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United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffed
United Airlines' CEO confirmed Monday that he approached rival American Airlines about a potential merger - his first public acknowledgment of his proposal - saying it would benefit travelers despite…
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Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria and abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen raided an orphanage in north-central Nigeria and abducted 23 pupils, authorities said Monday. Fifteen have since been rescued.
Source: Washington Times
Colombia climate conference highlights lack of financing for shift from fossil fuels
Lack of financing is one of the biggest barriers to moving away from fossil fuels, officials and experts said at a global conference Monday in Colombia aimed at speeding up the shift from fossil fuels…
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Court revives Pentagon's ban on reporters having unescorted access
A federal appeals court on Monday allowed the Pentagon to reinstate its ban on journalists being able to enter the building without an escort, marking the latest in a back-and-forth battle between…
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Texas Tech quarterback enters treatment program for a gambling addiction
Texas Tech said Monday that transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby was taking an indefinite leave of absence to enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, a move that comes just…
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Republicans push White House ballroom bill after weekend assassination attempt
Congress has stayed out of the private planning and legal fights over construction of a new White House ballroom -- until now.
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Mexico's Sheinbaum rules out a conflict with U.S. over 2 CIA agents killed in Chihuahua accident
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday ruled out a conflict with the United States over an incident involving two CIA agents who died in an accident in the state of Chihuahua - agents who,…
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Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prison
A man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer during a traffic stop will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge sentenced him Monday to 115 years to life…
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Many elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves as the latest crisis deepens
On a recent afternoon, a group of elderly residents slipped through the wooden doors of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Old Havana and gathered for a modest meal of ground meat, rice, red beans and…
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Florida jumps into the national redistricting battle with a new gerrymandered map
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday unveiled a reconfigured congressional map that would likely erase all of the gains Democrats thought they scored in Virginia when voters narrowly approved new…
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Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
Fast-moving storms pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain Monday, flooding streets and leading to stranded commuters who needed to be rescued, with more storms on the way,…
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U.S. and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at U.N.
The United States and Iran clashed over Tehran's nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday at the United Nations, a confrontation…
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Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind leases
The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development.
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Wyoming judge blocks law that bans all but earliest abortions
A Wyoming judge has blocked a new state law that bans abortions beyond the earliest stages of pregnancy while a lawsuit challenging the provision moves ahead.
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Prosecutors say Wisconsin police chief helped California gun dealers' illegal ammo import scheme
Two California brothers could each face up to five years in prison for allegedly recruiting a small-town Wisconsin police chief to help them illegally import nearly half-a-million armor-piercing…
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Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on call for 'maximum warfare' on Republicans
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he stood by his remarks about engaging in "maximum warfare" with Republicans when it came to the battle over congressional redistricting.
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Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires'…
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King Charles and Queen Camilla kick off state visit at White House
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump gave a warm reception to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House on Monday, kicking off a slew of events during the royals' four-day trip to…
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Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread
So much information, streaming out in so little time. And still: Within minutes, conspiracy theories flooded the internet.
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U.S. stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
The U.S. stock market's record-breaking rally slowed on Monday after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war, while oil prices rose.
Source: Washington Times
