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By Nick Starkov LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy revoked the citizenship of several former influential politicians on Saturday in the latest of steps to “cleanse” the country from pro-Russian influences. “Today, I signed the relevant documents to take

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Israelis braved heavy rain on Saturday for a fifth week of protests against judicial reform plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government that critics say threaten democratic checks on ministers by the

In our news wrap Saturday, the U.S. Air Force downed a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina, dangerously cold temperatures descended on the northeastern part of the country, the mayor of Memphis asked the DOJ to

The island nation of Haiti has moved closer to the brink of collapse. Heavily armed gangs have taken over the capital and are targeting police after the country has been without a single elected official since early January. Jacqueline Charles,

Artificial intelligence has the potential to dramatically alter how we gather information, communicate and work. Experts are also raising questions about how it will affect governance and what it will mean for the future of our democracy. Bruce Schneier, a

White House: Biden chose not to shoot down Chinese spy balloon, but keeping ‘all options on table’  Fox News

US downs Chinese balloon, a flashpoint in US-China tensions  The Associated Press Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast  CBS News WATCH LIVE: Chinese spy balloon shot down over Atlantic Ocean  LiveNOW from FOX Biden’s ‘Sputnik moment’: Is China’s spy

Aquarium staff was on alert for Dallas Zoo suspect when they spotted him visiting  NBC News Man arrested in connection with missing Dallas Zoo monkeys, clouded leopard, officials say  WFAA Alleged Dallas Zoo monkey thief arrested while lurking in aquarium  New York Post

Trump 2016 Campaign to Pay $450000 in Non-Disclosure Agreement Settlement  Bloomberg

2016 Trump Campaign to Pay $450,000 to Settle Nondisclosure Agreements Suit  The New York Times