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Democrats harden their message on the debt ceiling while quietly paving the way for a deal

WASHINGTON — Democrats responded to the news that the U.S. could default on its debt as early as June 1 by…

The U.S. could hit the debt ceiling by June 1, much sooner than expected, Yellen warns

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday warned that the United States may run out of measures to pay its…

USA Boxing withdraws from Russian-led International Boxing Association

CNN  —  USA Boxing, the national governing body for the sport in the country, terminated its membership of the Russian-led…

Jayson Tatum apologizes to Janet Jackson for concert delay as Boston Celtics win Game 6 to eliminate Atlanta Hawks

CNN  —  Any Time, Any Place – just not in Atlanta on Thursday. Boston star Jayson Tatum apologized to Janet…

Brittney Griner says she’ll ‘never go overseas again’ to play unless it’s for the Olympics after being detained in Russia

CNN  —  Brittney Griner said during a press conference on Thursday that she’ll “never go overseas again” to play basketball…

U.S. imposes sanctions on Russia and Iran for wrongful detention and hostage-taking of American citizens

WASHINGTON —  The Biden administration on Thursday announced a first round of sanctions targeting Russia and Iran for engaging in hostage-taking…

US Soccer’s new sporting director tells CNN Gregg Berhalter is a candidate for the USMNT opening

CNN  —  Matt Crocker, a day after he was unveiled by the US Soccer Federation as sporting director, told “CNN…

Peter Thiel, Republican megadonor, won’t fund candidates in 2024, sources say

Tech billionaire and Republican megadonor Peter Thiel, an early backer of former President Donald Trump who later broke with him,…

US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall stripped of national title after positive cannabis test

CNN  —  US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall has been stripped of her recent national indoor title and hit with a…

The Atlanta Hawks shock the Boston Celtics to extend playoff series – and postpone a Janet Jackson concert

CNN  —  Trae Young’s clutch three-pointer secured a shock 119-117 win for the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 to cut…