China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.

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Camp East Montana in Texas has been under growing scrutiny over its living conditions and has been grappling with a measles outbreak.

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Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.

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Decisions come fast, even if contradictions and inconsistencies abound. But without much of a process, there is little preparation for how things can go wrong.

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Aaron Spencer faces a second-degree murder charge for shooting a man accused of sexually assaulting his daughter. Preliminary results showed him appearing to win the Republican primary.

PORT ST. LUCIE — Christian Scott was the organization’s top pitching prospect when he made his MLB debut for the Mets in May 2024. Less than three months later, he underwent Tommy John surgery. And A.J. Minter was supposed to be a key piece of the Mets bullpen last season after signing a two-year, $22...

In the vacuum of the players’ silence, it has been the Iranian diaspora in Australia who are speaking out against the regime

As Iran’s national anthem began to trumpet around Gold Coast Stadium on Monday night, members of an Iranian fan group who had gathered near the halfway line began to unfurl red, white and green flags.

They weren’t the flags of their home nation, though. At least, not the nation they want to remember.

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A kitchen tends to be the heart of a home, a hub where people not only prepare and store food but also gather to enjoy each other’s company. As such, functional design is crucial. What good is a kitchen that looks good on social media but demands Cirque du Soleil-like choreography just to make some pasta? Read More

The two-time All-Star is prepared for some hostility from the city of brotherly love.

CANBERRA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday Canada will "defend our allies" when it comes to the war against Iran, not ruling out future military participation. Read More

The "Traitors" winner previously promised the runner-up the pricey bag after betraying her.

Observations from Yankees spring training on Wednesday

Daines, 64, is the sixth Republican senator to decide against seeking re-election ahead of the critical November midterm elections, joining Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). 

Operation Epic Fury utilized over 50,000 U.S. troops and killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The new “Sunday Night Baseball” has its voice. 

More to the point: 20 years ago, I did not perceive a political dimension to parenting.

Experts say US backing armed groups could ‘open up a hornet’s nest’; son of Ayatollah Khamenei tipped to succeed his father as leader. What we know on day six

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Could Kyler Murray change sports?

A gun-toting maniac opened fire near a Southern California elementary school before barricading himself inside a home — bizarrely emerging pantless after a standoff with a SWAT team.

‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroad

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China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the first time since 1991 that the figure has dropped below 5%, reflecting an economic strategy that is shifting away from export-led growth to a model that leaders hope will be more resilient to external shocks.

Li Qiang, China’s premier, announced the target for 2026 in the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s annual parliamentary gathering, which began on Thursday.

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The Mets like a lot of Carson Benge’s game, especially his ability to hit left-handers.

Observations from Mets spring training on Wednesday

Somehow, Jalen Brunson — then OG Anunoby — had the ball with a chance to send the game to overtime.  Down by three points with 6.0 seconds left, both got open 3-pointers to tie the game. But both missed, and that was that.  Players hate talking about moral victories, but this was one of them. ...

The Hawks aren’t budging on their Magic City Night plan.