Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from fund NPR
Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot are suing to block anyone from receiving payouts from a new settlement fund.
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Iran Says the USs Latest Proposal Has Narrowed the Gaps Bloombergcom
Iran said the latest proposal from the US has partly bridged the gap between the warring sides, as they seek to turn a fragile ceasefire into a peace deal.
Who won Survivor 50 Champion claims 2m prize in dramatic finale Yahoo
Five castaways entered the finale with $2 million on the line after a season packed with blindsides, surprise twists and celebrity cameos.
As floods get worse Britain tries a new solution beavers NPR
About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they're being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.
Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as longrange strikes escalate AP…
Ukrainian drones have struck another Russian refinery, igniting a fire and producing massive black smoke. Ukrainian President Voldoymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that the attack targeted the Syzran oil refinery, over…
Democrats are hoping for a breakthrough as the House takes another Iran war vote AP…
The House is expected to vote on legislation to compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran. It's a significant test of lawmakers’ willingness to go along…
China says US should stop threats against Cuba after exleader charged BBC
It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
UK did not vet former Prince Andrew before making him trade envoy politicoeu
Documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment in 2021 as a special trade representative were released Thursday.
Walmart says US consumers are under pressure from rising costs NBC News
Walmart reported positive earnings, but U.S. consumers are struggling with rising costs.