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The interview will air on Dec. 8.
With DOGE, Musk, Ramaswamy Confront the ‘Immovable Object’
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Jerome Powell Says Federal Reserve Is Unlikely to Lose Independence Under Trump
The Fed chair stressed the need for the Federal Reserve’s independence in a wide-ranging interview at the annual DealBook Summit.
Bitcoin Breaks $100,000 After Trump’s SEC Selection, Fed’s Comments
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Shen Yun Alleges Lawsuit ‘Undoubtedly’ Part of CCP Attack Campaign
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Taiwan President Lai Speaks With Top US Lawmakers Amid CCP Warnings
Taiwan is a hot-button issue for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which claims the island nation as its territory, although it has never ruled it.
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NYPD Releases New Photos of ‘Person of Interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting
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US Must Do More to Replenish Munitions Stockpiles, Says White House’s Sullivan
National security adviser Jake Sullivan said that the nation’s ability to replace munitions could not move quickly enough in wartime.
Syrian Army Withdraws From Key City Of Hama as Terrorist Groups Advance
The Syrian defense ministry said the fighting had intensified in the past 24 hours and that the terrorist groups had managed to penetrate the city’s defenses.
Russia–North Korea Strategic Partnership Treaty Takes Effect, Moscow Says
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China-Linked Hackers Breached 8 US Telecom Companies, White House Says
The Chinese hacking campaign affected dozens of countries worldwide, an administration official said.
NYPD Still Searching for Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Targeted Shooting Attack
Authorities have not disclosed a name or a motive in the Wednesday morning shooting of Brian Thompson.
Georgian Opposition Party Leader Arrested as Protests Enter 2nd Week
Footage posted to social media showed officers raiding offices and hauling Coalition for Change leader Nika Gvaramia away in a car.
Supreme Court Considers Whether IRS Has to Return Payment Made by Insolvent Company
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OPEC+ Delays Production Hike Until April to Support Prices
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South Korea’s Ruling Party to Oppose Impeachment of President
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NHL Stars Set for 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025
US, Canada, Finland, Sweden unveil full rosters for the tournament to be held in host cities Montreal and Boston.
Robert Irwin Reflects on Celebrating 21st Without Late Father, Steve Irwin
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Robert Irwin Reflects on Celebrating 21st Without Late Father, Steve Irwin
Australian conservationist Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray on Sept. 4, 2006.
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