The family of George Glezmann, feeling like it is running out of options, informed the White House it would negotiate directly with the Taliban to try to secure the American hostage's release from Afghanistan.
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NBC News - Top stories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will not be released from jail, judge in bail appeal rules
Accused sex trafficker Sean "Diddy" Combs will not be released on bail, a second judge ruled Wednesday afternoon.31 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Why a Visit to the White House Matters for These Champions
Gotham F.C. will become the first N.W.S.L. team to meet with a sitting president.2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
White House says U.S. was not involved in Lebanon device explosions
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby addressed reports of exploding devices in Lebanon. Kirby said the U.S. was not involved in the deadly blasts and did not address ...2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Biden celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with White House reception
President Biden is hosting a reception in the East Room Wednesday in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to honor the lives and achievements of Americans who ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House briefing delivered partially en español
Wednesday’s White House briefing featured a Spanish-language segment to commemorate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. White House director of coalitions media Luisana Pérez Fernández delivered ...2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
New partnership unveiled touting White House efforts in Black, Latino communities
Black and Latino voting organizations have teamed up for a new campaign touting the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to support the two communities over the last three years. The Voto Latino ...5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: White House holds press briefing
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will speak with reporters Wednesday, as the Biden administration manages a string of critical security developments at home and abroad. Secretary of ...5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Switch Up Election Series — DNC chief stresses vitality of Black voters in race for White House
Jaime Harrison made history in 2013 when he became the first African American to serve as the chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Just seven years later, in 2020, Harrison moved up to ...6 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Nigeria warns of possible flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam
Nigeria’ has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon6 hours ago - Nigeria -
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The Hill - Politics
Jill Biden to host White House event marking 'The West Wing' 25th anniversary
First Lady Jill Biden plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the television show "The West Wing" at The White House on Friday evening. The White House said the event will "celebrate the role of ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Flood warnings in Nigeria over release of water from Cameroon dam
Potential for flooding in 11 Nigerian states as west and central Africa struggles to deal with recent heavy rainfall . Authorities in Nigeria have warned of the potential for flooding in 11 states ...6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
More Americans getting their news from TikTok: Research
A growing share of U.S. adults regularly get their news from TikTok, a trend driven by a surge in the platform’s popularity among adults under 30, according to a new analysis from the Pew Research ...7 hours ago -
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Far From Ohio, Haitian Americans Feel the Sting of Threats in Springfield
They charged Donald J. Trump and JD Vance, who spread baseless rumors that Haitians in an Ohio city were eating pets, with imperiling their community for political gain.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans have frozen a program meant to help 500,000 American families like mine
Beyond all of the politics, Keeping Families Together is the human thing to do.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Families of Americans ensnared in DRC coup plot assert their innocence
Young Americans face death penalty for ‘amateurish’ assault in Congo that was led by one of their fathers . The family of a Utah student sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
George Clooney reacts to Trump saying he should 'get out of politics': 'I will if he does'
George Clooney is responding to former President Trump's call that he should abandon politics and focus on his TV career, saying, "I will if he does." "He's a big fan of mine," the "Ocean's Eleven" ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Black women 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, study finds
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer than white women with the data suggesting systemic racism is partially to blame. CBS ...9 hours ago -
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White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
New warning: Social Security will run out of money in 8 years
Is anyone paying attention?10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Memo: Where the White House race stands with fewer than 50 days left
Election Day is less than seven weeks away and the race for the White House is balanced on a knife-edge. Vice President Harris appears to have slightly improved her position after last week's ...12 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa to step back from running supermarket
Chair Stuart Rose will take over day-to-day responsibility for UK chain13 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
2-year-old who walked out of her family home after bedtime killed in car accident
Police in Michigan are investigating after a car hit and killed a toddler who appeared to have left her home after being put to bed on Friday.20 hours ago -
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GOP allies boost Jill Stein as Democrats try to remove her from ballots
Though Stein claims her candidacy has a legitimate path to victory without relying on what she calls "war machine" dollars, her campaign has accepted support from Republican allies as she works to ...23 hours ago -
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Black women are more likely than white women to die of all types of breast cancer
Black women are more likely than white women to die from even the most treatable types of breast cancer, new research finds.23 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Chinese American family meets descendants of the Black couple who rented to them when no one would
The Dong family is selling the historic home and donating $5 million to Black college students — but they wanted the Thompson family to tour the storied home first.23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security benefits early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”23 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Trump and Vance's pet-eating claims pose dilemma for endangered House Republicans
Now, they can’t escape it with Trump, Vance and AI-generated memes keeping the myth alive.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: White House holds briefing in wake of second Trump assassination attempt
Please note: This event has been delayed, and is now scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is set to hold the press briefing Tuesday as the Biden ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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White House seeks bump in Secret Service funding, sources say
The Biden administration is asking Congress to increase Secret Service spending after Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Multiple sources tell CBS News ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Draghi is trying to save Europe from itself
His report on competitiveness presents the EU with an ‘existential challenge’Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Afghanistan reopens its embassy in Oman, the Taliban say
The Taliban say that Afghanistan's Embassy in Oman has reopenedYesterday - Afghanistan -
The Hill - Politics
The Memo: Attempt on Trump’s life reverberates in White House race
The 2024 presidential election campaign took another dramatic lurch Sunday, when the Secret Service foiled an apparent assassination attempt against former President Trump. On this occasion, unlike ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
New details of Trump family crypto project released, including who can buy in
World Liberty Financial is expected to operate as a crypto banking platform.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Viral ref from Jefferson TD vs. 49ers was college running back
NFL back judge Tyree Walton, viral for the speed showcased on Justin Jefferson's 97-yard touchdown against the 49ers, was a college running back.Yesterday - NFL -
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Starter homes increasingly out of reach for American families
Americans are increasingly unable to afford starter homes in many cities across the U.S. Among the problems, there's a shortage of about 5 million homes for sale or rent, and that's driving up ...Yesterday -
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White House seeks to boost Secret Service funds after 2nd Trump shooting
The Biden administration is asking Congress to increase Secret Service funding following Sunday's apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. This request comes about two weeks ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
White House calls out Musk's Harris assassination 'joke' as 'irresponsible'
The White House called Elon Musk’s now-deleted “joke,” which questioned why “no one is even trying” to assassinate Vice President Harris, “irresponsible” in a statement Monday. “As President Biden ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan2 days ago - Afghanistan