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Trump ends US sanctions on Syria to 'give them a chance'

Trump signs $600 billion Saudi investment pact

Trump announces plan to lift sanctions on Syria

President Trump lifts long-standing sanctions on Syria signaling a shift towards normalizing diplomatic relations with the new government amid Middle East tour and historic Saudi investment deals.

UnitedHealth CEO quits abruptly stocks dive

CEO steps down amid UnitedHealth outlook suspension

Shares plunge as UnitedHealth CEO resigns suddenly

UnitedHealth Group faces leadership crisis as CEO Andrew Witty steps down abruptly, causing stock plunges and suspension of financial forecasts amidst increased medical costs.

Schumer blocks DOJ picks over Trump’s Qatar jet gift

Schumer stalls Trump’s DOJ nominees on plane questions

Schumer says he'll hold up Trump DOJ noms over Qatari jet

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer places holds on Trump Justice Department nominees related to controversy over accepting a $400 million luxury plane gift from Qatar.

Cassie testifies about violent abuse in Diddy trial

Star witness Cassie breaks down in Diddy sex trafficking trial

Cassie reveals horrors of ‘Freak Offs’ in Combs trial

Cassie Ventura becomes a key witness as she delivers emotional testimony revealing years of abuse in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial in federal court.

House GOP unveils tough Medicaid and SNAP cuts

GOP plan could slash food stamps and Medicaid coverage

House Republicans push states to shoulder more SNAP costs

House Republicans unveil sweeping budget plan targeting Medicaid and SNAP with deep funding cuts provoking heated criticism from Democrats and advocacy groups.

Inflation slows to 2.3 percent in April report

CPI shows inflation cools as tariff impact remains unclear

April inflation data reveals slowest annual pace since 2021

US inflation eases to 2.3% annually in April, marking the lowest rise since 2021 despite ongoing impacts from tariffs and economic uncertainties.

Microsoft to cut 6000 workers amid restructuring

Tech giant trims 3 percent of workforce

Microsoft layoffs hit thousands across teams and locations

Microsoft announces layoffs affecting about 3% of its workforce amidst a bid to streamline operations despite profitable quarters.

Zelensky to meet Putin in Turkey peace talks

Ukraine's Zelenskyy awaits Putin’s arrival for ceasefire talks

Zelensky reiterates plan for face-to-face Putin talks in Ankara

Ukrainian President Zelensky commits to direct peace negotiations with Russian President Putin in Turkey as pressure mounts ahead of talks.

Israel strikes Gaza hospital targeting Hamas leader

Hamas commander hit in hospital bunker strike

Israeli air force assault on Hamas in Gaza hospital

Israel targets top Hamas military leader Mohammad Sinwar in a risky airstrike at a Gaza hospital amid ongoing conflict and hostage concerns.

White South Africans arrive in US as refugees

Trump fast-tracks refugee status for white South Africans

White South African refugees welcomed amid partisan backlash

Dozens of white South Africans have arrived in the US under refugee status granted by the Trump administration amid controversy and political debate.

Small prostate nodule found in Joe Biden’s physical

Biden under further medical review after nodule discovery

Doctors find nodule in Biden’s prostate during routine exam

A routine medical exam reveals a small nodule in former President Joe Biden’s prostate, prompting further evaluation amid growing health concerns.

Trump offers Iran deadline in new nuclear talks

Trump extends olive branch to Iran with cautionary message

Trump urges Iran to choose peace in Mideast speech

President Trump pushes for a new Iran nuclear deal, offering a stern warning and 'olive branch' at the US-Saudi investment forum amid tense Middle East diplomacy.

Nvidia to send 18,000 top AI chips to Saudi firm

AI chip deal fuels Saudi data center buildout

Nvidia CEO details Saudi Arabia AI chip partnership

Nvidia CEO announces shipment of 18,000 AI chips to Saudi Arabia’s Humain company, boosting the kingdom's AI data center ambitions during Trump’s visit.

DNC voids David Hogg’s election amid party turmoil

Gun control advocate David Hogg loses DNC vice chairseat

DNC cancels election win of gun control activist David Hogg

Democratic National Committee votes to void David Hogg’s election as vice chair citing gender parity rules in a move that has ignited partisan division.

Man arrested in Wisconsin for 5th OWI after crash

A Wisconsin man is arrested for his fifth offense of operating while intoxicated following a crash, highlighting ongoing issues with repeat offenders on the road.

Chaos erupts in House GOP over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

GOP tax cuts struggle as party fractures on budget details

Republicans face showdown as Trump budget bill teeters

House GOP faces internal struggles and significant opposition as it attempts to advance President Trump’s massive tax and budget bill, with key components at risk.

Trump slashes $450M more in grants to Harvard

Harvard hit with additional $450 million grant cuts

Federal funding battle escalates as Harvard loses more grants

Billions in federal grants to Harvard University are cut by the Trump administration due to escalating disputes over campus policies, intensifying the battle over political activism.

Biden aides planned wheelchair use if re-elected

Book exposes secret wheelchair drama in Biden campaign

White House hid Biden’s health issues until after 2024

Newly released book reveals Joe Biden’s aides secretly considered placing him in a wheelchair during 2024 campaign due to rapid health decline, sparking controversy.

Dem lawmaker forces vote push on Trump impeachment

Thanedar moves to compel full House impeachment vote on Trump

House Democrat Shri Thanedar pushes to force a chamber-wide impeachment vote against President Trump as efforts intensify in Congress.

US losing ground to China in East Africa warned senators

Senators and policy experts warn the US risks losing strategic influence in East Africa as China expands its presence amid rising extremism and shifting alliances.

Newark air traffic control failures raise FAA disaster fears

One controller handled all Newark flights for 3 hours: report

Air traffic control failures and communication malfunctions at Newark Liberty International trigger concerns over growing systemic risks in US airspace management.

Senate Democrats hold up Trump judicial nominees again

Schumer's hold on DOJ picks draws GOP pushback

Hold on Trump DOJ nominees to continue over Qatar jet probe

Senate gears up for a major showdown as Schumer pledges to block Trump’s DOJ nominees over issues including the controversial Qatar luxury jet gift.

Microsoft to cut 3% of global workforce

Tech layoffs continue as Microsoft trims staff by thousands

Microsoft lays off 6000 workers despite profit streak

Microsoft announces layoffs of roughly 3% of workforce amid continued organizational restructuring despite recent profitable quarters.

GOP senators call for complete destruction of Iran nukes

Multiple U.S. senators demand the full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program while the Trump administration negotiates with Tehran amid stalled talks.

GOP plan shifts dependent child definition, adds work rules

House Republicans propose redefining dependent child criteria in welfare programs, sparking debate over increased work requirements and policy loopholes.

Food banks struggle as SNAP benefits risk cuts in Mississippi

More than 30 million pounds of food distributed annually by Mississippi Food Network face challenges as budget cuts threaten key assistance programs like SNAP.

16-year-old killed near NYC school after teen fight

A 16-year-old girl is fatally shot near a school in New York City amid rising youth violence, intensifying concerns over public safety.

Federal judge takes control of NYC jail system Rikers

Receiver appointed to fix deadly Rikers Island conditions

A federal judge assigns a receiver to oversee New York City’s jail system, including Rikers Island, following persistent reports of dangerous and inhumane conditions.

Biden’s health woes shielded from press until after election

Biden’s aides revealed secret wheelchair discussion

Inside Biden’s declining health and campaign cover-up

The Biden administration faces scrutiny over former President Biden’s health, with reports revealing aides debated potential wheelchair use during the 2024 campaign as his condition declined.