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Fujimori, 85, was serving a 25-year sentence in connection with the slayings of 25 Peruvians by death squads in the 1990s. (Image credit: Martin Mejia/AP)

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he won’t run for re-election and will exit Congress at the end of the year, closing the California Republican’s tumultuous political career.

Social-media giant is moving ahead with a privacy measure that government officials and others have warned could hide illegal activity by child predators and other criminals.

Gem-studded jewelry, pastel crystal glassware and Italian ceramics—whoever is opening these presents must have been very, very nice this year.

Strong growth in government spending in Australia is blunting the Reserve Bank of Australia’s efforts to slow the economy and cool inflation, S&P Global Ratings said.

The U.S. military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.

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US Senate Republicans block Ukraine, Israel aid bill over border dispute  Reuters Senate Republicans block Ukraine, Israel aid bill  CBS Evening News Republicans Block Aid to Ukraine, Jeopardizing Its Fight Against Russia  The New York Times Joe Biden’s Ukraine Emergency – WSJ  The Wall

Colorado Supreme Court weighs 14th Amendment challenge to Trump’s eligibility for GOP primary ballot  CBS News Colorado Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Trump 14th Amendment Case  C-SPAN Colorado Supreme Court Takes Up Trump’s Eligibility to Be President  The New York Times

The minority leader, who many believe could step down next year, has found himself out of step with many fellow Senate Republicans on the question of keeping money flowing to the U.S. ally.