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Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order

A group of Democratic governors is asking the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw its proposed rule to comply with an executive order that seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters, including those eligible to receive a ballot by mail

Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Carney and Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada for the first visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade as the two countries deepen economic and security ties

Carney and Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade
MidEast|Political|Sports|World

US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team

US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
Business|Environment|Finance|Political|Sports|US

Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project

A federal judge is demanding firmer commitments from the Trump administration regarding plans to renovate a historic golf course in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes expressed concern Thursday over President Donald Trump's recent social media statements about starting renovations on the East Potomac Golf Links

Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project
Arts|Political|World

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Michael Scurr, a volunteer at Britain’s National Archives, has discovered a rare early copy of the Declaration of Independence

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Flavio Bolsonaro proposes keeping Brazil's Pix away from non-Western payment networks

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's main rival ahead of Brazil's October presidential election, has proposed barring the

Flavio Bolsonaro proposes keeping Brazil's Pix away from non-Western payment networks
Crime|Political|World

US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against 'terrorist attacks'

The U.S.

US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against 'terrorist attacks'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 30 people

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine's capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 30

Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 30 people
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Moody's expects Fujimori's government in Peru to boost investor confidence

Ratings agency Moody's expects Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori to bolster investor confidence and preserve policy continuity, helping the Andean nation sustain growth

Moody's expects Fujimori's government in Peru to boost investor confidence
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene after a judge ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to be fined $800 a day

Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
Health|Political|US|World

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the AP

The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion
Africa|Political|World

Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say

The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in

Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

US Department of Homeland Security says it is probing a cyber breach at information-sharing network

The Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday it was investigating a breach in an unnamed information-sharing network.

US Department of Homeland Security says it is probing a cyber breach at information-sharing network
Crime|Political|Sports|US|World

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former Olympian has been indicted on a felony charge for alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’

Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’

Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people

Syria’s Health Ministry says an explosive device has detonated in a Damascus cafe, killing at least nine people and wounding 20 others

Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people
Europe|Political|World

Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21

Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring many more

Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21
Business|Crime|Economy|Interview|Political|US|Videos

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June

ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
Crime|Election|Political

FBI assigns 260 staff members to Georgia 2020 election probe

FBI assigns 260 staff members to Georgia 2020 election probe

FBI assigns 260 staff members to Georgia 2020 election probe
Europe|Political|World

Members of rebel Catholic group are excommunicated, Vatican says

The Vatican said on Thursday that priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope

Members of rebel Catholic group are excommunicated, Vatican says
Americas|Environment|Political|World

Venezuelans dig by hand as fuel shortages stall rescue efforts

Nearly a week after twin earthquakes devastated La Guaira, citizens continue to dig their friends and family out of the rubble by hand without heavy machinery, as government response falters and outrage grows over a nation rich in oil but starved of gasoline. CNN's Isa Soares speaks with families and US volunteers on the ground in Venezuela.

Venezuelans dig by hand as fuel shortages stall rescue efforts
Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing

The Trump administration moved to slash commercial fishing regulations from coast to coast on Thursday, including reopening New England waters to scallop

Trump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge halts Philadelphia's 'ICE Out' ban on masked federal law enforcement agents

A federal judge on Thursday blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a new city law that would have prohibited federal law enforcement agents from wearing masks, ruling

US judge halts Philadelphia's 'ICE Out' ban on masked federal law enforcement agents
Arts|Business|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20, Syrian interior ministry says

A bomb blast at a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday killed nine people and wounded 20 others, Syria's interior ministry said.

Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20, Syrian interior ministry says
Economy|Political|World

Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning

Iran's ruling clerics are preparing days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning
Arts|Asia|Crime|Health|Political|World

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei, report says

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who fled to Taiwan amid fears of Chinese persecution, has died at the age of 70, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday, citing

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei, report says
Political|Travel|World

Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders

Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders

Pope’s July 4 visit to migrant hotspot sends a veiled message to US leaders
Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Opinion|Political|Travel|World

'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation

Many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division

'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
Crime|Health|Political|World

Canadian court publication ban in Quebec militia case raises press-freedom concerns

A Canadian court has banned publication of facts related to an alleged plot to seize land for an anti-government militia, drawing criticism from press-freedom

Canadian court publication ban in Quebec militia case raises press-freedom concerns
Business|Economy|Political|World

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Colombia president-elect seeks public debt refinancing

Colombia's President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella said on Thursday he has instructed incoming Finance Minister Miguel Gomez to travel to Washington to meet international

Colombia president-elect seeks public debt refinancing
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers on Thursday filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says

The EU is determined to find a strong candidate for the post of international peace envoy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, to

EU determined to resolve standoff over Bosnia envoy, Kallas says
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Albanian police use teargas to disperse anti-graft demonstrators

Albanian police used water cannons and teargas on Thursday to disperse anti-government protesters in front of parliament who threw eggs and flour at police

Albanian police use teargas to disperse anti-graft demonstrators
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges

Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges

Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth

A late-night deal agreed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling coalition on a long-awaited package of reforms has the potential to give Germany's anaemic

Merz's reforms have potential - eventually - to boost German growth
Africa|Crime|Political|World

ICC confirms Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger move to leave court

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have initiated a year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the court said in a statement.

