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DeSantis urges Bob Iger to drop Disney lawsuit, accept the end of ‘special privileges’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said that Disney CEO Bob Iger should drop his company’s lawsuit accusing the Republican…

Death toll from Hawaii wildfires will rise as search teams comb Lahaina wreckage, governor says

The death toll, now at 96, from catastrophic wildfires in Hawaii is expected to rise significantly in the coming days…

Trump Georgia grand jury returns 10 indictments, no names revealed yet

An Atlanta grand jury that was investigating Donald Trump and allies of the former president for trying to overturn his…

Top Georgia election official echoes concern that Trump could cause violence: ‘He’s making himself a martyr’

Former President Donald Trump could face an unprecedented fourth indictment over his alleged efforts to overturn his loss in Georgia’s…

Russian central bank calls emergency meeting after ruble plunge; Britain intercepts Russian bombers

This is CNBC’s blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on August 14, 2023. Russia is currently equipping its…

Argentina markets slide after far-right libertarian Javier Milei’s win in primary vote

Pressure built on Argentina’s currency and stocks on Monday after a far-right libertarian who wants to axe the central bank…

Top Georgia election official echoes concern that Trump could cause violence: ‘He’s making himself a martyr’

Former President Donald Trump could face an unprecedented fourth indictment over his alleged efforts to overturn his loss in Georgia’s…

Trump election probe in Georgia is headed to grand jury next week

A Georgia prosecutor probing whether Donald Trump and his allies illegally sought to overturn the state’s 2020 election results is…

Trump’s Iowa state fair spectacle clouds DeSantis as former president is joined by Florida officials

Gone was the helicopter, but Donald Trump on Saturday renewed his reputation for defying norms and creating a mega-celebrity spectacle…

Taiwan vice president to leave for sensitive trip to U.S.

Taiwan Vice President William Lai leaves on Saturday for a sensitive trip to the United States, which China has condemned…