Some parts of the Western United States got a spectacular show, while viewers on the East Coast were prepared to see less of the event – close to a quarter eclipse.
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New Zealand elects conservative Christopher Luxon as premier after 6 years of liberal rule
New Zealanders voted for change after six years of a liberal government led for most of that time by Jacinda Ardern, who resigned in January.
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Louvre Museum, Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert
The evacuations come amid heightened vigilance around France following Friday’s school attack and global tensions linked to the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Hunter Biden investigations lead to ethical concerns about president, poll shows
More than a third of Americans polled believe President Biden has done something illegal, while an additional third say they think he behaved unethically but not illegally.
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Proposed gag order on Trump in election case puts judge in tricky position
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan will hear arguments Monday over whether Trump has gone too far with remarks that include calling prosecutors a ‘team of thugs’ and one possible witness ‘a gutless pig.’
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Biden awards $7 billion for clean hydrogen hubs across U.S. to help replace fossil fuels
His goal is to establish seven regional hubs to help replace fossil fuels such as coal and oil with cleaner-burning hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity.
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Gaza’s desperate civilians flee or huddle in hopes of safety as warnings of Israeli offensive mount
Israel renewed calls on social media and in leaflets dropped from the air for Gaza residents to move south, while Hamas urged people to stay in their homes.
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‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will cut across the Americas, stretching from Oregon to Brazil
The entire eclipse – from the moment the moon starts to obscure the sun until it’s back to normal – is 2 1/2 to three hours at any given spot.
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Schumer says he’s leading a bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show ‘unwavering’ U.S. support
Administration officials have been speaking with lawmakers about the contours of a supplemental aid package as it continues to determine Israel’s needs.
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Golden backs expanded powers for acting speaker
The 2nd District congressman joined other centrist Democrats in calling for expanded powers for Patrick McHenry so the U.S. House of Representatives can resume its work.