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Google Must Share Search Data With Rivals, Judge Rules in Antitrust Case

In a landmark antitrust case, Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled on Tuesday that Google must hand over some of its search data to rivals, but did not force other big changes the U.S. wanted. [...]

L.A. Ruling Complicates Trump’s Threats to Send Troops to More Cities

As Democratic cities brace for possible military deployments, Democratic governors see in a lower-court ruling the potential for legal protections. [...]

Cook’s Lawyers Fire Back at Trump’s Claim of Vast Powers to Oust Fed Officials

Lisa Cook is seeking a swift ruling on her ability to remain on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors as the case is litigated. [...]

A Hidden Camera Protest Turned the Tables on China’s Surveillance State

Before fleeing China, an activist in Chongqing staged an elaborate one-man demonstration against the Communist Party that doubled as performance art. [...]

The Millionaire Who Left Wall Street to Become a Paramedic

After making millions in a job he came to hate, Jonathan Kleisner joined the Fire Department as a rookie paramedic at the age of 41. Now he’s determined to be the best rescue medic anywhere. [...]

After Deadly Earthquake in Afghanistan, Emergency Aid Trickles In

Villages remain cut off in the remote, mountainous areas in the east that have been hardest hit by the disaster, which has killed at least 1,400 people. [...]

Landslide Kills Hundreds in Sudan

The landslide leveled a village in the remote Marra mountains, a local rebel group said. Its leader appealed for urgent help, saying, “This is a nightmare.” [...]

Court Hands a Loss to Groups Seeking Billions in Frozen Climate Funds

The nonprofit organizations are fighting a Trump administration effort to claw back climate and clean energy grants. [...]

Scientists Denounce Trump Administration’s Climate Report

Scores of researchers reviewed the Energy Department’s argument about greenhouse gases and found serious deficiencies. [...]

Poor Amazon Rains Linked to Brazil Deforestation

Deforestation is playing a greater role than researchers expected, according to a new study. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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North Korea's Kim arrives in Beijing with daughter to attend massive military parade

The "Victory Day" parade on Wednesday will see Kim rub shoulders with China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and others. [...]

Strong aftershock hits Afghanistan after quake kills more than 1,400

Many remain trapped under rubble as rescuers use helicopters in remote areas hit by recent landslides. [...]

Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty ahead of Gaza City offensive

Ground forces are already pushing into the city, where hospitals say more than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Tuesday. [...]

Trump addresses online health rumours in Oval Office

In response to a reporter's question, the president said he was ‘very active’ over the Labor Day weekend. [...]

'I'm here to entertain' - Alcaraz books semi-final spot

Carlos Alcaraz reaches the US Open semi-finals for the third time after comprehensive straight-set win against Jiri Lehecka. [...]

Germany's far-right AfD suffers series of candidate deaths ahead of local vote

Police say there is no evidence of foul play, ahead of local elections in western Germany. [...]

Trump rejects that China posing challenge to US on world stage

It comes as China's Xi prepares to host the North Korean and Russian leaders at a "Victory Day" parade in Beijing. [...]

Hundreds killed in Sudan landslide, UN says

Sunday's landslide followed heavy rain and "levelled" a remote village, a local armed group says. [...]

Trump's use of National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal, judge rules

The ruling comes as Trump seeks to use National Guard troops in order to crack down on crime in other US cities. [...]

Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts

People could face up to five years in prison for breaking the new measure once signed into law. [...]

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