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The most powerful secretary of state of the postwar era, he was both celebrated and reviled. His complicated legacy still resonates in relations with China, Russia and the Middle East.

The UK is sending one of its most lethal warships to the Gulf to deter growing threats to shipping from Iran and Iranian-backed groups in the wake of Israel’s war against Hamas.

Strong winds topple National Christmas Tree outside White House  NBC News National Christmas Tree toppled by strong winds near White House  CBS News Toppled White House Christmas tree is secured upright, and lighting show will happen as scheduled  The Associated Press

The group of directors will expand and strengthen governance structure following CEO Sam Altman’s surprise ouster and return.

Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100  Reuters Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100  Face the Nation Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100  13News Now Henry Kissinger’s Century – WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

The seven-year deals with Amazon, Warner Bros. Discovery, Fox and others will take effect in 2025.

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The deal could value CrownRock well above $10 billion including debt.

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As national security adviser and secretary of state, he combined grand strategy with indefatigable ‘shuttle diplomacy’ and an ability to read his foreign counterparts.