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Marco Rubio Is Confirmed by Senate as Secretary of State
The Florida senator becomes the United States’ 72nd chief diplomat, and the first Latino to hold the job.
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New York State Senator Quits D.N.C. Leadership Fight
James Skoufis endorsed Ken Martin, the Minnesota party chairman, as he ended his own outsider bid to lead Democrats.
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State of the Forex market: USD and AUD see increased demand, CAD and NZD fall short – Investing.com India
State of the Forex market: USD and AUD see increased demand, CAD and NZD fall short Investing.com India
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5 Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State Address
Child care, housing costs and public safety were the New York governor’s top issues as she outlined her policy plans for the year and for a re-electio [...]
Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
The decision is the latest in a series of conflicting U.S. approaches to Cuba by different administrations.
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Carter to Lie in State in Capitol Starting Tuesday
Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will be honored with three days of elaborate ceremonies in the nati [...]
State Dept. Tells Congress It Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel
The arms transfer could be the final one the Biden administration provides to Israel. President Biden has largely ignored critics of Israel’s war in G [...]
Marc Fogel Designated as ‘Wrongfully Detained’ in Russia by U.S. State Dept.
Marc Fogel was convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced in 2022 to 14 years in prison by the same court that handled the case of Brittney Griner.
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Fury as women hit by state pension age rise are denied payouts
Getty ImagesCampaigners have reacted with fury to what it calls the government's "unjustified" rejection of compensation for women hit by changes to t [...]
Military housing in ‘shocking’ state, MPs warn
Getty ImagesMPs warn that soldiers may leave the military if housing standards don't improveDamp and mouldy accommodation could see more personnel dec [...]
Government to set out £100m plan to make state ‘like a start-up’
The state needs to become "more like a start-up", a senior minister will say as the government seeks to change how public services are delivered.Pat M [...]
Trump Picks Former Ambassador to Mexico for Deputy Secretary of State
Christopher Landau is a longtime lawyer and the son of a veteran U.S. diplomat who served as ambassador to three nations in Latin America.
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Biden Says U.S. Conducted Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets in Syria
President Biden hailed the fall of President Bashar al-Assad as a “fundamental act of justice” but warned of “a moment of risk and uncertainty.”
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Secretary of State begins process of repealing Legacy Act
PA MediaThe Northern Ireland Secretary set out his plans to repeal and replace controversial legislation on investigations into Troubles killingsThe s [...]
State Farm signs JuJu Watkins, increases investment in women’s sports
State Farm has signed USC star JuJu Watkins to an NIL deal as it increases its investment in women's sports.State Farm is furthering its investment in [...]