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Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 972 hours ago
North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads3 hours ago
Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico3 hours ago
What has the U.S. war with Iran accomplished?11 hours ago
A ceasefire with Iran is declared, why is there still fighting in Lebanon?11 hours ago
Greetings from downtown Cairo, where unpretentious cafés are part of centuries-old charm14 hours ago
Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on a ceasefire17 hours ago
U.S., Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race20 hours ago
A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire shows cracks as attacks continue across the region15 hours ago
One Moscow poet is making rare criticism of the Russian war on Ukraine. The Russian assault on Ukraine is now in its fifth year. For ordinary Russians, dissent against the war is dangerous. Poet Vadim Dzyuba is speaking out anyway. It's cost him his job, and he faces an ongoing threat of jail.1 day ago
Trump's Iran deadline ticks closer. Where do things stand now?1 day ago
Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran1 day ago
Australia charges ex‑soldier with 5 war‑crime murders in Afghanistan1 day ago
Trump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home1 day ago
U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire, suspending Trump's threat to annihilate Iran1 day ago
Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by war1 day ago
Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'1 day ago
Trump and Netanyahu went to war together. Are they still on the same page?2 days ago
What 9,000 year old remains in Germany tell us about human development2 days ago
Trump reiterates threats to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges2 days ago
Trump threatens Iran's power plants, bridges. And, Artemis II readies for lunar flyby2 days ago
Iran rejects a U.S. ceasefire plan as Trump again threatens to bomb its infrastructure2 days ago
A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors3 days ago
In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted3 days ago