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What to know about the Natalee Holloway case

What to know about the Natalee Holloway case

Joran van der Sloot​, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, is facing extradition to the U.S. from Peru.

Elon Musk says he's found a new CEO for X/Twitter

Elon Musk says he's found "a new CEO for X/Twitter"

The billionaire said he will transition to executive chairman and chief technology officer of the social network.

Fact-Checking Trump on CNN’s Town Hall

Fact-Checking Trump on CNN’s Town Hall

Former President Donald J. Trump misleadingly and wrongly described his own record, the events of Jan. 6, 2021, his handling of classified documents, foreign policy and the economy.

House Approves Stringent G.O.P. Border Bill, Attacking Biden on Immigration

House Approves Stringent G.O.P. Border Bill, Attacking Biden on Immigration

The legislation, which seeks to revive, codify and stiffen a series of border policies pursued by the Trump administration, was timed to be considered on the eve of an expected border surge.

Vulnerable Republicans Caught in the Middle in Debt Limit Fight

Vulnerable Republicans Caught in the Middle in Debt Limit Fight

House G.O.P. lawmakers in competitive seats who could be crucial to averting a catastrophic default are being fawned over by Democrats one minute and pummeled the next.

Public Health Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic

Public Health Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic

The United States’ struggle to respond to the virus has highlighted the importance of communicating with the public, sharing data and stockpiling vital supplies.

Iconic century-old schooner set to leave Maine after auction

Iconic century-old schooner set to leave Maine after auction

The Victory Chimes, a last-of-its-kind Chesapeake ram schooner built in 1900, has been auctioned off to two brothers and business partners from New York.

Around the world

Your Friday Briefing: A Guide to the Thai Elections

Your Friday Briefing: A Guide to the Thai Elections

Today, our Southeast Asia bureau chief explains what’s at stake in the Thai election. Also, a court in Pakistan ordered the release of Imran Khan.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered to be released by country’s Supreme Court

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered to be released by country’s Supreme Court

After former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest caused a wave of violence throughout Pakistan, the country’s Supreme Court has ordered his release.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Orders Release of Imran Khan

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Orders Release of Imran Khan

The Supreme Court said the arrest of the former prime minister in connection with a corruption case was unlawful. His detention this week had been met with protests across Pakistan.

UN passes resolution to address Sudan’s human rights violations

UN passes resolution to address Sudan’s human rights violations

The top human rights body of the United Nations has adopted a resolution to address Sudan’s worsening conflict over a paramilitary group that has resulted in the deaths of hundreds.

The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.

Palestinians say 25 people killed by Israel as Mideast violence flares

Palestinians say 25 people killed by Israel as Mideast violence flares

Some senior Palestinian militants and fighters are among the dead, along with women and children, as Israel fends off rocket barrage.

Belarus treatment of ex-presidential candidate, Lukashenko critic, condemned by EU

Belarus treatment of ex-presidential candidate, Lukashenko critic, condemned by EU

The European Parliament condemned Belarus' treatment of Viktar Babaryka, a dissident who is to spend 14 years in prison for challenging authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Technology

The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.

The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.

The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will catch on.

Online daters turn to AI to help break the digital ice

Online daters turn to AI to help break the digital ice

Struggle with one-liners? AI apps like Rizz want to help online daters show more personality.

Amazon killing off its Halo fitness and health trackers

Amazon killing off its Halo fitness and health trackers

Retailer launched the devices just three years ago but faced stiff competition from players including Apple and Google-owned Fitbit.

Delete these dangerous Android apps now

Delete these dangerous Android apps now

A new Android subscription malware on Google Play is targeting users by subscribing users to premium services and generating unauthorized charges.

Lyft will discontinue pooled rides

Lyft will discontinue pooled rides

Lyft Inc. is officially discontinuing shared rides, the latest change the ride-hailing company’s new chief executive officer is making in a bid to revamp the platform to compete with Uber.

Welcome to Wendy's, may AI take your order?

Welcome to Wendy's, may AI take your order?

Wendy's said Tuesday it is using Google's artificial intelligence tools to create a new drive-thru experience in which diners will order their meals by speaking with a chatbot.

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey slams Elon Musk's management

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey slams Elon Musk's management

"Was I optimistic? Yes. Did I have final say? No," wrote Dorsey, once an ardent supporter of Musk's leadership of the social network.

