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Congressional Leaders Reach Deal to Allow Debt Ceiling Increase
WASHINGTON — The House is poised on Tuesday to approve a new fast-track process for circumventing Republican obstruction and raising…
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Redistricting Makes California a Top House Battlefield for 2022
FRESNO, Calif. — For nearly three years, Phil Arballo has been running for Congress against Representative Devin Nunes, the Republican…
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Omicron Is Fast Moving, but Perhaps Less Severe, Early Reports Suggest
JOHANNESBURG — The Covid-19 virus is spreading faster than ever in South Africa, the country’s president said Monday, an indication…
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Europe is on edge as Omicron cases rise quickly before the holidays.
LONDON — Confirmed cases of the Omicron variant surged in Britain and Denmark on Sunday, backing up scientists’ fears that…
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Welcoming Brighter Days on Yalda With Pomegranates
On Shab-e Yalda, the Iranian celebration of the winter solstice, elders take turns reading from a book of poetry by…
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Stricter coronavirus testing rules take effect for travelers flying to the U.S.
The United States began requiring international travelers on Monday to provide proof of a negative coronavirus test taken no more…
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On Ukrainian Front, Grinding War and Weary Anticipation of Invasion
AVDIIVKA, Ukraine — Machine gun fire broke the stillness just after 8 p.m. when Capt. Denis Branitskii was midway through…
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India and Russia Expand Defense Ties, Despite Prospect of U.S. Sanctions
NEW DELHI — India and Russia announced expanding defense ties on Monday during a visit by President Vladimir Putin to…
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Pope Exploring a 2nd Meeting With Russian Orthodox Church
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis said on Monday that plans were in the works for a possible second…
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Three of a Group of Missionaries Kidnapped in Haiti Have Been Released
MEXICO CITY — Three more hostages from a group of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti have been released, the American…