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Trump meets with Syrian leader in major breakthrough for former jihadi commander

Trump urged Ahmed al-Sharaa to recognize Israel's statehood and sign on to the Abraham Accords, which were negotiated during his first term.
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Trump meets with Syrian leader in major breakthrough for former jihadi commander

Trump urged Ahmed al-Sharaa to recognize Israel's statehood and sign on to the Abraham Accords, which were negotiated during his first term.
Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, President Donald Trump and Ahmed al-Sharaa
NBC News' Peter Alexander breaks down Trump's high-stakes Middle East trip
NBC News' Peter Alexander breaks down Trump's high-stakes Middle East trip

Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines

More than a month after Trump’s tariff-focused “Liberation Day,” just about all America has won is more deadlines and assurances of ongoing talks.

Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines

More than a month after Trump’s tariff-focused “Liberation Day,” just about all America has won is more deadlines and assurances of ongoing talks.
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Cassie set to continue testifying in Sean Combs sex-trafficking trial

Combs' former girlfriend shared graphic details of forced sexual encounters that she says happened from 2008 until their relationship ended in 2018.
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Cassie set to continue testifying in Sean Combs sex-trafficking trial

Combs' former girlfriend shared graphic details of forced sexual encounters that she says happened from 2008 until their relationship ended in 2018.
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Cassie details abuse and humiliation from 'freak offs' on day two of trial
Cassie details abuse and humiliation from 'freak offs' on day two of trial

Birthright citizenship dispute at the Supreme Court has broad implications for Trump's agenda

A long-simmering issue — individual federal judges blocking policies nationwide — is taking center stage in this week's oral arguments.

Birthright citizenship dispute at the Supreme Court has broad implications for Trump's agenda

A long-simmering issue — individual federal judges blocking policies nationwide — is taking center stage in this week's oral arguments.
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Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole after judge resentences them

The brothers, who were serving sentences of life without parole in the shotgun killings of their parents, were resentenced to 50 years to life.

Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole after judge resentences them

The brothers, who were serving sentences of life without parole in the shotgun killings of their parents, were resentenced to 50 years to life.
Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez in 1992.
Parole board will determine next steps in the Menendez case
Parole board will determine next steps in the Menendez case

Chimps use medicinal plants to treat their wounds

The new study about humanity's closest living relatives provides new clues about the origin of medical care in humans.

Chimps use medicinal plants to treat their wounds

The new study about humanity's closest living relatives provides new clues about the origin of medical care in humans.
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Video shows chimpanzees using chewed-up plants to self-medicate
Video shows chimpanzees using chewed-up plants to self-medicate
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Canada's Carney attacks King Charles for silence over Trump's annexation threats

Carney has slammed the U.K.'s invitation to Trump, saying it undermined a united front against the U.S. president’s talk of annexing Canada.
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India disputes Trump’s claim that trade incentives led to the India-Pakistan ceasefire

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Pope Leo's family tree shows ties to a prominent Creole family of color in Louisiana

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