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Could ‘terrorist’ designation lead to U.S. strikes on drug cartels?

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to designate eight Latin American drug trafficking groups as “terrorist” organizations has raised speculation about possible military action on foreign soil. What are the ramifications of the order targeting six Mexican drug cartels, Venezuela’s Tren

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DOGE saved far less than claimed. And, Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia’s invasion

An online tracker claims DOGE has saved $55 billion in federal spending, but NPR has found this to be false. And, Trump blames the Ukrainian president for Russia’s invasion.  (Image credit: Jim Watson)

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Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun

Egypt’s antiquities authority says it has found the ancient tomb of King Thutmose II, the first royal burial to be located since the famed discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. The tomb, discovered near the Valley of the Kings in

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Disbelief and anger: Ukrainians react to Trump’s ‘absurdity’

by Andrii KALCHENKO Three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian soldier Ivan Banias has found himself struggling to digest the “absurdity” of what US President Donald Trump is saying about the war, his country and his president. Trump on

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Delta offers $30,000 each to Toronto plane crash passengers

US airline Delta will offer $30,000 to each passenger on a plane that crashed as it landed at Toronto airport this week, the carrier told AFP on Wednesday. “This gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights” of

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Exclusive: FDA staffers told that ‘woman,’ ‘disabled’ among banned words; White House says it’s an error – Reuters

Exclusive: FDA staffers told that ‘woman,’ ‘disabled’ among banned words; White House says it’s an error  Reuters

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Surprising new poll numbers released on Trump’s performance so far in the White House – Fox News

Surprising new poll numbers released on Trump’s performance so far in the White House  Fox News

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For Donald Trump, the resignations are the point

The more government lawyers who quit over their own scruples, the better for him

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