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Israel’s Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza ‘the biggest lie of the century’

Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century" — so says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He told that to world leaders in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran.

Sep 24, 2026 10:14 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AP — Lashing out at his country’s critics, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu angrily dismissed allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza as “the biggest lie of the century” in a defiant speech…

Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met on Thursday for important talks on the U.S.-China relationship. They are divided on issues like the Iran war and trade, but both leaders hope personal rapport can prevent conflict.

Sep 24, 2026 9:43 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan walk in the Cross Hall to a State Dinner in the East Room at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met for high stakes talks on Thursday at an urgent moment for…

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

Sep 24, 2026 11:51 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security.

8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

Sep 24, 2026 11:44 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war, the Navy’s top civilian leader said this week.

US stocks slip after the bond market keeps up the pressure and oil prices rise

Sep 24, 2026 11:41 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Pressure continues to bear down on Wall Street from the bond market, keeping U.S. stocks in check on Thursday following what had been a strong rally.

Reporters are still blocked from the White House after judge’s order to restore their access

Sep 24, 2026 11:37 AM EDT

Associated Press,

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored.

Dolly Parton’s estate granted temporary restraining order against singer’s nephew

A Tennessee judge has granted Dolly Parton’s estate a temporary restraining order against the late singer’s nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company. She’s Alive, the entity founded to manage Parton’s estate, had filed the complaint against Seaver and Squadron Augmented Protection Services.

Sep 23, 2026 8:36 PM EDT

Associated Press,

FILE – Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury music festival, June 29, 2014. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP, File) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton’s estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer’s nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company. She’s Alive, the entity founded to manage and protect Parton’s estate, had filed the complaint against…

US stocks slip after bond yields jump on higher oil prices and a strong economic report

Sep 23, 2026 1:22 PM EDT

Associated Press,

U.S. stocks are falling on Wednesday after oil prices halted their weeklong run of easing and a surprisingly strong report on U.S. business activity raised worries about inflation.

Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may ‘annihilate’ Iran

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after threatening in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.

Sep 22, 2026 8:28 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump speaks to the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at the UN headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, an unexpected engagement that came even as he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if…

Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions

Sep 22, 2026 1:54 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, easing tensions over his repeated calls for Greenland to become part of the United States.

Author: Associated Press

Israel’s Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza ‘the biggest lie of the century’

Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century" — so says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He told that to world leaders in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran.

Trump lays out the pomp for Xi but says little about the significant tensions in US-China relations

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met on Thursday for important talks on the U.S.-China relationship. They are divided on issues like the Iran war and trade, but both leaders hope personal rapport can prevent conflict.

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

US stocks slip after the bond market keeps up the pressure and oil prices rise

Reporters are still blocked from the White House after judge’s order to restore their access

Dolly Parton’s estate granted temporary restraining order against singer’s nephew

US stocks slip after bond yields jump on higher oil prices and a strong economic report

Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may ‘annihilate’ Iran

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after threatening in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.

Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions

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