Russia and U S agree to pursue Ukraine peace talks
In Riyadh Russia and the United States announced a broad plan to seek an end to the Ukraine war and to repair diplomatic and economic ties. Top diplomats Rubio Lavrov and Ushakov led discussions focusing on restoring embassies in Washington and Moscow creating a high level peace talks group and exploring closer cooperation. No Ukrainian participation and no summit date were set.
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Trump
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Mideast
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Ushakov
Waltz
White House threatens to cut funds over DEI programs
The Education Department orders schools and universities to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within 14 days or face loss of federal funds. The memo targets racial preferences in admissions, aid, and hiring, provoking backlash from civil rights groups and universities while prompting risk assessments by colleges nationwide.
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Hamas to Free Six Israeli Hostages in Gaza Ceasefire Push
A top Hamas official says six living Israeli hostages will be freed on Saturday and four bodies returned on Thursday in an accelerated swap under the ceasefire. The releases come as Israel allows mobile homes and construction gear into Gaza.
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Hamas
Israel
Gaza Strip
Khalil al-Hayya
Judge declines to block DOGE from federal data or layoffs
A federal judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order preventing Elon Musk and DOGE from accessing government data systems or carrying out layoffs. Judge Tanya Chutkan found legitimate questions about Musk authority but no grave harm shown. The suit by 14 states challenges Musk and DOGE control of federal data access.
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Elon Musk
Department of Government Efficiency
U.S
Tanya Chutkan
Musk
Doge
Trump
Measles outbreak grows in West Texas counties
Measles cases rise to 58 in rural West Texas with 45 in Gaines County and nine in Terry County. Eight cases are diagnosed in neighboring eastern New Mexico. New Mexico health spokesman Robert Nott said there was no identified direct contact between the states’ cases.
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Robert Nott
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Lynn
Yoakum County
Record cold grips central U S with polar brunt across plains
A major Arctic outbreak sweeps southward with temperatures plunging to record lows across 95 million people. Schools close, pipes burst and shelters expand as a polar vortex bites the Midwest and Great Plains. Kansas City tents house the homeless amid subzero wind chills and travel hazards.
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