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US cuts all aid to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza

The decision was linked to a Jan. 31 deadline set by new U.S. legislation under which foreign aid recipients would be more exposed to anti-terrorism lawsuits.

USA

U.S. hate crimes spiked around the 2018 midterms, report says

Major U.S. cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, saw massive spikes in hate crimes around the 2018 midterm elections, according to the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism.

USA

Trump says San Diego's border barrier works, but migrants are pushed to more dangerous areas

The city's hardened border contributed to a decline in crossings in the years immediately after fencing was installed in the 1990s.

Markets

Take Five: Dogs and Pigs. World markets themes for the week ahead

Take Five: Dogs and Pigs. World markets themes for the week ahead

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‘Human hotpot’ and extreme weather: No Comment of the week

We look back at some of the top videos from this week's No Comment section.

USA

Euroviews. Trump risks catastrophe by trying to solve Venezuela's crisis alone

There is no clear and simple path toward a peaceful, prosperous and democratic outcome. But here are a few guiding principles to start.

USA

Pompeo expected to announce U.S. intent to withdraw from INF nuclear treaty

Some arms control experts have expressed concerns that abandoning the agreement could lead to a new arms race.

No Comment

Extreme cold weather turns boiling water to snow in seconds

It is so cold in some parts of the US Midwest that boiling water turns to snow in seconds.

Markets

Asian shares inch up after Apple earnings, CEO comments

Asian shares inch up after Apple earnings, CEO comments

USA

Euroviews. Michael Jackson's fans don't want to think he hurt kids. But hardly anyone does | View

We all think we'd do the right thing if someone was being sexually abused. But when the accused is a person we admire, many of us don't.

USA

Grammy-winning R&B singer James Ingram dead at 66

He was well-known for his soundtrack work, most notably a duet with Linda Ronstadt on "Somewhere Out There," for the 1986 animated film "An American Tail".

USA

Euroviews. Roger Stone indictment suggests Mueller isn't done yet | View

The special counsel's many investigatory dots are starting to connect.

USA

Did you hear the one about the detained Libyan comedian?

"I have never felt as terrible as I did today," said a Twitter post after the incident by the 27-year-old, who is in the country legally.

USA

30-year-old whale, 2nd-oldest ever born in captivity, dies at SeaWorld

SeaWorld, which has come under harsh criticism for its whale acts, is phasing them out. With Kayla's death, it has 20 whales between its three parks.

USA

Euroviews. Nancy Pelosi beat Trump at his own game and she'll do it again | View

It's fitting that the president suffered his most embarrassing loss to date at the hands of an older, more politically-experienced woman.

Notes From The Usa

On the trail of Santa Fe: New Mexico’s cultural melting pot

In partnership with Brand USA

Most of the stops on acclaimed Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance's whistlestop US road trip were places he'd played in before. When he rolled into Santa Fe, it was his first time in the New Mexican city. And he was smitten.

Notes From The Usa

Learning to ride a horse in the Wild West: Foy Vance visits Santa Fe

For Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance, visiting Santa Fe in New Mexico was an unforgettable experience. It was also the location of the highlight of his Notes from the USA trip: riding a horse on the Rocky Mountains.

Markets

Stocks rise after U.S. government reopens for now

Stocks rise after U.S. government reopens for now

Afghanistan

US and Taliban in new talks initiative

A new effort to end the war in Afghanistan is set to begin on February 25 with talks scheduled between the US and the Taliban

USA

A 'right to disconnect'? New York City Council explores protecting off hours

A proposed bill would bar private employers from requiring workers to check email off hours.

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