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The secretary of state underscored the countries’ commitment to combating Iran while calling on Israel to avoid steps that would complicate a two-state solution with Palestinians.

Legal scholars say weakening judiciary’s independence would pose ‘dire risk’ to freedom of expression, human and civil rights and efforts to reduce corruption

The Manhattan district attorney’s decision represents a dramatic escalation of the inquiry, and potentially sets the case on a path toward criminal charges against the former president.

Manhattan Prosecutors Will Begin Presenting Trump Case to Grand Jury  The New York Times

Manhattan Prosecutors Will Begin Presenting Trump Case to Grand Jury  The New York Times

As America reels from the impact of yet another Black man’s murder by police caught on camera, a valuable lesson in empathy and hope has come from perhaps the most unlikely source—the mother of the young man who never made

Suicide bomber kills 47, wounds over 150 at Pakistan mosque  The Associated Press – en Español Pakistan suicide bombing: At least 44 dead, 150 injured after mosque targeted  KHOU 11 Pakistan mosque blast: Police targeted in attack that kills 59  BBC WARNING: GRAPHIC

Nichols, 29, was pulled over on Jan. 7 for what police said was reckless driving. After trying to flee on foot, Nichols was severely beaten by police. He died in a hospital days later. (Image credit: Gerald Herbert/AP)

In shadow of judicial overhaul plan, secretary reminds his host US-Israel ties have always been rooted in shared values, including protecting minority rights and justice for all

The 18-year-old victim was attacked on a bus in Bloomington, Ind., in early January. The victim is out of the hospital but still recovering, while an insanity defense has been filed by the assailant. (Image credit: Darron Cummings/AP)