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May 20, 2021 - World

Biden on Gaza ceasefire: Israelis, Palestinians "equally deserve" safety and security

May 20, 2021 - Economy

The new CEO pay rebellion

Plaque with dollar signs

White House launches sweeping climate risk initiative

President Joe Biden speaks at a podium.
Updated May 20, 2021 - World

Israel and Hamas approve ceasefire in Gaza

Exclusive: White House meets with The Asian American Foundation

Two women of Asian descent embrace during an anti-Asian hate vigil at Chinatown’s Madison Park in downtown Oakland, Calif.
May 20, 2021 - Science

The hunt for the start of Earth's plate tectonics

Animated illustration of a wristwatch with the Earth on the face, and the clock is ticking backwards.

Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill into law

Picture of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
May 20, 2021 - Technology

Snap says it now has 500 million monthly active users

NOAA forecasts another unusually active hurricane season

Residents look at hurricane damage to homes and power lines.
May 20, 2021 - World

Scoop: Biden leaning toward Thomas Nides as ambassador to Israel

May 20, 2021 - Politics & Policy

House passes $1.9 billion in funding to increase security at Capitol

Capitol Police attempting to hold back people during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
May 20, 2021 - Economy

Twitter says anyone can now apply to have a verified account

May 20, 2021 - World

European Parliament votes to freeze China investment deal

Merkel
May 20, 2021 - Economy

Josh Harris stepping down from day-to-day role at Apollo Global

Illustration of a torn $100 bill with Jeffrey Epstein peaking through the tear.
May 20, 2021 - World

Netanyahu convenes Israeli Cabinet to discuss potential Gaza ceasefire

How emboldened Arizona Latinos took down Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks to participants of the Border Security Expo on April 29, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona.
May 20, 2021 - World

Sanders to introduce resolution opposing $735 million arms sale to Israel

Bernie Sanders.

The prison phone kickback game

Illustration of a prisoner carrying a giant quarter to a payphone.  

Scoop: Democrats launching early AAPI ad buy

U. S. Representative Carolyn Maloney speaks at the rally. To her right is U. S. Representative Grace Meng. To her left Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer.
May 20, 2021 - Economy

Businesses under more pressure to save society

May 20, 2021 - Economy

The chief diversity officer hiring frenzy

Illustration of office chairs, ripped paper and colorful shapes.

Central bank taper timelines start to come into focus

Illustration of an exit sign made out of a hundred dollar bill
May 20, 2021 - Health

Vaccine boosters could be necessary as soon as September

Illustration of a syringe as a rocket propelling through the atmosphere

New coronavirus cases fall by 20%

Updated May 20, 2021 - World

In photos: Israel-Hamas aerial bombardments continue as ceasefire calls grow

Smoke billows following an Israeli airstrike at Gaza City on May 20

Reports: Trump Organization CFO under criminal tax investigation

Former President Trump, Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg and Donald Trump Jr. at Trump Tower in New York City in 2017.
May 19, 2021 - Economy

Ford F-150 Lightning could mark a turning point for electric vehicles

Ford F-250
May 19, 2021 - World

U.S. backing on Gaza won't last much longer, Blinken tells Israeli counterpart

Secretary of State Antony Blinken

The Jan. 6 commission's Senate graveyard

Supporters of then-President Trump are seen in the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

GOP open to boosting IRS collections for infrastructure

Illustration of a hundred dollar bill with Ben Franklin wearing a construction hat.

Harris on anti-Asian hate: Let's "turn that pain into action"

Screenshot of Kamala Harris speaking into a mic at the AAPI Unity Summit

By the numbers: The most bipartisan freshmen

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