U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Palestinian President Abbas that the U.S. supports ‘tangible steps’ toward a Palestinian state, according to officials.
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USDA estimates 21 million kids, including in Maine, will get summer food benefits
Maine is among the states where children will receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program.
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Judge says Trump won’t give own closing argument at fraud trial after disputing rules
Donald Trump wouldn’t agree to court rules that apply to attorneys in closing, and which would bar Trump from introducing irrelevant matters, delivering a campaign speech or insulting people involved in the trial.
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Republicans push ahead with Hunter Biden contempt charge after his surprise visit to Capitol Hill
The arrival of the president’s son at the House Oversight Committee earlier sent that panel into chaos. Hunter Biden has asked to be interviewed publicly, but Republicans insist on closed doors.
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Carbon pollution down in U.S., but not fast enough to meet Biden’s 2030 goal
The report said U.S. carbon emissions declined by 1.9% last year. Emissions are down 17.2% from 2005.
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Snow in the West, flooding in the East. And more foul weather is on the way
It followed a day of tornadoes and deadly accidents in the South and blizzards in the Midwest and Northwest.
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AI-powered misinformation is world’s biggest short-term threat, Davos report says
The World Economic Forum says false and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence is the top immediate risk to the global economy.
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Armed men storm Ecuador TV studio during live broadcast as attacks in the country escalate
Authorities haven’t said who was behind the attack, or a series of other violent incidences, but they follow the apparent escapes from prison of two powerful gang leaders.
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Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Jeffrey Epstein
The New York Jets quarterback returned to ESPN’s ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ on Tuesday and addressed comments he made the week before that set off a feud with the comic.
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Firefighters investigate cause of suspected gas explosion at historic Texas hotel that injured 21
Authorities believe it was a gas leak but the investigation is ongoing.