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Top UN court says Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal

The United Nations’ highest court said on Friday that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements there are illegal and…

VP Kamala Harris and Democratic donors discuss ‘urgent, emerging needs’ in the race, with Biden campaign in crisis

Vice President Kamala Harris joined a call with major Democratic donors Friday afternoon to discuss what the hosts called “urgent,…

Biden won’t drop out, campaign insists in a new memo

President Joe Biden’s campaign insisted Friday that he will remain at the top of the Democratic ticket, stressing in a…

Senate Finance chair Sherrod Brown calls on Biden to drop out, joins over 30 lawmakers

The tally of congressional Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to exit the 2024 election race soared past 35 on…

CFPB cracks down on popular paycheck advance programs. Here’s what that means for workers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is cracking down on so-called paycheck advance programs, which have grown popular with workers in…

Vietnam’s top leader Nguyen Phu Trong dies at 80 after long rule

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong died on Friday after holding the country’s most powerful position for 13…

In the face of trade tensions, China says it will focus on its own economy

BEIJING — Top Chinese officials on Friday emphasized the country would focus on its own affairs in the face of…

Trump RNC speech details assassination attempt: ‘I’m not supposed to be here tonight’

Former President Donald Trump recounted the assassination attempt that nearly killed him during his Republican National Convention acceptance speech in Milwaukee…