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Consumer giants from Starbucks to General Mills have one big sales problem: China

BEIJING — A theme emerging in the latest slew of U.S. companies’ earnings reports is a drag from the China…

Trump possible target of Pakistani national charged in murder-for-hire plot

A Pakistani national with ties to Iran was charged in a foiled plot to assassinate U.S. government officials on American…

Judge orders DOJ to return helmet, spear to ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley

“QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley will regain possession of the makeshift spear and horned helmet that he carried as he stormed…

Trump blames Harris, Biden for stock market meltdown after taking credit for past upswing

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for the stock market’s dramatic plunge, months after…

Jobless rates fall in July for Asian Americans, bucking the overall trend

The unemployment rate fell for Asian Americans from June to July, bucking a broader trend, according to data released Friday…

‘I love my black job’: Simone Biles takes apparent swipe at Trump after winning Olympics gold

American gymnast Simone Biles appeared to take a swipe at former President Donald Trump on Friday morning, tweeting “I love…

U.S. recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given…

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Whelan released in U.S., Russia prisoner swap

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were released Thursday by Russia as part of…

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, 2 others charged in terror plot reach plea deals

Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and two other men charged with plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks by…