The United States circulated a rival resolution that would support a temporary cease-fire in Gaza linked to the release of all hostages and call for the lifting of all restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid.
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U.S. rivalry with China expands to biotech
U.S. lawmakers are raising alarms about what they see as America’s failure to compete with China in biotechnology.
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Widow, ex-prime minister and former police chief indicted in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
The indictments are expected to further destabilize Haiti as it struggles with a surge in gang violence and recovers from a spate of violent protests demanding the resignation of current Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
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Astronomers find what may be the universe’s brightest object with a black hole devouring a sun a day
The quasar – the core of a galaxy – was spotted in 1980, but was thought to be a star.
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Biden willing to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss Ukraine, Israel aid
Lawmakers are on recess so it’s not clear when a meeting might be scheduled.
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Wet winter storm hits California, closing regional airport and trapping people in swollen rivers
More rain was expected to impact the state through Monday night and into Tuesday, forecasters said.
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Stalled U.S. aid for Ukraine underscores Republican’s shift away from confronting Russia
Republicans have been softening their stance on Russia ever since Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election following Russian hacking of his Democratic opponents.
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LA law aims to make retail workers’ schedules more predictable. Is it working?
Los Angeles is among several cities nationwide that have adopted scheduling laws – part of a growing recognition that schedules are as important to well-being as living wages and sick pay.
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Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending UN meeting, says UN secretary-general
The biggest point of contention between the international community and the Taliban is the bans imposed on women and girls.
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‘Soaring’ over hills or ‘playing’ with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality
The study is part of a larger effort to adapt VR so it can be beneficial to seniors’ health and emotional well-being and help lessen the impact dementia has on some of them.