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These maps show how far China’s freight railways are stretching across Asia

BEIJING — In the last two years, China has announced the opening of new freight train lines, while cross-border railways…

GOP Rep. George Santos has been charged by the Justice Department

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been criminally charged by the Department of Justice, NBC News reported Tuesday, citing sources…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Airbnb, Twilio, Rivian, Occidental Petroleum and more

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Airbnb — Airbnb shares plunged nearly 11% despite a beat on…

Confused about the debt ceiling? Here’s what you need to know

The White House and Republicans in Congress are mired in a standoff over the debt limit. Failure to raise or…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Palantir, Novavax, Under Armour and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Palantir – Palantir shares popped 23.4% after the software company beat…

Fed’s John Williams says rates could be increased if inflation doesn’t come down

NEW YORK — New York Federal Reserve President John Williams on Tuesday cautioned that interest rate increases will take a…

Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, jury says

A civil jury on Tuesday found former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll at…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Palantir, Skyworks, Under Armour and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Palantir Technologies — Shares of Palantir rose nearly 20% after the…

Debt ceiling deal appears no closer after high-stakes meeting, but leaders will huddle again Friday

WASHINGTON — Top congressional leaders left a high-stakes meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday showing few signs they had moved…