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Trump's birthright citizenship order remains blocked amid legal battles

The Trump administration may still appeal or seek to narrow LaPlante's order, but for now, the push to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented or temporary migrants is stalled

President Donald Trump will sign new cryptocurrency bill into law on Friday

The measure is meant to bolster consumer confidence in the rapidly growing crypto sector. Its passage comes as Trump makes it a mission to make the US the crypto capital of the world

Chevron clears final hurdle to acquire Hess in $53 billion mega deal

Chevron said Friday that it completed its acquisition of Hess shortly after the ruling from the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris

Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde signs with PSG on deal until 2028

Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde has signed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain's women's team until the end of June 2028.

Germany deports 81 Afghan nationals, 2nd flight since Taliban's return

More than 10 months ago, Germany's previous government deported Afghan nationals to their homeland for the first time since the Taliban returned to power in 2021

China issues safety warning for its nationals studying in Philippines

The brief warning Friday did not identify any specific incidents but told students to increase their safety awareness should they choose to study in the Philippines

EU targets Russia's energy revenue, shadow fleet with new sanctions

The move comes as European countries start to buy US weapons for Ukraine to help the country better defend itself

Civil rights work slows as Trump dismantles education dept: Agency data

The Education Department's civil rights branch lost nearly half its staff amid mass layoffs in March, raising questions about its ability to address a deep backlog of complaints from students

Trump tariffs push Asia toward American LNG at the cost of climate goals

Buying more US LNG has topped the list of concessions Asian countries have offered in talks with Washington over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign goods

Hong Kong's new prison rules to restrict visits, including those by lawyers

Critics worry the changes could undermine inmate rights in a city where many democracy advocates were arrested for their political activism following massive anti-government protests in 2019

North Carolina in state of emergency due to tropical storm Chantal

A one-two punch from Chantal followed by severe weather in the state's center has overwhelmed the response and recovery efforts of local governments, according to Stein's executive order

Trump won't recommend special counsel in Epstein case, says spokeswoman

Officials also said Epstein did not maintain a much-hyped "client list" and said the evidence was clear he had died by suicide despite conspiracy theories to the contrary

Trump checked for lower leg swelling, diagnosed with common vein condition

The exam the White House disclosed on Thursday included other testing that found no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness

Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industries

Trump issued a series of proclamations late Thursday exempting a range of industries that he calls vital to national security

Trump admin tells embassies to limit criticism of foreign elections

In new guidance issued Thursday to all US embassies and consulates abroad, the department said that those outposts should refrain from issuing statements that invoke any particular ideology

Trump admin gives Medicaid recipients' personal data to US immigration

ICE will use the CMS data to allow ICE to receive identity and location information on aliens identified by ICE, the agreement says

Funders pledge $1 billion to develop AI tools for frontline workers

The funders announced Thursday that they will create a new entity, NextLadder Ventures, to offer grants and investments to nonprofits and for-profits to develop tools

Saudi Arabia, Qatar secure home edge for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Saudi Arabia and Qatar drew home advantage in the fourth round of Asia qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday.

Luka Modric expected to bring high standard in new club AC Milan next year

Luka Modric grew up supporting AC Milan because his idol and fellow Croat, Zvonimir Boban, played for the club.

Pop icon Connie Francis, known for 'Pretty Little Baby', dies at 87

Her death was announced Thursday by her friend and publicist, Ron Roberts, who did not immediately provide additional details