Assad: Syrian refugee crisis used as pretext for military intervention
With Syria's civil war now in its fifth year, nearly 4 million people have fled Syria, but Assad denies they're fleeing the Syrian army
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Government shutdown live updates as Senate plans 8th vote to reopen government
The government shutdown stretched into Day 14 with the Senate expected to hold an eighth vote on a House-passed measure to fund the government. Follow live updates here.
Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal by Alex Jones over a $1.4 billion defamation judgment for his false claims that a 2012 school shooting was a hoax.
Watchdog group seeks probe of Comey, Letitia James cases
Former federal ethics officials are asking the Justice Department's watchdog to look into the prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James, which they called a "turning point in our democracy."
Supreme Court won't evaluate scope of legal shield for tech companies
The Supreme Court turned away a case involving the online dating platform Grindr and the legal shield for online companies.
Trump, world leaders sign Gaza peace deal after Hamas frees all living hostages
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
Mitt Romney's sister-in-law found dead near LA County shopping center
Los Angeles County deputies found Mitt Romney's sister-in-law, Carrie Romney, 64, dead outside a shopping center. They do not believe foul play was involved.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills kicks off Senate run in critical 2026 race
The seat, held by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, could be one of only a few realistic Senate pickup opportunities for Democrats next year — but Janet Mills will need to contend with a primary battle first.
3 Italian police killed as evicted residents allegedly blow up farmhouse
Officials in Italy say a house explosion that killed 3 police was a deliberate attack by residents who had previously resisted eviction.
Trace radiation found at farm after Cesium-tainted food detected in U.S.
An investigation sparked by Cesium-137-tainted spices and shrimp in the U.S. has detected trace radiation at a clove farm in Indonesia.