ICC confirms Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger move to leave court
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
Political|US|World

The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings

The Supreme Court has wrapped up a term with significant rulings on race and discrimination

The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting

California has enacted many changes over the years that were intended to boost voter turnout

Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting
Americas|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Business|Crime|Political

Special Agent in Charge of FBI Chicago field office pushed to retire

Special Agent in Charge of FBI Chicago field office pushed to retire

Special Agent in Charge of FBI Chicago field office pushed to retire
Europe|Political|World

EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas

The United States and the European Union expressed concern on Thursday about China's new law on ethnic unity that went into effect this week and gives Beijing the legal

EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Automakers tap America's 250th, World Cup to rev up patriotism

U.S. automakers have long infused their marketing campaigns with American pride and imagery.

Automakers tap America's 250th, World Cup to rev up patriotism
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports

OpenAI has discussed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, as AI firms face scrutiny in Washington over the likely misuse of advanced

OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports
Education|Opinion|Political|World

As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease

Montesquieu shaped how Americans understood liberty, and his warning about a ‘tyranny of opinion’ speaks to today’s polarization.

As the US turns 250, a forgotten founding influence helps explain its current unease
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot decision

Mail-in voting was created during the Civil War so soldiers could vote. That legacy helped shape how the Supreme Court ruled more than 160 years later.

Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot decision
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|World

Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore

Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore

Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore
Crime|Political|US|World

Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation

Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation

Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation
Europe|Political|World

Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine

Russia said on Thursday it would keep increasing pressure on Ukraine, following a massive overnight strike on Kyiv that killed at least 17 people and wounded scores.

Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse'

Lithuania's parliamentary parties have agreed on a plan to lift a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases in the Baltic nation,

Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as 'situation getting worse'
Crime|Political|World

Greek ruling party calls for protests after firebomb kills candidate's mother

Greece's governing New Democracy party called on Thursday for its supporters to take to the streets in protest after the 72-year-old mother of one of its

Greek ruling party calls for protests after firebomb kills candidate's mother
MidEast|Political|World

Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, Lebanese state media reports

Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Damascus was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese group

Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, Lebanese state media reports
Election|Political|World

In Brazil, a Bolsonaro family rift exposes the right's struggle with women voters

A widening rift between far-right Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his stepmother, former first lady

In Brazil, a Bolsonaro family rift exposes the right's struggle with women voters
Economy|Education|Political|World

Hungary to launch $128 million school-start benefit scheme

Hungary will launch a means-tested school-start benefit program at a cost of 40 billion forints ($128.41 million) per year, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Thursday,

Hungary to launch $128 million school-start benefit scheme
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices

When the U.S.

US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices
Economy|Political|World

Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices

Democrats head into November’s midterm elections with potential advantages, including the

Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices
Political|World

India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral

India said on Thursday that its deputy foreign minister and a state governor would represent the country at the state funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah

India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to women forced to give up their babies or separated from their mothers at birth under a system of

UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history'
Europe|Political|World

Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million

Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million

Bloodier than Stalingrad: Number of casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches 2 million
Education|Political|World

As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children

The Feb. 28 attack on a primary school in southeastern Iran was the deadliest reported strike in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran

As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his coalition partners have introduced a reform package to revive Germany’s sluggish economy

Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands
MidEast|Political|World

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei

An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack on Iran as it prepares for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says

European NATO allies have largely filled the gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defence plans, NATO's top commander said on Thursday, adding

Europeans fill most gaps left by US in NATO defence plans, top commander says
Environment|Political|Science|World

India's capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months

The government of India's national capital territory of Delhi has announced a spate of measures to curb air pollution during winter, months ahead of the

India's capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition unveiled a package of reforms on Thursday, including tax relief for lower-income families

Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine withholding promised drone technology as historical tensions rise, Polish minister says

Ukraine has failed to deliver promised drone technology despite Poland's military support and willingness to transfer MiG-29 fighter jets, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw

Ukraine withholding promised drone technology as historical tensions rise, Polish minister says
Asia|Political|World

Senior Chinese lawmaker to attend Khamenei's funeral

Senior Chinese lawmaker He Wei will attend the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Thursday.

Senior Chinese lawmaker to attend Khamenei's funeral
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says

The European Union will provide up to €200 million ($228 million) in grant funding to boost transport, energy and digital links across the South

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says