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Hasina death sentence shocks Bangladesh after uprising
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Hasina death sentence shocks Bangladesh after uprising

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A special tribunal sentenced Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and one of her close aides to death...


November 17, 2025
Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody surge amid abuse
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Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody surge amid abuse

TEL AVIV, Israel — The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start...


November 17, 2025
California House map lawsuit shifts 2026 control battle
Politics

California House map lawsuit shifts 2026 control battle

The Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters last week, joining a court...


November 14, 2025
Georgia election case prosecutor replaces Fani Willis
Politics

Georgia election case prosecutor replaces Fani Willis

ATLANTA — A longtime prosecutor announced he will take over the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others, after Fulton...


November 14, 2025
US economy shutdown impact grows amid rising stress
Finance

US economy shutdown impact grows amid rising stress

WASHINGTON — The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy...


November 14, 2025
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon retirement and successor named
Finance

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon retirement and successor named

NEW YORK — Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who turned the nation’s largest retailer into a tech-powered giant since taking over...


November 14, 2025
Union Pacific Norfolk merger gains key shareholder support
Finance

Union Pacific Norfolk merger gains key shareholder support

OMAHA, Neb. — Shareholders of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern backed the railroads’ proposed $85 billion merger to create the nation’s...


November 14, 2025
Russian attack on Kyiv kills 6 and injures dozens
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Russian attack on Kyiv kills 6 and injures dozens

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving gaping...


November 14, 2025
Bodies returned under Gaza ceasefire as exchanges continue
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Bodies returned under Gaza ceasefire as exchanges continue

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza — Israel returned the bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza on Friday, officials at Nasser hospital in...


November 14, 2025
Reopening after government shutdown will take time
Politics

Reopening after government shutdown will take time

NEW YORK — The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over — on paper, at least. But the American public...


November 14, 2025