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Russia-Ukraine war updates: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant struck by drones; Zelenskyy calls for more support amid Kharkiv bombardment

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The United Nations’ atomic energy watchdog sounded the…
Finance

Yellen says U.S. plans to ‘underscore’ need for China to shift policy

BEIJING — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that future discussions between the U.S. and China will focus on Beijing’s need…
Politics

Brazil Supreme Court justice opens inquiry into Elon Musk, escalating dispute over misinformation

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes initiated an investigation into tech magnate Elon Musk on Sunday, the billionaire owner and…
Politics

White House says Israeli troop reduction does not signal new strategy: ‘They’re tired’

National Security Spokesman John Kirby on Sunday said that Israel’s decision to pull some troops out of Southern Gaza does not…
Politics

Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser

Donald Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday, a staggering reported haul as his campaign works to catch…
Politics

Trump says going to jail for gag order violation would be a ‘great honor,’ compares himself to Mandela

Donald Trump on Saturday said he welcomed the prospect of going to jail for violating a gag order in his…
Politics

U.S. and China to hold talks on ‘balanced growth’ amid overcapacity concerns, Yellen says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday that she and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agreed to launch exchanges on “balanced” economic…
Politics

Georgia inmate serving life mailed bombs from prison to D.C. office building, Alaska court, feds charge

A man serving a life sentence for kidnapping and other crimes while in a Georgia prison built two bombs which…
Economy

Unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, contrasting overall trends

The unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black…
Politics

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes northeastern U.S.

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the northeastern United States on Friday morning. The earthquake was felt from Boston down to…