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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/REUTERS)

Middle East

Saudis say Palestinians must be part of Israel peace deal, says Blinken

“If [Saudi-Israel normalization] is to move forward, the Palestinian piece is going to be very important too,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

3 years ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo by ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images)

World

Russia is getting richer again, thanks to soaring oil prices

Oil prices are surging again – and that's making Russia a lot richer.
The Kremlin's crude export revenues jumped $1.8 billion last month, according to the International Energy Agency.
The surge comes with key benchmarks close to 10-month highs on recent OPEC+ production cuts.

3 years ago

Supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro invade Planalto Presidential Palace in Brasilia on January 8, 2023 © Sergio Lima / AFP/File

Americas

Brazil begins trials of pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed government offices

Brazil's Supreme Court opened the first trials Wednesday over the January 8 riots by supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, putting four accused in the dock in one of the buildings invaded that day.

3 years ago

iPhone 15 models on display at Apple’s launch event in Cupertino, Calif., on Tuesday. PHOTO: JOHN G MABANGLO/SHUTTERSTOCK

Business

Carriers Are Offering iPhone 15 Deals. Beware the Fine Print.

Trade-in offers from AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon also come with trade-offs.

3 years ago

The capture of Danelo Cavalcante ends a two-week manhunt in Pennsylvania. PHOTO: WTXF

Society

Escaped Convict Danelo Cavalcante Captured After Weekslong Pennsylvania Manhunt

Convicted murderer broke out of Chester County Prison on Aug. 31

3 years ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visit the Vostochny cosmodrome in Amur region, Russia. © Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel

World

Talks between Putin and Kim: What has emerged so far

‘Many interesting projects’ are open for Moscow and Pyongyang despite UN sanctions, the Russian leader has said

3 years ago

Taylor Swift is seen backstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)

Entertainment

2023 VMAs highs and lows: Taylor Swift sledgehammers the competition, Shakira slays, Fall Out Boy fizzles and more

It was Swift's big night, as she tied VMA records set by the likes of Peter Gabriel, David Fincher and Spike Jonze.

3 years ago

The new iPhone 15 models will now use a USB-C charging cord, ending an 11-year run with Apple's proprietary lightning charging cable. Samantha Kelly/CNN

Mobile

6 takeaways from Apple’s iPhone 15 event

The company told CNN that iPhone users can recycle their old Lightning chargers via its in-store recycling program.

3 years ago

Shakira put on a show as the Video Vanguard honoree. Picture: MTV

Entertainment

’Horrible’: Star’s performance slammed

Shakira has put on a medley of her greatest hits at the VMAs, but fans are raging over a glaring problem with her set.

3 years ago

Odd News

Why you might not like your recorded voice and how you can change it

Internally, your voice will have a lower tone.

3 years ago

Williams and Halep embrace at the net after the 2019 Wimbledon final. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Sports

Serena’s savage text after four-year ban

Serena Williams is claiming an eighth Wimbledon title after the woman who defeated her in the final in 2019 was sensationally banned.

3 years ago

At this point in my occasional cobweb journey, I am all flailing limbs and profanity-screaming. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Entertainment

All the best and worst outfits on the 2023 MTV VMAs red carpet

The MTV Video Music Awards always offers up a spectacle – and based on this extremely daring look, this year is going to be absolutely no exception.

3 years ago

'Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero' TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Music

Lil Nas X Doc Directors Recall “Intimate” Bedside Interview with the Music Star

'Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero' had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, though its bow was delayed by a bomb threat.

3 years ago

The “action button” on the side of an Apple iPhone 15 Pro.

Mobile

‘INCREDIBLE’: Apple confirms huge iPhone change, wild new feature

Apple has launched a game-changing new feature and ditched a staple of the iPhone at its big annual shindig — and there was even a mention of Australia.

3 years ago

Tech

US government slams Musk in court filing describing “chaotic environment” at X

US says FTC probe uncovered privacy risks caused by Musk's drastic changes.

3 years ago

Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he had given the green light for the opening of an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. © Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images/AFP

Politics

Top US House Republican orders impeachment inquiry into Biden

Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, bowing to pressure from his party's hard right, gave the go-ahead on Tuesday for an impeachment investigation into US President Joe Biden.

3 years ago

[1/7] New Apple Watches Ultra 2 are displayed during the 'Wonderlust' event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

Tech

Apple's plan for climate-friendly watches: Clean energy in factories

Apple was a pioneer in using planes to haul consumer electronics from factories in China to destinations around the world, helping reduce the inventory it needs to hold and boosting its profits.

3 years ago

Mobile

Apple’s iPhone 15 adds Dynamic Island and switches to USB-C

iPhone 15 starts at $799, iPhone 15 Plus starts at $899. Available September 22.

3 years ago

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Business

Endeavor Closes UFC, WWE Merger, Creating Powerhouse Firm TKO Group

"We're ready to fire out of the gate," says Mark Shapiro, Endeavor's president and COO, who will hold the same title at the combined company.

3 years ago

Trump isn't just dominating primary polls. He's performing better in general-election polls than at any time in 2020. It might be time to start paying attention to his platform promises. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)

Politics

Trump could be U.S. president again. Here's what he plans to do if he wins

Platform is permeated with proposals that would punish adversaries, at home and abroad.

3 years ago

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