...

NYC mayor reveals discussion with Trump focused on employment and ceasefire but excluded legal issues.

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams of New York City shared that his recent meeting with President-elect Donald Trump focused on the revival of...

Trump seeks tax reductions, a goal shared by governors and legislators in various states.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — President-elect Donald Trump has put forth a proposal for substantial tax reductions totaling trillions of dollars aimed at individuals and...

Chronology: Significant milestones in the prolonged struggle for the Equal Rights Amendment

The journey towards the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has its roots over a century ago when suffragist Alice Paul introduced the idea shortly after...

Ex-CIA analyst admits to disclosing details about an anticipated Israeli strike on Iran

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former analyst for the CIA admitted guilt on Friday for leaking sensitive information regarding a prospective Israeli military action against...

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court to address ongoing issue regarding deadlines for mail-in ballot return envelopes

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will review the requirement for voters to include the accurate date on...

Commerce Secretary Raimondo delivers final critiques of Trump and guidance for Democrats moving forward

WASHINGTON — Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, views Donald Trump as a president-elect whose rhetoric is marked by aggression, yet he appears...

IRS Chief Daniel Werfel announces his resignation coinciding with Trump’s Inauguration Day.

WASHINGTON — In a recent communication to IRS staff, Commissioner Daniel Werfel announced his decision to resign from his role on the day of...

Trump and Xi Discuss Trade, Fentanyl Issues, and TikTok Matters

```html Trump and Xi Discuss Trade and Relations In a...

Perdue Farms to close its facility in Tennessee

Perdue Farms has announced its decision to shut down a processing facility in Monterey, Tennessee, impacting over 430 employees. The company officially disclosed...

Medicare has chosen Ozempic, Wegovy, and 13 additional medications for its price negotiation process.

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has recently announced that popular medications for weight loss and diabetes, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, will be included...

Biden’s task force urges additional funding and training to prevent mishandling of classified information.

WASHINGTON — A federal task force has put forth recommendations aimed at addressing the longstanding issue of improper handling of classified documents...

IMF forecasts stable worldwide growth, but cautions that Trump’s trade tariffs, tax policies, and deportation strategies cast uncertainty on future prospects

In its latest report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a slight acceleration in global economic growth along with a continued...

Labor Department Addresses Child Labor Issues in Slaughterhouses Through Three Recent Settlements

OMAHA, Neb. — The issue of underage labor in hazardous slaughterhouses remains unresolved as the Labor Department revealed its third settlement in one week...

CBP One lifeline for migrants faces discontinuation threat

The future of the CBP One program, a lifeline for migrants hoping to enter the U.S. legally, is in jeopardy. This app has allowed...

Exploring the overlap between Trump’s business ventures and political ambitions in the White House

Donald Trump's return to the presidency for a second term comes replete with extensive business interests and financial connections, raising concerns about their potential...

Xi Jinping to Dispatch Special Envoy to Attend Trump’s Inauguration

WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to miss President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Instead, he will send Vice President Han Zheng as...

Trump presents a wealth of campaign commitments set to take effect on Day 1

WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump prepares to take on the presidency once more, he faces the weight of numerous promises he made to his...

University students face legal proceedings linked to TikTok’s ‘Catch a Predator’ trend.

In Worcester, Massachusetts, five students from Assumption University faced court proceedings on Thursday for allegedly conspiring to lure a man from a dating app...

Biden cautions that the US is at risk of turning into an ‘oligarchy.’ What does this term signify?

WASHINGTON — In a recent farewell address, President Joe Biden issued a stark warning about the trajectory of American democracy, suggesting it...

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