America’s employers posted fewer job openings in July than they had the previous month, a sign that hiring could further cool in the coming months.
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House Republicans subpoena Blinken for testimony on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, has ordered the secretary of state to appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee by Sept. 19.
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Mongolia ignores international warrant for Putin’s arrest, gives him red-carpet welcome
The country has been a party to the International Criminal Court for more than 20 years, but is also economically dependent on Russia and China.
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U.S. charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in Israel
Yahya Sinwar was appointed head of the group after Ismail Haniyeh was killed in July.
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Federal judge rejects Trump’s request to intervene in wake of hush money conviction
The former president’s lawyers wanted to get the case moved to federal court so they could try to get the verdict overturned and the case dismissed.
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DEA decision on major marijuana policy shift won’t come until after November election
While it’s still technically possible a decision could precede the end of President Biden’s term, it looks far more likely to spotlight Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s positions on marijuana.
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Restaurants around the world are catering to a growing number of solo diners
In the U.S., solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last 2 years, according to OpenTable, the restaurant reservation site.
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Could mass protests in Israel persuade Netanyahu to agree to a cease-fire deal?
Many Israelis blame the prime minister for the mounting number of dead hostages and are calling for a cease-fire agreement to free the remaining captives.
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The Fed welcomes a ‘soft landing,’ even if many Americans don’t feel like cheering
Though consumer sentiment is slowly rising, a majority of Americans in some surveys are still complaining about the elevated prices of necessities such as food, gas and housing.
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Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues appealing to the nation’s Western allies to ensure swift delivery of military aid.