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Caroline Kennedy, a U.S. ambassador, says her cousin RFK Jr. holds 'dangerous' views on vaccines
Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, bashed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week over his views on vaccinations, calling them “dangerous.”Politics - NBC News - 6 hours ago -
Trump to nominate Mike Huckabee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has said he has visited Israel more than 100 times over the course of five decades.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Trump says he'll nominate Stefanik as UN ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as his choice to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, choosing one of his staunchest allies in the House to take on a top ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
China rivalry will continue 'into the next decade,' U.S. ambassador tells NBC News
The United States will judge China “on its actions, not just its words,” U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, as the two rivals try to improve ties.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Trump names N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik U.S. ambassador to U.N.
President-elect Donald Trump has offered N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and she has accepted the offer, a source confirms to CBS News.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Trump chooses Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped House Republican Conference chair and longtime ally Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as ambassador to the United Nations.Politics - NBC News - November 11 -
Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to nominate former Arkansas Gov.Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago -
U.K. ambassador says "it's no say" for European leaders to discuss what Trump will do
Karen Pierce, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," that amid the world reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, "it's for ...Politics - CBS News - November 10 -
Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say
The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
'We have to compete': U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, tells NBC News
The U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, told NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer in Beijing that, "We have to be clear eyed by the dangers and the threat that China poses to the U.S."Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Trump's Latin America policy to likely focus on controlling migration, former ambassador says
Trump adviser Carlos Trujillo said that the incoming administration will likely have to expand its focus beyond Mexico and the Northern Triangle to stem migration.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
US ambassador says Mexico 'closed the doors' on security cooperation and denies its violence problem
U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar has lashed out at Mexico's failure to accept aid in the fight against drug cartels, claiming the country "closed the doors" on security cooperationWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Views on Vaccination ‘Dangerous,’ Says His Ambassador Cousin
“Others are just getting to know him,” Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, said of her cousin, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for health secretary.Top stories - The New York Times - 12 hours ago -
North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says
North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia in mid-October, the White House said Wednesday. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine had ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria
Airstrikes on Monday targeted people who the military said were senior leaders of the group, which has sharply stepped up its attacks in Iraq and Syria.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Stellantis Says Moving Quickly to Cut U.S. Inventories
Stellantis said third-quarter group shipments fell 20% on the year as the company works to reduce the number of cars stocked at U.S. dealers and as it suffered from gaps in its product line-up ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Polymarket plans U.S. return after signaling Trump election win, founder says
Betting platform Polymarket halted U.S. operations in 2022, but plans to bring its prediction markets back to customers in the United States.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Remains of crew in crashed U.S. Navy jet found, Navy says
The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
THAAD Missile Defense System Arrives in Israel, U.S. Says
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system was in place, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said on Monday. The deployment comes as Israel prepares for retaliatory attacks against Iran.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Fed’s Logan says ‘strong and stable’ U.S. economy still faces ‘meaningful uncertainties’
The chief of the Dallas Federal Reserve said the economy is “strong and stable,” but the central bank needs to be watchful for a rebound in inflation as it gradually lowers U.S. interest rates.Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Russia Could Stoke Unrest After U.S. Election, Officials Say
Foreign powers including Russia and Iran could move quickly right after the vote to undermine the democratic process, intelligence agencies warn.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very, very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Russia as Ukraine war rages
Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
U.S. Study on Puberty Blockers Goes Unpublished Because of Politics, Doctor Says
The leader of the long-running study said that the drugs did not improve mental health in children with gender distress and that the finding might be weaponized by opponents of the care.Science - The New York Times - October 23 -
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia, Might Be Used in Ukraine War
Biden administration officials are still weighing a response as Moscow becomes more reliant on foreign assistance to reinforce its military offensive in eastern Ukraine.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the U.S. election, Microsoft says
Microsoft issued a seven-page report on how Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the 2024 U.S. elections. The company's threat analysis center is warning deepfake videos and other ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Russian disinformation campaign targeting Tim Walz, U.S. officials say
U.S. intelligence officials say recent false claims regarding Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz are part of Russian disinformation campaigns. CBS News Confirmed ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Chinese influence operation targets U.S. down-ballot races, Microsoft says
Affected lawmakers — all Republicans — include Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama, Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas and Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
U.S.-allied Kurds in Syria say 12 people killed in Turkish strikes
Turkey accused the separatist Kurdish group PKK of being behind a deadly attack on a state-owned defense manufacturer near Ankara.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Trump says the U.S. is 'like a garbage can for the world' referring to immigration
Former President Donald Trump said the United States is “like a garbage can” for the rest of the world because of its border policies during an immigration-focused rally in Tempe, Ariz.Politics - NBC News - October 25 -
Russia Could Expand Its Assistance to Houthis, U.S. Says
The group’s attacks in the Red Sea have driven up shipping costs and forced the United States and its allies to increase their naval presence in the region.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Heading to Russia's Kursk Region
The Biden administration believes that some North Korean troops are on their way to the Kursk region to help Russia fend off Ukrainian forces who mounted an offensive there in August, according to ...World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
North Korean Troops Assemble in Russia’s Kursk Region, U.S. Officials Say
Thousands of soldiers from an elite unit of the Korean People’s Army began arriving on Wednesday and are expected to try to help expel Ukrainian forces from Russian territory.World - The New York Times - October 25