Sports News

Henry Ruggs pleads guilty to drunk driving, speeding in deadly crash

Henry Ruggs pleads guilty to drunk driving, speeding in deadly crash

Ruggs is expected to be sentenced to three to 10 years in prison at a hearing set for early August.

West Virginia Suspends Bob Huggins and Cuts His Pay Over Homophobic Slur

West Virginia Suspends Bob Huggins and Cuts His Pay Over Homophobic Slur

Huggins, the men’s basketball coach at West Virginia since 2007, must also take sensitivity training after using the slur twice and mocking Catholics on a radio program this week.

Galilea Esparza, who used to cry, scores hat trick as Eisenhower beats Oak Lawn to clinch conference. ‘Now I love it.’

Galilea Esparza, who used to cry, scores hat trick as Eisenhower beats Oak Lawn to clinch conference. ‘Now I love it.’

The sophomore midfielder scored three goals as the Cardinals clinched a share of South Suburban Red title with a 4-3 win over Oak Lawn.

Westminster Dog Show: Striker the Samoyed Enjoys Retirement

Westminster Dog Show: Striker the Samoyed Enjoys Retirement

A blindingly white Samoyed fell just short of the top spot at Westminster in consecutive years, but the now-retired champion is busy playing, romping, posing and shedding.

NBC will air most of marquee Olympic events from Paris live during daytime

NBC will air most of marquee Olympic events from Paris live during daytime

Swimming, gymnastics and track & field fans can rejoice. For the first time in a European Olympics, those events will be televised live on network television in the U.S.

Tampa Bay radio host calls out New York broadcaster who said Rays' historic start is 'suspicious'

Tampa Bay radio host calls out New York broadcaster who said Rays' historic start is 'suspicious'

The Tampa Bay Rays own the league's best record, average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and ERA, but a radio host in New York doesn't think it's legit.

Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love doesn’t mind the pressure of replacing Aaron Rodgers: ‘That’s what I signed up for’

Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love doesn’t mind the pressure of replacing Aaron Rodgers: ‘That’s what I signed up for’

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love acknowledges the burden that comes along with replacing four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers.

Politics News

Hunter Biden and ex-wife Kathleen Buhle's divorce attorneys were aware of 'Romania deal' payments

Hunter Biden and ex-wife Kathleen Buhle's divorce attorneys were aware of 'Romania deal' payments

Divorce lawyers for Hunter Biden and ex-wife Kathleen Buhle were aware of payments to Hunter’s bank account from a "Romania deal," emails show.

Migrants in asylum limbo worry about new immigration rules when Title 42 expires

Migrants in asylum limbo worry about new immigration rules when Title 42 expires

The United States will begin denying asylum to migrants who come to the U.S. border without seeking protection in a country they passed through or applying online. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Trump repeats election lies, disparages E. Jean Carroll in CNN town hall

Trump repeats election lies, disparages E. Jean Carroll in CNN town hall

Former President Donald Trump doubled down on his false claims the 2020 election was rigged, dodged questions on abortion, mocked his sexual abuse accuser and celebrated Jan. 6 rioters in a CNN town hall Wednesday. Robert Costa reports on what this means for the 2024 presidential race.

Dramatic footage captures chaos at the southern border as Title 42 reaches expiration: SEE IT

Dramatic footage captures chaos at the southern border as Title 42 reaches expiration: SEE IT

Dramatic photos and video show the chaotic scene at the southern border as thousands of migrants seek entry into the U.S. after the expiration of Title 42.

House passes GOP package to bolster border security, overhaul asylum process

House passes GOP package to bolster border security, overhaul asylum process

The GOP-led House on Thursday approved its signature border security and asylum reform package, just hours before the end of the Title 42 public health order.

Biden-McCarthy next sitdown pushed to next week as debt limit crisis looms

Biden-McCarthy next sitdown pushed to next week as debt limit crisis looms

The White House and congressional leaders on Thursday punted a planned debt-limit meeting to next week as staffers worked behind the scenes on a deal, according to people familiar with the decision.

The Trendlines DeSantis Doesn’t Want to See

The Trendlines DeSantis Doesn’t Want to See

A new survey of Republican grassroots leaders shows Trump making real gains.