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Updated May 20, 2024 - World

Biden says what's happening in Gaza isn't genocide amid ICC warrant request

US President Joe Biden listens to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he reads a statement in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Miami meteorologist airs unusual climate warning on record heat day, urges people vote

Animated illustration of a melting, silhouetted palm tree against a sunny sky with heat distortion.
Updated May 20, 2024 - Business

FDIC chair at heart of harassment scandal plans to resign

Updated May 20, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Johnson threatens ICC sanctions vote over Netanyahu arrest warrant application

The International Criminal Court building in the Hague, a glass building with a blue sign in front of it.

Neuralink to test brain implant on second patient

Neuralink

Judge rebukes witness in Trump N.Y. trial: "Are you staring me down?"

Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in court with attorneys Todd Blanche (L) and Emil Bove (R) during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 20, 2024 in New York City.

Michael Cohen finishes testifying in Trump's NY hush money trial

Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen departs from his home to attend his second day of testimony at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 14, 2024 in New York City.

Trump appears unlikely to testify as defense indicates they could rest case Monday

Trump at trial
Updated May 20, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Cargo ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge moved from collision site

tug boats maneuver the damaged container ship Dali through the Port of Baltimore
Updated May 20, 2024 - World

Iran's president killed in helicopter crash after "technical failure": report

In this handout image supplied by the Office of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev as they inaugurate the Qiz Qalasi Dam. (Photo by Office of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran via Getty Images)
May 20, 2024 - Economy

Class of uncertainty: 2024 grads grapple with inflation, job market questions

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May 20, 2024 - Economy

Exclusive: There's no "urgency" to adjust interest rates, Fed official says

Photo illustration of Mary Daly and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco surrounded by abstract shapes.
May 20, 2024 - Health

Medicaid tests diaper delivery for newborns

Illustration of a diaper with a dollar-sign pattern.
Updated May 20, 2024 - World

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Why this pro-abortion rights candidate was accused of "pinkwashing"

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Central America's heat wave helped spark Houston's deadly derecho

Map showing unusually strong heat dome parked over southern Mexico on May 23.
May 20, 2024 - World

U.K. court rules Julian Assange can appeal extradition to U.S.

Supporters of Julian Assange demonstrate outside the Royal Courts of Justice as the High Court is set to deliver a ruling whether Assange can appeal against the US's extradition order in London, United Kingdom on May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024 - Business

Battle of the meme stocks: How AMC bested GameStop

Seafood chain Red Lobster files for bankruptcy

A Red Lobster sign advertises fresh fish, live lobster.

Detroit's brand is the biggest winner of its population increase

Detroit skyline

One family's adoption story and how you can learn more

Illustration of a child's drawing of a family, crayons and text reading "There are currently more than 400,000 children in the U.S. foster care system. By age 10, a child’s likelihood of being adopted goes down by 50%".
May 20, 2024 - Economy

Biden's latest push to take control of the inflation narrative

Photo illustration of President Biden speaking from a podium made of a dollar bill.

In Nevada, another GOP Senate contender downplays stance on abortion

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown talks to the media while waiting for election results at his campaign office on June 14, 2022 in Reno, Nevada.
May 20, 2024 - Health

Marijuana research could still be difficult after rescheduling

Illustration of a marijuana leaf shown in the negative space of many leaves.

OpenAI forced to give safety reassurances as top leaders exit

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Updated May 19, 2024 - World

Pope Francis says U.S. conservatives have a "suicidal attitude"

Pope Francis being interviewed by CBS' Norah O'Donnell on "60 Minutes."
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