The move comes as President Biden prepares to join Group of Seven leaders for a summit in Italy, where one of their top concerns will be securing new ways to bolster aid to Ukraine and further constrain Russia.
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What are the sticking points in the cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas?
Hamas this week accepted the broad outline but requested ‘amendments.’
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Federal Reserve sees progress on inflation but envisions just 1 rate cut this year
The policymakers said the economy is growing at a solid pace, while hiring has ‘remained strong’ and there has been ‘modest’ further progress toward its 2% inflation target.
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Blinken says some of Hamas’ proposed changes to cease-fire plan in Gaza are workable, some not
The Iran-backed ally of Hamas has traded fire with Israel nearly every day since the 8-month-long war began and says it will only stop if there is a truce in Gaza.
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What’s next for Hunter Biden after his conviction on federal gun charges
The 3 counts carry up to 25 years in prison. But in the federal system, first-time offenders don’t get anywhere near the maximum sentence.
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A brew of ancient coca is Bolivia’s buzzy new beer. But it’s unclear if the world will buy in
A United Nations convention classifies coca leaf as a narcotic and imposes a blanket prohibition on drugs. However, last fall the World Health Organization announced it would launch a scientific review of coca’s non-narcotic benefits.
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Manhattan DA and Trump prosecutor will appear before Congress next month
Alvin Bragg and Michael Colangelo will face what’s likely to be a hostile, Republican-controlled hearing where chairman Rep. Jim Jordan has accused both men of ‘political prosecution.’
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Mexico’s tactic to cut immigration to U.S.: wear out migrants
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador argues busing migrants to the country’s southern cities protects them ‘because crossing to the north is very risky.’
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Watchdog investigates UAW president, accuses union of being uncooperative
The monitor says the union has made employees and senior leaders available for interviews but hasn’t provided relevant documents in a timely manner.
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U.S. gas prices falling. Experts point to mild demand ahead of summer travel
If there are no major unexpected interruptions, prices could keep trending down.