Ultra-Orthodox Israelis Protest Conscription at Draft Center in Jerusalem
Protests over military conscription highlight the rising tensions surrounding a court order overturning a decades-long exemption for the religious community.
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Here’s What to Expect at the Democratic National Convention on Day 3
All eyes will be on Gov. Tim Walz as he formally accepts the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president on…
U.S. Sanctions Former Haitian President for Drug Trafficking
The Treasury Department said former President Michel Martelly’s actions have contributed significantly to the unraveling of security in the country.
Biden Is Leaving the Spotlight. His Son’s Legal Troubles Are Not.
A preliminary hearing on Wednesday will determine the contours of the tax trial Hunter Biden faces in September. It is…
Climate Change Is Not a Key Talking Point for Harris Campaign
President Biden made climate change a cornerstone of his agenda. Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to detail her own…
AI Companies Have Pitched US Political Campaigns. The Campaigns Are Wary.
More than 30 tech companies have pitched A.I. tools to political campaigns for November’s election. The campaigns have been wary.
Tim Walz’s Unexpected Rise Has Minnesota DNC Attendees Overjoyed
The unexpected rise of a native son, Tim Walz, has thrilled his local compatriots in Chicago. “The Minnesota delegation is,…
Biden Approved Secret Nuclear Strategy Refocusing on Chinese Threat
In a classified document approved in March, the president ordered U.S. forces to prepare for possible coordinated nuclear confrontations with…
Divers Find 2 Bodies From Yacht That Sank Off Sicily
The discovery came after the vessel sank this week in what some witnesses described as a waterspout, or a small…
How U.S. Farms Could Start a Bird Flu Pandemic
The virus is poised to become a permanent presence in cattle, raising the odds of an eventual outbreak among people.