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U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans

The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.

Harris pledges to be a 'president for all Americans' in final ad

Vice President Harris released her last campaign ad ahead of the Nov. 5 election, making a case that Americans “deserve better” while pledging to bring about a “brighter future” if she wins. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

This election year, Americans are dedicating their vote to their children, grandchildren

As Americans across the country voted early in record numbers ahead of Tuesday's election, it has become clear that they are motivated, arguably like never before.

What Trump has actually done for Black Americans

Trump’s botched response to the pandemic fell disproportionately on Black Americans.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Iranian-American journalist held in Iran, U.S. says

Reza Valizadeh had worked for Radio Farda, an outlet under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that's overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media.

An Iranian American Was Arrested in Iran, U.S. Confirms

Rights groups said that Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, was recently arrested in Iran, although the State Department did not confirm that he was the person detained.

World - The New York Times - November 5

U.S. Looking Into Reports of American's Detention in Iran

The State Department declined to name the person, but an Iranian-American journalist is said to be imprisoned.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91

As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Election workers on the front line of American democracy

Harassment, threats & intimidation of local officials is increasing ahead of the election

I am an Arab American voting for Kamala Harris

I’m voting for Kamala Harris because I don’t want to see the same divisive thinking that destabilized the Middle East imported here.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Tim Scott: Americans aren’t talking about fluoride

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) argued that Americans aren’t talking about fluoride ahead of the election, even as former President Trump and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought it ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

How Americans Feel About the Election: Anxious and Scared

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump have framed the presidential race as an existential battle. Voters are heeding their warnings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Tuesday Briefing: Americans brace for Election Day

Plus, remembering Quincy Jones.

World - The New York Times - November 4

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