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Trump, Netanyahu meet over ceasefire. And, Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted strike - 2025-12-30T07:12:00-05:00
Conditions are dire for people in Gaza as President Trump and Israel's prime minister discuss the next phase of the ceasefire deal. And, Russia accuses Ukraine of an attempted drone strike.

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills - 2025-12-30T06:52:38-05:00
China's People's Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan. It's unleashing live-fire exercises as part of what it calls "Justice Mission 2025."

Policy relief for family caregivers seems stalled out. But there are signs of change - 2025-12-30T06:00:00-05:00
Family members carry the burden and costs of caring for America's aging population. Federal policy change is slow to come but a new movement and state actions are building momentum.

Federal appeals court judge is accused of bullying her clerks - 2025-12-30T05:00:00-05:00
The Legal Accountability Project complaint, which has not been previously reported, states that it is based on conversations with multiple former law clerks.

Thousands watch livestream of Maine family's food pantry for deer - 2025-12-30T04:52:29-05:00
A three-generation family in Maine set up a camera to capture their deer-feeding station. Thousands watch online as hundreds of white-tailed deer enjoy the food at Brownville's Food Pantry for Deer.

FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records - 2025-12-29T14:32:12-05:00
The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.

From chess to a medical mystery: Great global reads from 2025 you may have missed - 2025-12-29T10:15:48-05:00
We published hundreds of stories on global health and development each year. Some are ... alas ... a bit underappreciated by readers. We've asked our staff for their favorite overlooked posts of 2025.

The U.S. offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee for now, Zelenskyy says - 2025-12-29T09:20:20-05:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States is offering his country security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan.

Trump says Ukraine peace is closer. And, how funding cuts affect anti-poverty groups - 2025-12-29T07:18:05-05:00
Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled momentum on peace talks after a meeting yesterday. And, anti-poverty groups address challenges they are facing that impact Americans who need help.

'Raising questions' isn't enough. The best films of the year took a stance - 2025-12-29T06:00:00-05:00
Now is not the time for subtlety, nostalgia or neutrality on screen.