The Associated Press

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Mideast mediators strike hopeful note after talks in Doha

Mediators trying to end the Israel-Hamas war are expressing hope for an imminent deal

2:39AM ( 5 months ago )

Biden says he's optimistic about cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas

President Joe Biden was optimistic about the prospects for a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, saying “We are closer than we’ve ever been” to an agreement

2:39AM ( 5 months ago )

US official says Mideast mediators are preparing to implement cease-fire deal before final agreement

A U.S. official says mediators are preparing to implement a Gaza cease-fire and hostage-swap deal to end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war before a final agreement is set

2:39AM ( 5 months ago )

US official says Mideast mediators are preparing for implementation of cease-fire deal in advance

A U.S. official says mediators are preparing for a possible cease-fire and hostage-release deal in Gaza, in a sign that mediators believe an agreement to end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war might be imminent

2:39AM ( 5 months ago )

Kim Dotcom loses 12-year fight to halt deportation from New Zealand to face US copyright case

Kim Dotcom, founder of the once wildly popular file-sharing website Megaupload, lost a 12-year fight this week to halt his deportation from New Zealand to the U.S. on charges of copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering

1:48AM ( 5 months ago )

Matthew Perry's death leads to sweeping indictment of 5, including doctors and reputed dealers

The long investigation into the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has led to a sweeping indictment that pulled in five people who prosecutors say contributed to his ketamine overdose

1:22AM ( 5 months ago )

Matthew Perry's death leads to sweeping indictment of 5, including doctors and a reputed dealer

The long investigation into the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has led to a sweeping indictment that pulled in five people who prosecutors say contributed to his ketamine overdose

1:22AM ( 5 months ago )

Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island archipelago in an effort to force it to sever ties with Taiwan

12:46AM ( 5 months ago )

Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle

The “Squad,” a group of progressive lawmakers in the House, is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats after an unprecedented deluge of special interest spending

12:42AM ( 5 months ago )

What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them

Politicians often recalibrate in the face of shifting public opinion and circumstance

12:40AM ( 5 months ago )