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Biden hopes Israel-Gaza conflict will end soon

Biden hopes Israel-Gaza conflict will end soon

Reuters, 13 May 2021

Not explaining the reasons behind his optimism, Biden said his

'Nobody 'questioning the legitimacy' of 2020 election, Rep. McCarthy says

'Nobody 'questioning the legitimacy' of 2020 election, Rep. McCarthy says

Reuters, 13 May 2021

Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was asked by a reporter if he was concerned about elevating Rep.

Christopher Miller says Trump wanted troops to protect supporters on Jan. 6

Christopher Miller says Trump wanted troops to protect supporters on Jan. 6

Reuters, 13 May 2021

President Donald Trump wanted National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., to protect his supporters at the Jan.

Panicked drivers swarm gas pumps in U.S. Southeast

Panicked drivers swarm gas pumps in U.S. Southeast

Reuters, 13 May 2021

Drivers in the Southeast formed lines to fill up tanks from the

CDC panel backs COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents

CDC panel backs COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents

Reuters, 13 May 2021

Advisers to the CDC voted unanimously to back the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine to inoculate children aged 12 to 15, after reviewing trial evidence.

#ReutersLive discussion on misinformation and community impact

#ReutersLive discussion on misinformation and community impact

Reuters, 13 May 2021

A Reuters discussion on misinformation and community impact with guests: Dr. Winston Morgan, Reader in Toxicology and Clinical Biochemistry at the University of East London, Kellie Rostron, BAMER family Service Co-ordinator At Mary Seaco...

Ellen DeGeneres to end talk show next year

Ellen DeGeneres to end talk show next year

Reuters, 13 May 2021

After nearly two decades as a mainstay on daytime TV, Ellen DeGeneres will end her Emmy-winning talk show next year after its upcoming 19th season.

LIVE: Trump cabinet members testify on Capitol attack

LIVE: Trump cabinet members testify on Capitol attack

Reuters, 13 May 2021

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israelis, Palestinians to ‘de-escalate’

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israelis, Palestinians to ‘de-escalate’

Reuters, 13 May 2021

Describing the scenes of destruction in Gaza as ‘harrowing,’ Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a senior aide, Hady Amr, would be sent to urge Israelis and Palestinians to seek calm.

GOP action on Liz Cheney 'disturbing,' White House says

GOP action on Liz Cheney 'disturbing,' White House says

Reuters, 13 May 2021

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called the GOP's move to oust Liz Cheney from her leadership position in the House of Representatives ‘disturbing,’ a move which was punishment for repudiating former President Donald Trump's false e...

IOC news conference trolled by anti-Olympic protester

IOC news conference trolled by anti-Olympic protester

Reuters, 13 May 2021

WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE - An anti-Olympics protester unfurled

Gaza building collapses after airstrike

Gaza building collapses after airstrike

Reuters, 13 May 2021

A multi-storey building in Gaza City collapsed after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike.

Ex-Pentagon chief says Trump never called on January 6

Ex-Pentagon chief says Trump never called on January 6

Reuters, 13 May 2021

During a Congressional hearing, former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller said he never received a call from President Trump during the deadly attack on the U.S.

Biden hosts first talks with McConnell, McCarthy

Biden hosts first talks with McConnell, McCarthy

Reuters, 13 May 2021

President Joe Biden held his first White House meeting with Republican leaders from Congress on Wednesday in search of common ground on his proposals to spend trillions of dollars on U.S.

Philippines flags 'incursions' by nearly 300 Chinese militia boats

Philippines flags 'incursions' by nearly 300 Chinese militia boats

Reuters, 13 May 2021

The Philippines on Wednesday reported what it said were incursions into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by 287 maritime militia vessels from China, in a further sign of cracks reappearing in a relationship after a period of rapprochement.

Cannabis is the new tobacco, says Malawi's president

Cannabis is the new tobacco, says Malawi's president

Reuters, 13 May 2021

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera warned on Wednesday that his country's leading foreign exchange earner, tobacco, was in terminal decline and he urged a switch to high-growth crops like cannabis, which was legalized locally for some use...

Rio municipal theater lights up again

Rio municipal theater lights up again

Reuters, 13 May 2021

Rio de Janeiro's municipal theater reopens again to gradually welcome musicians, dancers, and singers the chance to perform virtual shows.

Consumer prices jump by most in nearly 12 years

Consumer prices jump by most in nearly 12 years

Reuters, 13 May 2021

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nearly 12 years in April as booming demand amid a reopening economy pushed against supply constraints, which could add fuel to financial market fears of a lengthy period of higher inflation.

'This is just the beginning': Netanyahu on Hamas

'This is just the beginning': Netanyahu on Hamas

Reuters, 12 May 2021

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to hit Gaza

World's oldest burial reveals emotions of early man

World's oldest burial reveals emotions of early man

Reuters, 12 May 2021

The discovery of a child's burial site in a Kenyan cave, dating back 78,000 years, sheds light on the development of early complex social behaviors in Homo sapiens.