President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the agreement as ‘a victory for Ukraine. A victory for all of Europe.’ At the same time, EU leaders also decided to open negotiations with neighboring Moldova.
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Zelensky makes first visit to U.S. military headquarters in Germany, voices optimism about U.S. aid
In a statement, U.S. European Command said they discussed efforts to meet Ukraine’s urgent battlefield needs and the ongoing training of Ukrainian forces.
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13-year-old Ohio boy charged after allegedly planning mass shooting at synagogue
The teenager is charged with inducing panic and disorderly conduct.
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Few U.S. adults would be satisfied with Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, poll shows
Nearly 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they would be dissatisfied with both Trump and Biden becoming their party’s respective nominees.
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Auburn woman charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Kimberley Sylvester has admitted to being in the Capitol building on the day of the riot.
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Putin declares no peace in Ukraine until goals achieved, offers rare details
The Russian president, who has held power for nearly 24 years, recently announced he is running for reelection.
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Israeli defense minister says war on Hamas will last months as U.S. envoy pushes for ‘lower-intensity operations’
The U.S. has expressed growing discomfort over civilian deaths in what is already one of the 21st century’s most devastating military campaigns.
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Dow hits a record high after the Fed signals interest rate cuts are coming
Wall Street loves lower interest rates because they can relax the pressure on the economy and goose prices for all kinds of investments.
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Nine Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush in sign that Hamas resistance is still strong
Israeli troops are still locked in heavy combat with Palestinian fighters in and around Gaza City, more than six weeks after invading Gaza’s north following the militants’ Oct. 7 attack.
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Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged, foresees 3 rate cuts next year
It is the first time since inflation first spiked that the central bank has formally acknowledged progress in its fight against accelerating prices.