Thursday’s action increases the risk of a major flare-up in Israeli-Palestinian fighting and casts a shadow on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s expected trip to the region next week.
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U.S. infiltrates big ransomware gang: ‘We hacked the hackers’
The targeted syndicate, known as Hive, is among the world’s top five ransomware networks
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Past U.S. presidents, vice presidents asked to recheck for classified documents
Handling of classified documents has been a problem off and on for decades, from presidents to Cabinet members and staff across multiple administrations stretching as far back as Jimmy Carter.
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In jailhouse interview, farmworker admits to killing 7 on California farms
Chunli Zhao told KNTV-TV he bought the gun used in the killings in 2021 and didn’t run into any obstacles when making the purchase.
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Massachusetts mother to be charged with killing 2 of her 3 children
Police say the woman, who is a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital, tried to commit suicide. Her three kids were found unconscious with signs of trauma.
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Yellen says Africa to shape world economy as U.S. reengages
The U.S. treasury secretary visited a Ford plant in South Africa on Thursday.
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FDA declines to regulate CBD products, calls on Congress for fix
New rules could include clear labels, regulations regarding contaminants, limits on CBD levels and requirements, such as a minimum purchase age.
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New York City bike path killer convicted, could face the death penalty
A dozen jurors convicted Sayfullo Sapoiv, 34, of crimes including murder in aid of racketeering and supporting a foreign terrorist organization.
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‘Rust’ assistant director’s account of shooting differs from Baldwin’s, according to deposition
In a deposition obtained by Variety, Dave Halls in December said the shooting was caused by ‘a tragic series of mistakes.’ His account appears to differ from those given by other parties involved.
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Five Memphis cops charged with murder in death of Black motorist
The Memphis police chief has called the actions of the officers involved ‘heinous, reckless and inhumane.’