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Russia pounded Kyiv overnight in one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Officials there say nine people were killed and more than 70 others injured. It comes at a pivotal moment in the war. The

In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to ban transgender service members as legal challenges play out, a federal judge has ordered the administration to bring back another man who was

Pressure is building on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Washington Post first reported and the News Hour confirmed that Hegseth had the unclassified messaging app Signal installed on a computer in his Pentagon office. All of this is unfolding as

This week marks the end of Congress’ longest break from Washington since President Trump re-entered the White House. For most lawmakers, that has meant more time with constituents. And for some, aggressive questioning at town halls. Lisa Desjardins reports on

US prosecutors have accused a man of concealing his role in the Rwandan genocide to move to the United States and attempt to become a citizen, they said Thursday. Faustin Nsabumukunzi, 65, allegedly had a leadership role whereby he oversaw

Trump is putting his ‘touches’ on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul  AP News

The central economic focus of President Trump’s second term so far has been tariffs. Over the past few months, the president has levied – and also paused – taxes on imports from all over the world. Some have taken effect,

What is it about a killer? Though lurid stories have long fascinated audiences, the massive popularity of true-crime stories and shows about murder make it clear that we remain transfixed by people who commit unthinkable crimes. That’s certainly the case

Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement  AP News US judges block aspects of Trump agenda as president targets Democratic fundraising platform – live  The Guardian Judge pauses parts of Trump’s sweeping executive order on voting  NPR Trump’s

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called addiction “a source of misery, but also a symptom of misery.” In a speech that mentioned God more than 20 times, he pointed to his own experience feeling as though he had been