US Secretary of State Marco Rubio elevated a key aide credited with helping broker the Israel-Lebanon talks to a top White House national security position.
Year: 2026
Tennessee Issues One-Year Stay for Tony Carruthers After Botched Execution Attempt
Tennessee halted the execution of Tony Carruthers for one year following a botched execution attempt that left him in agony.
Gaza Flotilla Activists Describe Sexual Abuse and Violence During Israeli Detention
Released activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla gave harrowing accounts of violence and sexual abuse they faced while held in Israeli detention.
Pope Leo Issues Encyclical Warning AI Must Serve Humanity Not Replace It
In his first major encyclical Pope Leo called on global leaders to ensure that artificial intelligence remains a tool to serve human dignity and not undermine it.
WHO Warns Ebola Is Spreading Faster Than Containment Efforts in DRC
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Russia Warns Foreigners and Diplomats to Leave Kyiv After Deadly Weekend Assault
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Secret Service Kills Alleged Gunman Outside White House; Bystander Wounded
The US Secret Service shot and killed a suspected gunman near the White House injuring a bystander in the process.
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Federal Judge Dismisses All Criminal Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A US federal judge threw out all criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a significant legal development.
300 ICE Detainees at Delaney Facility Launch Hunger Strike Over Inhumane Conditions
Hundreds of immigration detainees at the Delaney ICE jail began a hunger strike protesting what they described as inhumane and degrading conditions.