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Man found shot after striking crowd with car outside Los Angeles nightclub, injuring 30
A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people and leading bystanders to attack the driver, authorities said. The driver was later found to have been shot, according to Los Angeles police, who were searching for a suspected gunman who fled the scene.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:
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Congo and M23 rebels sign declaration of principles for permanent ceasefire
Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end decadeslong fighting and commit to a comprehensive peace agreement that would include the restoration of state authorities in key eastern cities controlled by the insurgents.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:EPA eliminates research and development office as it begins thousands of layoffs
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over story reporting on Epstein ties
President Donald Trumpfiled a $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch Friday, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:Congo, M23 rebels pledge to reach peace deal next month
Congo and the M23 rebel group on Saturday pledged to sign a peace agreement by Aug. 18, a sign of progress even as outstanding details need to be negotiated. Representatives for both sides were at a ceremony in Doha following months of Qatari mediation.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:Driver shot as car strikes people waiting to enter L.A. nightclub, injuring 30
A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people and leading bystanders to attack the driver, authorities said.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:Vehicle strikes people waiting to enter L.A. nightclub, injuring 30
A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people and leading bystanders to attack the driver, authorities said.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:Clashes escalate in Syria's Druze region despites calls for sides to respect ceasefire
Sectarian clashes escalated in Syria's predominantly Druze region of Sweida on Saturday, with machine-gun fire and mortar shelling ringing out after days of bloodshed as the Islamist-led government struggled to implement a ceasefire.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:CEO resigns after he was caught cosying up to co-worker in Coldplay concert clip
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Coldplay couple a reminder that anyone can go viral โ even in a crowd of 60,000
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Skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash at 56
Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian skydiver known for his 2012 supersonic jump from the stratosphere, died in a paragliding crash in Italy. He was 56. Local reports say he lost control mid-air and crashed near a hotel pool.
Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source:Minnesota Democrat convicted on felony burglary charge
Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) was convicted of first-degree burglary on Friday after breaking into her stepmother's home last year. Mitchell, who is a former meteorologist and lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard, was arrested in April 2024, while serving her first term in the Minnesota Senate. Mitchell has not indicated whether she...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Tourists to US may face new $250 'visa integrity fee'
Tourists, international students and business travelers may be required to pay a $250 fee when visiting the United States on a non-immigrant visa. The new provision applies solely to visitors from countries that require a non-immigrant visa for entry, as outlined in the "big, beautiful" spending bill signed by President Trump, according to the Envoy...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:DOJ asks judge to unseal Epstein, Maxwell grand jury testimony
The Justice Department (DOJ) asked a federal court on Friday to unseal the grand jury transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche filed two different, almost identical, motions to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to release the transcripts of the man convicted of sex-trafficking minors...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Justice Department asks federal court to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
The Justice Department asked a federal court on Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts inJeffrey Epsteinโscase at the direction of President Donald Trumpamid a firestormover the administration's handling of records related to the wealthy financier.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Trump’s pivot to ‘trade not aid’ leaves African nations wary as they faces tariffs and uncertainty
President Donald Trumpโs new Africa strategy shifts from aid to trade under a โcommercial diplomacyโ push, urging ambassadors to broker business deals rather than manage aid programs.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Trump on defensive as MAGA base questions his Epstein connections and investigation
Nearly six years after he died, Jeffrey Epstein is still at the center of controversy. Part of President Trump's political base is angry over the handling of the files from the investigation into Epstein's sex crimes and his death in a jail cell. John Yang discussed the political fallout with Glenn Thrush of The New York Times and Dave Weigel of Semafor.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Bolsonaro ordered to wear an ankle monitor
In our news wrap Friday, Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor during his trial, President Trump signed the first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies into law, violence between Druze militias and Bedouin clans returned to Syria and flooding killed at least 57 people in Pakistan.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:As State Department office combating human trafficking faces cuts, former leader weighs in
For 25 years, the State Department has had an office tracking the scope of human trafficking and working to combat it. In 2023, more than 133,000 victims were identified globally, leading to more than 18,000 prosecutions. Last week, the Trump administration drastically cut that officeโs staff. John Yang discussed more with Cindy Dyer, the former ambassador to monitor and combat trafficking.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:A look at life for small group of refugees allowed in U.S. since Trump took office
