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Trump says US starting to talk with Cuba following cuts to oil deliveries
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (36+ words) President Donald Trump said Saturday that his administration is starting to engage in talks with Cuban leaders after he moved to cut off oil deliveries from Venezuela and announced new tariffs on ... More in National Politics...
Japan, Britain to boost cybersecurity and critical minerals cooperation as China’s influence grows
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (256+ words) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his visit to Japan comes at a time "when geopolitical, economic and technological shocks are literally shaking the world." He told a joint news conference that he and Takaichi agreed during their talks to…...
Spain offers hundreds of thousands of immigrants a way to stay legally. But who are they?
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (814+ words) The unexpected move contrasted with harsh rhetoric and deportation efforts ramping up in the United States and other European Union countries. Here are three people who are hoping to get their residency and work permits under Spain's new policy. "A…...
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 29 Palestinians, marking one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (29+ words) DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) " Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 29 Palestinians, marking one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire. More in World News...
Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forward
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (524+ words) By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and SAM METZ The strikes hit locations throughout Gaza, including an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent camp in Khan Younis, said officials at hospitals that received the bodies. The casualties included two…...
Ball submits emergency legislation to halt new ICE facility in Howard County
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (16+ words) The emergency legislation is set to be read at the County Council's legislative meeting Monday....
Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (920+ words) House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino sought testimony from leaders at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, saying "my top priority remains keeping Americans safe." The killing has raised uncomfortable questions about…...
Longtime DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (631+ words) Norton, 88, has been the sole representative of the residents of the nation's capital in Congress since 1991, but she faced increasing questions about her effectiveness after the Trump administration began its sweeping intervention into the city last year. Mayor Muriel Bowser…...
Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (1121+ words) By KEVIN FREKING and MARY CLARE JALONICK Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, in a social media post hours after the Saturday shooting, said that what is happening in Minnesota is "appalling" and that Democrats "will not provide the votes to…...
Vanessa Atterbeary raises $600K for Howard County executive campaign
1+ week, 3+ day ago (14+ words) Vanessa Atterbeary raises $600K for Howard County executive campaign'capitalgazette.com More in Local News...