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Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S.
Underestimated McCarthy emerges from debt deal empowered as speaker, still threatened by far right

Underestimated McCarthy emerges from debt deal empowered as speaker, still threatened by far right

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is nothing if not a political survivor.

US lawyer named chief prosecutor at office linked to Kosovo war crimes court

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — American lawyer Kimberly West has been appointed as the chief prosecutor linked to a European Union-backed court prosecuting war crimes in Kosovo, the prosecutor's office announced Friday.
How Turkey's president Erdogan has maintained a tight grip on power in the country

How Turkey's president Erdogan has maintained a tight grip on power in the country

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a populist with increasingly authoritarian tendencies, is scheduled to take the oath of office and start his third presidential term Saturday following his latest election win .
US reopens embassy in Seychelles after 27-year absence

US reopens embassy in Seychelles after 27-year absence

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has reopened its embassy in the Seychelles after a 27-year absence during which China and other U.S. rivals made significant inroads in the Indian Ocean islands. The U.S.
Man arrested after threats to Toronto mayoral candidates cause debate cancellation

Man arrested after threats to Toronto mayoral candidates cause debate cancellation

Toronto police say they have arrested a suspect after a man allegedly threatened to shoot mayoral candidates, which prompted a debate to be cancelled and some leading contenders to pause their campaigns.
Debt ceiling deal advances pipeline and tweaks environmental rules. But more work remains.

Debt ceiling deal advances pipeline and tweaks environmental rules. But more work remains.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite weeks of negotiations, the White House and House Republicans were unable to reach a comprehensive agreement to overhaul environmental regulations and streamline federal permitting as part of their debt ceiling deal , instead
Meta to test blocking news on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

Meta to test blocking news on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

OTTAWA — Meta is preparing to block news for some Canadians on Facebook and Instagram in a temporary test that is expected to last the majority of the month.
After decades of attempts, major Alabama bill to cut state's 4% grocery tax wins final passage

After decades of attempts, major Alabama bill to cut state's 4% grocery tax wins final passage

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Oregon Democrats vote to fine absent senators amid GOP walkout

Oregon Democrats vote to fine absent senators amid GOP walkout

SALEM, Ore.