Trump-Zelenskyy clash marks a defining turn away from U.S. defense of democracies
Previous American presidents have had tense exchanges with allies. What made this one different was that it featured a US president siding with an autocratic adversary against a nascent democracy.
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Panama, Costa Rica turning into a 'black hole' for deportees from US, observers warn
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From ‘The Art of the Deal’ to giving away Ukraine to Putin
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The Supreme Court turned away two appeals asking the justices to overrule a 25-year-old decision that allowed for buffer zones around abortion clinics.CBS News - 6d -
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker jailed for over 3 years on riot charge from 2019 protests
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USC flips four-star QB Jonas Williams away from Oregon
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Cody Zeller reportedly to remain away from Rockets for remainder of season
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With American reliability in doubt, some European nations and other countries may seek alternative partners and markets, possibly in China, current and former Western diplomats say.NBC News - 3d -
Murkowski rebukes Trump over Ukraine: ‘Walking away from our allies’
The Alaska senator’s statement was a rare note of dissent from a Republican.Politico - 1d -
Kinzinger hits Trump over clash with Zelensky: US 'not the good guys in this'
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US defense secretary saw few political drawbacks in backing joint chiefs ouster
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Weak cyber defenses are exposing critical infrastructure — how enterprises can proactively thwart cunning attackers to protect us all
If businesses fail to up their cybersecurity game, the systems everyone relies on could face serious and devastating disruptions.VentureBeat - 1d -
The Challenges of Democracy — tyranny of the majority
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2025 NFL combine: Top defensive prospect Abdul Carter skipping workouts as he recovers from shoulder injury
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A Great Big World singer on stepping away from group after multiple sclerosis diagnosis
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USWNT is 1 win away from another SheBelieves Cup title. Plus, Rubiales found guilty
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BP to ramp up oil and gas output in major shift away from green goals
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College basketball rankings: Duke rolling in ACC, but Blue Devils haven't pulled away from contenders
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Three NHL Teams That Are One Trade Away From Being Flat-Out Scary
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 11 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
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La Liga's title race is swinging toward Barcelona — or at least away from Real Madrid
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Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy
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Moise Kean head injury: Fiorentina striker discharged from hospital day after collapsing in Serie A clash
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Playing Dumbledore will define me, says John Lithgow
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Germany’s election winner pledges ‘independence from US’
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Key takeaways from the PM's meeting with US president
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Russia asks for resumption of direct flights to, from US
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Utah runs away from Arizona State in 2nd half, earn first win under interim coach Eilert, 99-73
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