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U.S. Says China Blocking Trillions in Oil and Gas, Will Hold Drills in Asia
The U.S. is weighing in on Vietnam's side after amid a standoff in the South China Sea, where Washington says Beijing is blocking access to "$2.5 trillion in unexploited hydrocarbon resources."
Ex-Ambassador: 'There's No Logic' to Trump's Rants on Denmark, Greenland
"I can't analyze that," Michael McFaul, the former ambassador to Russia, told MSNBC about President Donald Trump's feud with Denmark over Greenland.
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U.S. 'Totally Unprepared' to Deal With Recession, Bank Chief Economist Warns
"Federal debt, which is already high by historical standards, is on an unsustainable course, projected to rise even higher after 2029," said Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel.
While most everyone is familiar with Angkor Wat, Petra or Rome's Colosseum, it is sometimes the overlooked cities—once megalopolises now in disrepair—that tell a more potent story.
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With Jay Inslee Out, Tom Steyer Sees Opportunity in Democratic Primaries
California billionaire Steyer has had trouble establishing himself on a national level.
Apple's New Credit Card Should Be Kept Away From Leather aDenim
Apple says clean Apple Card with a microfiber cloth, and avoid contact with leather and denim.
U.S. Military Lays Out Iran's Weapons in New Playing Cards Deck
The Federation of American Scientists has released the U.S. Army's 52-card playing deck featuring two jokers all detailing Iran's weapons arsenal.
Israel's President Contradicts Trump's 'Disloyal' Jews Remarks
"The relationship between the State of Israel and the United States is a link between peoples, which relies on historical ties, deep and strong friendships and shared values," Israeli President Reuven Rivlin told Nancy Pelosi.
Governor Says It Will Take Weeks to Test Newark Lead Water Filters
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy also ruled out declaring a state of emergency after household filters were found not be working.
Russia's Humanoid AI Space Robot Is Now on Its Way to the ISS
Skybot F-850, also known as Fedor, left Earth on the Soyuz-2.1a rocket late Wednesday night.
Trump's Approval Rating Slides to 36 Percent, the Lowest Since January
Political independents remain starkly opposed to the president, with 65 percent disapproving of the way he is handling his job.
Muslims on Hajj Set to Face 'Extreme Danger' From Climate Change
Scientists have predicted which years could be the most dangerous for worshippers.
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Donald Trump Joked About Trading Puerto Rico for Greenland: Report
President Donald Trump has been talking in private about buying Greenland for over a year, according to a report by The New York Times.
How to Help the Amazon as Wildfires Ravage Rain Forest in Brazil
There are certain steps you can take to help reduce your impact on the Amazon.
Russian Doctors Ordered to 'Get to Work' and Treat Nuclear Blast Victims
Stories have been emerging from medical workers who treated victims of radiation following the blast on a platform in Noyonoksa, northern Russia.
Two U.S. Special Forces Killed in Afghanistan Ahead of New Peace Talks
Even as there was fresh hope for a deal with the Taliban that could end the U.S.' longest war, Americans lost their lives in Afghanistan.
Autism Wristband Predicts Aggressive Outbursts in Kids With 84 Percent Accuracy
Parents said being able to predict outbursts would be "priceless," the scientist behind the tech said.
Queer Eye's Karamo Brown Blocking LGBT People Critical of His Sean Spicer Support
"He's a good guy, a really sweet guy," said Brown.
John Delaney Accuses Democrats of 'Cheering on a Recession' to Spite Trump
"I'm not going to name names," Delaney told reporters when asked which Democrats specifically he believed had cheered on a possible recession.
Former Yale Professor Carefully Selected Students to Sexually Assault, Report Says
The professor allegedly made students share a bedroom with him while they were working at a facility in St. Kitts.
