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Trump rescinds protections for ex-Secretary of State Pompeo and key aide facing Iranian threats

WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his close aide, Brian Hook, have had their government security protection revoked by President Donald Trump, a decision prompted by threats from Iran...

Teen receives over 50-year sentence for killing three girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England

LONDON — An 18-year-old has been sentenced to over 50 years in prison for the brutal stabbing of three young girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England, a crime that...

Senate approves John Ratcliffe’s appointment as CIA director, marking Trump’s second Cabinet official.

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Senate approved John Ratcliffe as the new director of the CIA, marking the second confirmation of a nominee by President Donald Trump for the leadership of the...

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Italy’s highest court confirms Amanda Knox’s conviction for wrongfully accusing an innocent individual of murder.

International Crisis @USLive - January 23, 2025, 12:56 pm

ROME — Italy's supreme court upheld a slander verdict against Amanda Knox, a U.S. citizen, for wrongfully accusing an innocent man of murdering her...

Trump makes an impact with his video message at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2025

Business @USLive - January 23, 2025, 12:00 pm

Davos, Switzerland — During the annual World Economic Forum gathering, U.S. President Donald Trump made an impression on the international audience with his candid...

Georgia requests federal appellate court to strengthen provisions of the Voting Rights Act.

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 23, 2025, 11:43 am

ATLANTA — Georgia is pursuing another challenge related to the Voting Rights Act, requesting that a federal appeals court redefine the 1965 law in...

Key Information Regarding President Donald Trump’s Directive Affecting Transgender Rights

Health @USLive - January 23, 2025, 10:16 am

On President Donald Trump's first day back in office, he enacted an executive order that presents a new federal definition of sex, significantly impacting...

Davos 2025: Key Highlights from the World Economic Forum Discussions

Business @USLive - January 23, 2025, 9:43 am

Davos, Switzerland — During this week’s World Economic Forum, influential leaders from various sectors gathered to engage in discussions on pressing issues such as...

Crown Prince announces Saudi Arabia plans to invest $600 billion in the US during conversation with Trump.

Business @USLive - January 23, 2025, 7:41 am

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — On Thursday, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia announced the kingdom's intention to invest a substantial $600 billion into...

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Trump’s proposals for geographic name changes leave mapmakers questioning their next steps

Opinion @USLive - January 23, 2025, 7:02 am

The significance of a name change is often debated, particularly...

Newman’s Own encourages additional businesses to contribute their entire profits to charitable causes.

All 50 US States @USLive - January 23, 2025, 5:06 am

The idea may sound familiar yet remains hard to swallow for many: every cent earned from Newman’s Own products, such as salad dressings, pasta...

Union of Las Vegas hotel employees secures agreement with casino to conclude lengthy strike, marking the longest in years.

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 23, 2025, 3:45 am

LAS VEGAS — A significant strike involving Las Vegas hotel workers has concluded after 69 days, culminating in a new agreement between the Culinary...

Europe achieves unprecedented clean energy usage while Trump redirects US focus to fossil fuels.

Business @USLive - January 23, 2025, 1:09 am

A new report indicates that a historic 47% of the European Union's electricity is sourced from solar and other renewable energies, highlighting a stark...

RFK Jr. announces his departure from an anti-vaccine organization while pursuing a position as the nation’s health leader.

Health @USLive - January 22, 2025, 4:45 pm

Washington - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is attempting to shift his image away from his anti-vaccine advocacy as he aspires to lead the nation's...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files lawsuit against individual alleging existence of damaging sex tapes, denies their existence.

Celebrities @USLive - January 22, 2025, 4:37 pm

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys representing Sean “Diddy” Combs initiated a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against an individual they allege has maliciously claimed to have...

House approves immigration detention legislation set to be Trump’s inaugural law

Elections @USLive - January 22, 2025, 4:05 pm

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the House of Representatives finalized approval for a new bill mandating the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft and...

Inmate on death row concerned about South Carolina using two doses of lethal injection in recent execution

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 22, 2025, 2:30 pm

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Legal representatives for an inmate facing execution in South Carolina are calling for a pause in the procedure. They assert that...

The leader of a federal consumer agency has cleared out his office, but is Trump planning to dismiss him?

Business @USLive - January 22, 2025, 1:51 pm

In Washington, Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), finds himself awaiting communication from the Trump administration regarding his job...

Texas individual who attempted to defraud former US Rep. George Santos receives 18-month prison sentence

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 22, 2025, 12:04 pm

A man from Texas has received a sentence of 18 months in prison for attempting to con Congressman George Santos out of nearly $1...

Concert event ‘Dear Everything’ aims to foster togetherness in the face of climate change

All USA Updates Minute by Minute @USLive - January 22, 2025, 11:12 am

NEW YORK — V, the acclaimed playwright known previously as Eve Ensler, is launching a new theatrical work aimed at addressing climate change, drawing...

Trump administration closes the White House’s Spanish-language website and social media accounts.

Opinion @USLive - January 22, 2025, 9:14 am

Following President Donald Trump's inauguration, the newly established administration quickly removed the Spanish-language version of the White House website. The page, which formerly...

Public Support for Border Security Reflects Limited Agreement on US Immigration Issues: AP-NORC Survey

Opinion @USLive - January 22, 2025, 8:38 am

Many American adults appear to support enhancing security at the southern border and implementing specific deportation measures, according to a recent poll. However, as...

Big money, big dreams: Trump announces billions of dollars for AI infrastructure in the U.S.

Donald Trump Anna Karolina Heinrich - January 22, 2025, 8:18 am

President Donald Trump is making waves with a massive $500 billion investment plan for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. On Tuesday, he announced the creation...

Trump administration orders mandatory leave for all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion personnel.

US Live Politics @USLive - January 22, 2025, 7:27 am

WASHINGTON – The administration of President Donald Trump has taken significant steps toward the termination of affirmative action in federal contracting, culminating in a...

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