What to Know About Abdullah Ocalan and the Turkey-P.K.K. Conflict
After decades of fighting, the Kurdish group’s imprisoned leader is now calling for its fighters to put down their arms.
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Who Is the P.K.K. Leader Abdullah Ocalan?
The founder of the P.K.K., a guerrilla organization that has been fighting an insurgency against Turkey for decades, has called for his group to disarm and disband.The New York Times - 7h -
What to know about Mitch McConnell's decision to retire
Former Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
What we know about Pentagon layoffs
More than 5,000 probationary employees at the Department of Defense could soon lose their jobs as part of Trump administration cuts, CBS News has learned. Ellee Watson reports.CBS News - 4d -
With Measles Spreading, Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.
Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.The New York Times - 1d -
What to know about Trump's first Cabinet meeting
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration on Wednesday. The first person he asked to speak was Tesla CEO Elon Musk. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.CBS News - 1d -
What to know about cuts at cybersecurity agency
The White House says federal agencies have until March 13 to present plans for large scale layoffs. Among the targets is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which defends ...CBS News - 1d -
What to know about a series of powerful volcanic eruptions
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Wednesday for the 11th time in two months. The USGS said it lasted nearly 13 hours. Scientists are concerned about another possible eruption ...CBS News - 1d
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