A spokesperson for Ukraine’s spy agency says the wife of Ukraine’s intelligence chief has been diagnosed with heavy metals poisoning.
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Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have bigger impact than usual
Many organizations anticipate falling financial support this year.
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U.S. cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say it’s not the answer
Tent encampments have long been a fixture of West Coast cities, but are now spreading across the states.
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Israel says 12 more hostages have been freed by Hamas and have arrived in Egypt
Mediators met in Qatar to try to extend the cease-fire beyond Wednesday.
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Deck the White House halls: Jill Biden wants holiday visitors to feel like kids again
About 100,000 visitors are expected for the holidays at the White House.
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Trump says he will renew efforts to replace ‘Obamacare’ if he wins a second term
Democratic President Biden’s campaign cast his comments as another ‘extremist’ proposal from the Republican frontrunner.
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Biden to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai
The White House said it was sending a climate team, including Special Envoy John Kerry, to the talks, which start Thursday.
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Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy
Luxon has promised to deliver tax cuts and train 500 more police officers within two years.
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Tensions simmer as newcomers and immigrants with deeper U.S. roots strive for work permits
Mayors, governors and others have been forceful advocates for newly arrived migrants seeking shelter and work permits.
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One student dead, 1 injured after stabbing incident at North Carolina high school
One juvenile suspect is in custody, officials said Monday afternoon.