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January 20, 2025
TikTok restores US services after Trump promise to delay ban

Company credited President-elect Donald Trump, who during his first administration also sought to block the popular app on national security concerns
January 20, 2025
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in place with first group of hostages, prisoners freed

Truce, at least temporarily, ends 15 months of fighting
January 20, 2025
Ukraine reports downing 93 Russian drones

Russian officials say Ukrainian drone attack injures one person in Belgorod
January 19, 2025
The state of the economy: What is Donald Trump inheriting?

Despite the growing influence of issues like immigration, climate change and foreign policy, many voters still prioritize economic factors when casting their ballots
January 19, 2025
Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes hold with first hostages freed

Truce, at least temporarily, ends 15 months of fighting
January 18, 2025
Moving Trump’s inauguration indoors means most ticketed guests won’t see ceremony in-person

Those with tickets for the Presidential Platform and members of Congress will be able to attend the swearing-in, says the Joint Inaugural Committee
January 18, 2025
Firefighters make progress containing California fires

During an NBC interview on Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump says he will likely travel to the area at the end of next week
January 18, 2025
Gaza ceasefire to begin Sunday morning as Israel continues strikes

The Israeli Cabinet approved the much-anticipated ceasefire agreement early Saturday
January 18, 2025
3 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv, officials say

Russia said the attack was retaliation for Ukraine’s use of US-supplied missiles in strikes on Russian territory
January 17, 2025
Former CIA analyst pleads guilty of leaking information on Israeli plans to attack Iran

Asif William Rahman, 34, of Vienna, Virginia, faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison on each of two charges
January 17, 2025
Russia adds VOA, Current Time, BBC journalists to register of 'foreign agents'

Russia names six more journalists as so-called foreign agents, including reporter at VOA
January 17, 2025
What are recess appointments, and could Trump push through his Cabinet picks?

President-elect Donald Trump is shaping his administration as he nominates his Cabinet, a process that typically requires Senate confirmation. But a loophole known as a recess appointment could allow Trump to bypass the Senate, at least temporarily. Here’s what you need to know.
January 17, 2025
Crews improve containment of LA fires

But National Weather Service predicts dangerous conditions will return next week
January 17, 2025
Trump's swearing-in ceremony to be moved indoors due to cold weather

Temperatures on the day of the inauguration are expected to be the lowest since President Ronald Reagan’s second swearing-in – which was moved indoors – 40 years ago
January 17, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal

Ceasefire will go into effect Sunday
January 17, 2025
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire in Russia's Kaluga region

Russian strike kills four in Zelenskyy's hometown
January 16, 2025
Inaugural balls, protests planned in Washington

Tens of thousands plan to be on the mall to watch President-elect Donald Trump take the oath of office Monday; police are preparing for celebrants and protesters
January 16, 2025
Cuba releases prominent dissident from prison

Island nation is set to release more than 500 prisoners in a Vatican-brokered deal
January 16, 2025
Britain, Ukraine sign 100-year agreement

Partnership will include cooperation in culture, education, science and technology
January 16, 2025
US confident Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release deal will start Sunday

The multistage agreement would include release of hostages, and a surge in humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza

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