Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help

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Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown

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Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil, escalating pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war

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Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

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Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Most US stocks rise after swinging through another erratic day

After months in chains and darkness, freed Hamas hostages begin their long road to recovery