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Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief as mediators push for a deal
Tehran says it is waiting for Washington's answer through Qatari and Pakistani intermediaries, while its chief negotiator issues a new warning
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New York
Hochul calls for outside review of Cornell's handling of fraternity rape case
The governor's demand comes a day after the Tompkins County district attorney reopened the 2024 case and said he will take it to a grand jury
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Business
30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2002
Long-term borrowing costs keep climbing, pushing mortgage rates toward 7.6% as a weaker jobs report fails to calm the bond market
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World
US troops set to leave last Iraq bases by Wednesday
The pullout ends a coalition mission that began in 2014, as Iran-aligned militias rush to claim victory
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Xi ends Washington visit without major breakthroughs
Pandas for Atlanta and an invitation for 100,000 American students, but no deal on trade or Iran
Nor'easter threatens New York City with coastal flooding and 50 mph gusts
Parts of the waterfront could see 2 to 3 feet of water, with the storm peaking Saturday
Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
By evening, an MS NOW reporter was turned away again, this time from the arrival ceremony for Xi's state dinner
Diplomats walk out as Netanyahu attacks Iran and Mamdani at UN
The Israeli leader told any remaining 'moral cowards' to leave, then took on New York's mayor
Trump uses UN speech to press Iran, predicts deal after midterms
In a 37-minute address, the president also urged nations to quit the International Criminal Court and asked the world to rename AI
US, Denmark and Greenland sign Arctic security pact at UN
The agreement opens two new American bases on the island and bars rivals from a military foothold, ending a standoff that strained NATO for most of the year
Cryptocurrency and the Dollar: Competitors or a New Financial Alliance?
Approximately 98% of all stablecoin value - now roughly $320 billion in total - is denominated in U.S. dollars. Nearly two decades after cryptocurrency emerged as an alternative to the traditional financial system, one of its fastest-growing segments isn't replacing the dollar but expanding its digital reach.
US Says It Has Weapons in Orbit, Drawing Warnings From China and Russia
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink offered the first public confirmation of American space-based arms and gave almost no detail
Mamdani Adds 17 Public Restrooms Across the Five Boroughs
A $4 million one-year pilot with Throne Labs puts modular units near Yankee Stadium, Columbus Park and Cooper Square
House Leaves Early, Pushing Hegseth Impeachment Vote Past the Midterms
Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday's session, calling Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution a publicity stunt
Fed Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023
Warsh and the FOMC lift the target range to 3.75% to 4% as inflation stays elevated and energy costs climb
Indonesia Widens Java Sea Search as 129 Remain Missing From Capsized Ferry
Navy divers and underwater drones joined the operation Monday, a day after the Virgo Transport 8 overturned in heavy seas
Brent Nears $108 After Saudi Arabia Shuts Its Last Major Bypass Pipeline
The shutdown closes the route Riyadh had been using to move crude around the blockaded Strait of Hormuz
NYC Leads Coalition Suing Trump Administration Over New Green Card Rule
Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James filed separate challenges four days before the expanded public charge test takes effect
Energy Department Closes $1.9 Billion Loan to Restart Iowa Nuclear Plant for Google
Duane Arnold shut down in 2020 after a derecho tore into its cooling towers, and demand from AI data centers is bringing it back