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‘Far too many Palestinians have been killed,’ Blinken says; Gaza health ministry says hospitals hit in strikes

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. Follow the latest updates here. U.S. Secretary of State…

Russian forces ‘trying to surround’ east Ukraine stronghold; Germany pledges to meet NATO target

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of…

JPMorgan’s $290 million settlement with Epstein accusers wins approval by U.S. judge

A U.S. judge on Thursday approved JPMorgan Chase‘s $290 million settlement with women who said Jeffrey Epstein abused them, and that…

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he is not running for reelection

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Thursday he will not run for reelection in 2024 — but signaled…

Senate panel postpones vote to subpoena Leonard Leo, Harlan Crow in Supreme Court ethics probe

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday postponed a planned vote to subpoena two influential conservative political figures as part of…

Israel-Hamas war updates: White House says Israel will implement 4-hour pauses in fighting in areas of north Gaza every day

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. See the latest updates here. Israel has agreed to…

Nikki Haley surges in polls which could draw undecided wealthy donors

Former United States ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has a rare chance at Wednesday’s debate to reel in…

Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to bar former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary…

Republican debate key moments: Haley’s ‘scum’ swipe, Christie’s Warren Buffett shoutout

GOP presidential contenders clashed in Miami, as front-runner Donald Trump once again skipped a face-off with his rivals. Five Republican…

High-end brothels serviced elected officials, tech and pharma execs, military brass: Feds

A network of “sophisticated” high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia provided sex for pay to “elected officials, high…