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Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America
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Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America

Staffers at VOA, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe, and other outlets were barred from their offices and told to surrender press passes and equipment

Tornadoes strike US South, killing 33 people amid rising risk, CNN says
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Tornadoes strike US South, killing 33 people amid rising risk, CNN says

Missouri reported 12 fatalities spanning five counties, with over 500 homes, a church, and a grocery store destroyed

Top US and Russian diplomats discuss next steps on Ukraine
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Top US and Russian diplomats discuss next steps on Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discuss next steps in a call on Saturday

Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed
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Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed

Houthis condemn the attacks as a 'war crime' and vow to respond to escalation with escalation

Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies
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Trump signs order to gut Voice of America, other agencies

U.S. president signs order to slash global media funding, targeting VOA and six agencies in push to shrink federal bureaucracy

US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China
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US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China

Thailand received reassurance from China on Uyghur safety, Thai ministry says

Starship, carrying Tesla's bot, set for Mars by end-2026: Elon Musk
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Starship, carrying Tesla's bot, set for Mars by end-2026: Elon Musk

Human landings on Mars could begin as early as 2029

Pakistan to face possible US visa restrictions under Trump’s travel ban
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Pakistan to face possible US visa restrictions under Trump’s travel ban

Leaked memo places Pakistan among 26 nations facing visa suspensions unless security demands met within 60 days

Robert De Niro stars as rival mob bosses
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De Niro's Mobster Challenge

The two-time Oscar winner portrays rival Italian-American mafia bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese

Stuck NASA astronauts one step closer to home after SpaceX crew-swap launch
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Stuck NASA astronauts one step closer to home after SpaceX crew-swap launch

Wilmore and Williams could return to Earth on Wednesday

Trump poised to launch new round of layoffs despite setbacks in court
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Trump poised to launch new round of layoffs despite setbacks in court

DOGE effort has led to potential cuts of over 100,000 jobs, freezing of foreign aid, and cancellation of programs and contracts

Iraq says kills senior Islamic State group leader
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Iraq says kills senior Islamic State group leader

Killed terrorist, Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi, considered one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world

US to probe Columbia protests for terrorism violations, official says
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US to probe Columbia protests for terrorism violations, official says

Trump administration demands policy changes from Columbia University in exchange for restoring federal funding

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's Prime Minister
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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's Prime Minister

Mark Carney pledges cooperation with Trump while dismissing annexation talk as “crazy"

Trump administration probes 45 universities on race policies
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Trump administration probes 45 universities on race policies

Investigation targets business school diversity program with race-based eligibility

G7 ministers overcome differences to back Ukraine and warn Russia of sanctions
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G7 ministers overcome differences to back Ukraine and warn Russia of sanctions

Joint communique follows weeks of tension between Trump administration and allies

New songs by Marianne Faithfull coming soon
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Late singer's new songs drop!

Faithfull endured homelessness, drug addiction, and cancer before she passed away aged 78 in January

Columbia University sanctions dozens of pro-Palestinian student protesters
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Columbia University sanctions dozens of pro-Palestinian student protesters

Expulsions, degree revocations follow Trump's cancellation of $400M funding over university's alleged failure to prevent 'antisemitic harassment'

US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
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US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza

Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland were contacted regarding the proposal, but Sudan officials rejected it