U.s Officials Hopeful

U.S. officials hopeful for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

U.S. officials say progress is being made toward a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. But as those negotiations go on, the deadly fighting continues. Debora Patta has the latest.

U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments

Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

U.S. Officials Sweep Troubled Brooklyn Prison Where 2 Were Killed

Two inmates were fatally stabbed this summer at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center, where Sean Combs is awaiting trial in his sex-trafficking case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

U.S. Officials Try to Advance Israel’s Cease-Fire Talks With Hezbollah and Hamas

William Burns, the C.I.A. director, made a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

U.S. Officials in Israel Working on Proposal to End Lebanon War

The proposal would allow Israel to continue striking Lebanon for a two-month period, but that could face resistance from Hezbollah and the Lebanese government.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Qatar ends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of good-faith negotiations

Qatar has halted its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of willingness from both sides to engage constructively, according to a diplomatic source briefed on the matter.

Iran said it won't try to kill Trump: U.S. official

Iran sent a written message via Swiss diplomats in mid-October saying that it would not seek to kill Donald Trump, according to a U.S. official.

Politics - NBC News - November 15

U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.

Ukraine Fired U.S.-Made Missiles Into Russia for First Time, Officials Say

The attack came just days after President Biden gave Ukraine permission to use the weapons to strike targets inside Russia.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says

Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.

Giraffes Need Endangered Species Act Protection, U.S. Officials Say

A new proposal would restrict the import of hunting trophies, pelts, bone carvings and other items.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

U.S. officials push to add some giraffes to endangered species list

Three giraffe subspecies should be added to the endangered species list, U.S. officials said Wednesday, as their populations continue a yearslong trend of decline.

Emerging Details of Chinese Hack Leave U.S. Officials Increasingly Concerned

Leaders of the big telecommunications companies were summoned to the White House to discuss strategies for overhauling the security of the nation’s telecommunications networks amid growing alarm at ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Fred Harris, former Oklahoma senator and presidential hopeful, dies at 94

Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma, presidential hopeful and populist who championed Democratic Party reforms in the turbulent 1960s, died Saturday.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Top U.S. Officials Head to Middle East to Try to Jumpstart Cease-Fire Talks

William Burns, the C.I.A. director, is making a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Russia was behind second fake video spreading false voter fraud claims, U.S. officials say

Experts warned that two recent Russian-created fake videos appear designed to undercut Americans’ confidence in the 2024 election results and stoke racial animus.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Iran's supreme leader threatens U.S. and Israel after official says it can make nuclear weapons

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed “a tooth-breaking response” against Israel and the United States on Saturday “for what they are doing against Iran” and its proxies.

Top Iranian official holds talks in Lebanon on Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, asked Iran to help secure a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah

World - ABC News - November 15

Ukraine uses U.S. long-range missiles in attack on Russian territory, officials confirm

U.S. officials have confirmed to CBS News that U.S.-supplied long-range missiles were used by Ukraine on targets in Russian territory. Russia is reportedly vowing retaliation for the attack. CBS ...

Putin says Russia hit Ukraine with a new missile and threatens Western countries arming Ukraine

Russia did not fire an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine on Thursday, a U.S. official and a military officer with knowledge of the matter told NBC News, disputing a claim by Kyiv.

Tim Cook and other U.S. executives attend China expo, meet officials as Trump tariff threat looms

A number of high-profile American business leaders are in China this week for the country's second annual international supply chain expo, including Apple's Tim Cook.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

'Hope and fear' and 'bigly trouble'

The US presidential election dominates Wednesday's front pages as the world waits to hear who won.

Saka: Arsenal's title hopes are 'not delusional'

Bukayo Saka has said it is "not delusional" to think Arsenal can still win the Premier League.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Democrats hope for Texas upset in Allred-Cruz race

Rep. Colin Allred (D) is homing in on suburban voters to pull him over the finish line with a week to go in Texas’s increasingly tight Senate race. Polls have shown Allred closing the gap with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Why calendar offers hope to international rugby league

England's Test series with Samoa has whetted the appetite for international rugby league, and an improved calendar offers hope for more, writes Matt Newsum.

Harris campaign hopes to drive young voters to the polls

In her third battleground stop of the day on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Madison, Wisconsin, focusing on young voter turnout. Polls show Harris has a 23-point advantage ...

Democrats see hope for Harris in Trump controversies

A series of controversial statements from former President Trump and his allies in the final week of the campaign has opened the door for Democrats to potentially make gains with key voters. A ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

I was on the edge of burnout, says campaigner for ADHD awareness

Ana Jaks is part of a campaign which aims to break down the stigma of women with ADHD in the workplace.

Follow live: Joe Flacco starts in place of Anthony Richardson as Colts visit Vikings

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Sports - ESPN - November 3

How people in recovery hope to change the political landscape

Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.

'Norris' hopes crushed by Verstappen performance for the ages'

Lando Norris’ already slim world title hopes were crushed at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix by a performance for the ages from Max Verstappen.

Rangers Blow Up Offensive Lines In Hopes For Improvement

Peter Laviolette made some drastic changes to the offensive lines with their game in need of a jumpstart.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

If you’re in the center, hope for Harris — and a GOP Senate

Want to hedge your bets against both the radical right and the radical left on Tuesday? Kamala Harris is the safer bet.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Dejected Democrats look to House as 'only hope'

For Democrats around the country, the last hope rests in the House. The party lost control of the Senate on Tuesday, as expected. And by the early hours of Wednesday, Decision Desk HQ projected ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Caldwell, Tennessee hope to restore tradition with relentless press

With an unconventional brand of basketball and zero ties to Tennessee, Kim Caldwell looks to return the Lady Vols to their championship glory.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Clintons hope Trump, Vance 'will govern for all of us'

Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton weighed in on the results of the White House race Wednesday, saying in a statement that they hope President-elect Trump and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Ange: Hope to work with S. Korea on Son fitness

Ange Postecoglou is hopeful that Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea can work collaboratively to ensure Son Heung-Min's long-term fitness

Sports - ESPN - November 9

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