Shortly after being sworn into office, President Donald Trump indefinitely suspended refugee admissions to the United States. After months of legal challenges, only a small group of refugees has been allowed into the country. White House correspondent Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez has reports on one familyโs journey.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:House OKs $832B defense bill
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House approves $832 billion Defense funding bill The House approved legislation early Friday allocating roughly $832 billion in funding for defense programs for fiscal 2026. AP The passage came just weeks after Republicans approved a...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Epstein files fallout and public broadcasting funding cuts
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including the MAGA debate over releasing the Epstein files intensifies and congressional Republicans deliver Trump a win by clawing back $9 billion in foreign aid and public media funding.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions
Broadcast TVโs highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric Deggans.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Gabbard claims Obama officials 'manufactured intelligence' of 2016 Russian election interference
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a report Friday alleging Obama administration officials manipulated intelligence related to Russian interference in the 2016 election. Gabbard asserted in a statement that former officials engaged in a โtreasonous conspiracyโ and said her office was turning over evidence to the Justice Department for possible criminal referrals. โThe information...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Trump seals the deal on stablecoin bill
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump seals the deal on stablecoin bill President Trump signed the first major cryptocurrency bill into law Friday, marking a key milestone for an industry that has found a crucial ally in the president. Evan Vucci, Associated Press He touted the GENIUS Act, which establishes a regulatory framework...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Trump Turnberry course 'worthy' of British Open: DeChambeau
Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion, suggested Friday the Trump Organizationโs Turnberry golf course in Scotland host the British Open. โItโs one of the best golf courses in the world, and Iโd love for it to be a part of the rotation,โ DeChambeau told reporters, according to The Associated Press. โAlbeit I havenโt played...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:White House shares rare glimpse into Trump's health
Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story White House shares rare glimpse into Trump's health The White Houseโs announcement that President Trump suffers from a common chronic vein condition marks a rare glimpse into the health of one of the countryโs oldest presidents, whose campaign and administration have long projected...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:UK sanctions Russian intelligence officers linked to Mariupol theater bombing
Britainโs foreign ministry said it sanctioned 18 officers working for Russian military intelligence, known as the GRU, along with three units. It said the officers were also accused of targeting the family of a former Russian spy who was later poisoned in the U.K. with a nerve agent.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Powell defends renovations
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell defends Fed renovation amid Trump criticism Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pushed back on GOP criticisms this week regarding renovation costs for two buildings in Washington, suggesting the upgrades are overdue. The Associated Press...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Former Libyan prison official accused of war crimes has been arrested in Germany, ICC says
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was allegedly one of the most senior officials at Miriga Prison in Tripoli where thousands of people were detained. He was arrested Wednesday based on a warrant issued by the court on July 10.
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Jimmy Kimmel slams CBS for axing Stephen Colbert's show
ABC's Jimmy Kimmel slammed CBS on Thursday for ending โThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert." โLove you Stephen. Fโโโ you and all your Sheldons CBS,โ Kimmel, the host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" wrote in a Thursday post on his Instagram story. The network announced Thursday that "The Late Show" will conclude in May 2026 after...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Trump sues after Wall Street Journalโs Epstein storyย
President Trump sued The Wall Street Journal for defamation on Friday after the newspaper published a story detailing an alleged letter Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. The 18-page complaint says the story has caused โoverwhelming financial and reputational harmโ for the president, demanding billions of dollars in damages. โDefendants concocted this story to malign...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Amazon emissions ticked up in 2024 amid data center push
Amazonโs emissions increased 6 percent last year, as the e-commerce and cloud computing giant continued to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts and build out its data center footprint. The companyโs total emissions ticked up from 64.38 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2023 to 68.25 metric tons in 2024, according to its annual...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported migrants
The Trump administration announced Friday it helped facilitate a prisoner swap, securing the release of 10 U.S. citizens held in Venezuela in exchange for the return of more than 250 Venezuelan men the U.S. had sent to be imprisoned in El Salvador. The Venezuelan men have spent months in El Salvadorโs most notorious prison, known...
Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source:Explosion at Los Angeles sheriff's facility leaves 3 deputies dead
An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility on Friday killed three deputies, the sheriff said.
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