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Viable chance of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, says Keir Starmer

Viable chance of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, says Keir Starmer

Kate Whannel Political reporter EPA Keir Starmer co-chairing a virtual meeting of the coalition of the willing There is a “viable chance” of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said, ahead of Friday’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two presidents are meeting […]

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Illinois lowers test cut scores, more students labeled proficient

Illinois lowers test cut scores, more students labeled proficient

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Illinois education officials on Wednesday approved changes to their cut scores — the benchmarks used to determine proficiency — used for state standardized tests. “Prior performance levels mislabeled many students in elementary and high school, often indicating that students were less academically successful and prepared for college

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Trump touts tax relief for ‘vast majority’ of seniors on social security’s anniversary

Trump touts tax relief for ‘vast majority’ of seniors on social security’s anniversary

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Donald Trump will issue a presidential proclamation Thursday honoring the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, which will tout his administration’s achievements in improving the program, including legislative provisions that will help the vast majority of seniors pay “zero tax” on their social security benefits. The

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National Guard deployed to Washington; authorities intensify crime crackdown

National Guard deployed to Washington; authorities intensify crime crackdown

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Around 400 D.C. National Guard members have reported for duty in the nation’s capital as of Wednesday afternoon in response to President Donald Trump’s directive to help make Washington “safe, clean and beautiful,” a U.S. Army official told Fox News.  Hundreds more D.C. National Guard troops are

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Venus Williams’ return to tennis highlighted by US Open wild-card invitation

Venus Williams’ return to tennis highlighted by US Open wild-card invitation

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Venus Williams’ return to the tennis court is in full swing.  Just weeks after becoming the oldest woman to win a singles match since Martina Navratilova in 2004, Williams will have a chance to make even more history at the U.S. Open after earning a wild-card invitation. 

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Jennings says many critics of Smithsonian review praised destruction of statues

Jennings says many critics of Smithsonian review praised destruction of statues

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! CNN commentator Scott Jennings called out those panicking about the White House reviewing Smithsonian museum content — arguing those same critics cheered the destruction of monuments during the early 2020’s. The Trump administration is scrutinizing the Smithsonian Institution ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration next year, requiring

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DC man charged with felony assault for allegedly tossing sandwich at federal agent

DC man charged with felony assault for allegedly tossing sandwich at federal agent

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man is facing federal assault charges after allegedly “forcefully” throwing a Subway sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent during a confrontation Sunday night in Washington, D.C. Metro Transit Police said they were patrolling the U Street area, seemingly as part of the

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Who is Jimmy Lai, the HK media tycoon on trial for national security crimes?

Who is Jimmy Lai, the HK media tycoon on trial for national security crimes?

Getty Images Lai is on trial for breaching national security and colluding with foreign forces Hailed by some as a hero and scorned by others as a traitor, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is in the final stage of his national security trial. Closing arguments begin on Thursday for Lai, who is accused

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Cowboys star Micah Parsons sends blunt message as standoff drags on

Cowboys star Micah Parsons sends blunt message as standoff drags on

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Micah Parsons watched from the sideline Wednesday as the Dallas Cowboys went through a padded practice in Oxnard, California.  But as the team prepares to return to Texas, Parsons’ contract dispute remains an issue. While Parsons stood near longtime Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones Thursday,

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