Why it's so hard to pinpoint the X-date, when the US defaults
For weeks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been consistently telling lawmakers to act soon because the X-date, when the US could default, could occur as soon as June 1. Now, with June 1 days away, everyone is hoping for a reprieve and that the X-date will slip.
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Turkish election: Erdogan and Kemal Kilicdaroglu clash in desperate race for votes
The last hours of Turkey's presidential race turn sour as the two candidates argue over refugees.
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Family of Aderrien Murry, 11, shot by police demands answers
The Mississippi boy was shot after calling police for help in a domestic disturbance, his family says.
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Sudan conflict: Hospital attacks potential war crimes, BBC told
Mounting evidence seen by the BBC suggests that medical facilities are being targeted by both sides.
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Ukraine war: Wagner may be smuggling weapons from Mali - US
The private Russian military group could be using African states to procure mines and other weapons.
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How Republicans turned on the FBI
Former President Donald Trump wants to "defund" the FBI and Department of Justice. Republicans, alleging the FBI and DOJ have been weaponized against them, have held hearings featuring disgruntled former agents and are also gaming out ways to restrict funding for the federal law enforcement agency.
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US debt ceiling: Congress heads home for holiday without a deal
"We're gonna work 24/7", says House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as time runs low to raise the debt ceiling.
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COP28: Government defends oil boss Jaber to head talks
Government minister pushes back against EU and US calls for removal of Sultan al-Jaber as head of COP28.
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Kerala: Man wrongly accused due to CCTV image speaks out
VK Thajudheen spent 54 days in jail, lost his job and says his life was "shattered".
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'Bama Rush' documentary explores highs and lows of Greek life and culture behind the viral #RushTok
Inspired by the viral sensation that became known as #RushTok on TikTok in 2021, the new Max documentary "Bama Rush" dives into the pros and cons of Greek life recruitment at the University of Alabama. (Max, like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
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Are investors finally nervous about the US debt ceiling?
US financial markets falter as debt ceiling talks continue. So is Wall Street getting nervous?
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Canada's household debt is now highest in the G7
Household debt also exceeds Canada's entire GDP, housing agency data reveals.
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