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Macron to host Europe leaders for Ukraine security summit
Republicans call for end to US public media funding
Republicans call for end to US public media funding

Congressional Republicans on Wednesday took aim at federal funding for US public media, including radio network NPR and broadcast channel PBS, accusing them of "brainwashing the American people" during a hearing.

March 27, 2025

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At El Salvador mega-jail, Trump official tells migrants 'do not come'
At El Salvador mega-jail, Trump official tells migrants 'do not come'

US President Donald Trump's homeland security chief on Wednesday visited the mega-prison in El Salvador where hundreds of Venezuelan migrants have been deported under contested legal grounds.

March 26, 2025

Disney reveals 'Avengers' cast with surprise Stewart, McKellen returns
Disney reveals 'Avengers' cast with surprise Stewart, McKellen returns

Disney's Marvel Studios on Wednesday revealed the bumper cast of its next "Avengers" film, six years after "Avengers: Endgame" became the highest-grossing movie of all time.

March 26, 2025

Chile rocked by clashes over fishing quotas
Chile rocked by clashes over fishing quotas

Chilean police fired tear gas and water cannon Wednesday as they battled with hundreds of fishermen who threw stones and burned tires to press for greater catch rights, leaving at least 15 officers and a protester hurt.

March 26, 2025

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Scheffler, McIlroy focus on Houston while preparing for Masters
Scheffler, McIlroy focus on Houston while preparing for Masters

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy play their final tuneups for the Masters at this week's PGA Houston Open, seeking a title while preparing for Augusta National.

March 26, 2025

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Trump administration to cut vaccine support to developing countries: report
Trump administration to cut vaccine support to developing countries: report

President Donald Trump's administration is set to cut funding to Gavi, the global health organization that provides vaccines across the developing world, a report said Wednesday.

March 26, 2025