The high-dollar event is expected to include about 100 guests, including more than a few billionaires, and top a new single-event fundraising record set by Biden, who raised $26 million recently.
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Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire
The discovery renewed pressure on Israel’s government for a deal to get the remaining hostages freed. Families have long feared time is running out.
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East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions
Here’s what to know about earthquakes on the East Coast.
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Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information
Accounts that do not disclose the identities of those behind them have thrived online for years, gaining followers for their content on politics, humor, human rights and more.
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In a Rwandan reconciliation village, collaborative efforts among women give hope for unity
Anastasie Nyirabashyitsi and Jeanette Mukabyagaju witnessed terrible crimes. But, in the government-approved reconciliation village where they have lived for 19 years, they have reached peaceful coexistence from opposite experiences.
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Happy ABBA-versary! Fans mark 50 years since ‘Waterloo’ took the world by storm
A half-century ago the Swedish quartet triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the peppy love song.
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When will Fed cut rates? As economy flexes, maybe later or not at all
Friday’s blockbuster jobs report for March reinforced the notion that the economy is managing quite nicely on its own.
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Aid worker deaths appalled Israel’s allies. Some are considering a halt to arms sales.
The Israeli military’s killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has triggered unprecedented criticism from European leaders.
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Eclipse weather forecast points to clear skies in Northeast, central U.S.
Clouds could obscure views of Monday’s total solar eclipse in other parts of North America.
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Use this map to find your nearest spot in the path of totality
Source: National Solar Observatory