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NYC mayor could be removed from office. And, concerns over peace talks for Ukraine

7:16am February 18, 2025

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signaled she may use her authority to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. And, high-stakes negotiations to end the war in Ukraine begin today.

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An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

5:01am February 18, 2025

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London.

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Morning news brief

4:19am February 18, 2025

by A Martínez

U.S. and Russia to hold talks on ending war in Ukraine, health agencies lose staff in key areas as Trump firings set in, aides to NYC Mayor Adams resign after DOJ moves to dismiss corruption charges.

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U.S. and Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia for talks to end war in Ukraine

4:16am February 18, 2025

by Charles Maynes

U.S. and Russian officials are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia for talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

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Journalists in Pakistan raise concerns over change to law they say will stifle speech

4:14am February 18, 2025

by Betsy Joles

Journalists in Pakistan are raising the alarm about a change to the country's cyber crimes law they say will stifle free speech. The government says it will help curb the spread of disinformation.

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4 thoughts on Trump's new world order from foreign relations expert Richard Haass

4:12am February 18, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Foreign relations expert Richard Haass says the United States' advantage over China and Russia is that it has an enormous pool of allies willing to collaborate. President Trump's approach could change that.

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Mexico's President Sheinbaum threatens to take legal action over the Gulf name change

5:08pm February 17, 2025

Earlier this month, Sheinbaum shared a letter addressed to Google with reporters, arguing that the U.S. had no authority to unilaterally rename the Gulf.

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After decades of surveillance, Syrians are cautiously testing out free expression

5:03pm February 17, 2025

by Emily Feng

A rebel coalition overthrew a repressive regime in Syria last December. Syrians are cautiously testing out the newly expanded boundaries for free expression. But fresh constraints are emerging.

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How Trump's comments about Panama and Greenland are going over in both locations

4:45pm February 17, 2025

by Alejandra Marquez Janse

President Trump says he wants to buy Greenland and reclaim the Panama Canal. NPR's Juana Summers and Ari Shapiro compare their recent reporting from both locations.

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Zelenskyy looks to get a seat at the table for U.S. and Russia's Ukraine peace talks

4:39pm February 17, 2025

by Eleanor Beardsley

In the United Arab Emirates on Monday, Zelenskyy said he's in the region for official visits focused on humanitarian and economic issues. He said Ukraine did not know about the Russia-U.S. meeting.

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