Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China.
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What to expect as Trump and Petro meet at White House after months of tension and insults
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host one of his most vocal regional critics, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, at the White House in a high-stakes meeting analysts suggest could redefine the immediate future of bilateral relations.
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Arizona authorities search for 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's missing 84-year-old mom
Authorities in Arizona are searching for the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend.
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Trump looks to secure critical minerals through first-of-its-kind stockpile
President Trump is launching a critical minerals stockpile Monday to reduce U.S. reliance on China for supplies of cobalt, lithium and other precious materials that major companies need.
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Infighting, money woes drag down NRA's comeback as a heavyweight in American politics
Dismal fundraising and internal strife have hobbled the 154-year-old National Rifle Association in the quest to regain its status as a political powerhouse, according to people familiar with the situation.
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Syria's interior ministry forces enter key city under deal with Kurdish-led SDF
A small contingent of security forces with Syria's interior ministry entered the city of al-Hassakeh on Monday as part of a deal between Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which control the city.
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Japan sets up '24/7' task force to combat online abuse during Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The Japanese Olympic Committee has set up a special task force to monitor and deal with online abuse round the clock during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
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Son of Norway's crown princess to go on trial on rape and other charges
The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit will go on trial Tuesday on multiple charges, including rape, in a high-profile case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family, just as his mother said that she showed "poor judgment" in having contact with Jeffrey Epstein in the past.
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Inside the high-stakes battle over Space Force advocacy
The Air & Space Forces Association and the Space Force Association, along with their leaders, stressed they believe the organizations can work together to advance American space power. However, sources familiar with the matter described behind-the-scenes dynamics that have at times bordered on acrimony.
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Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album
Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA win record of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Kendrick Lamar and SZA won record of the year at an electric 2026 Grammy Awards Sunday night for "Luther."
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Grammys host Trevor Noah targets Nicki Minaj's visit with Trump
Trevor Noah once again roamed through the audience during his monologue to open the Grammy Awards, taking pokes at the stars while standing right next to them, but he saved his most pointed joke for someone who was absent.
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Kendrick Lamar wins best rap album Grammy Award after electric show opening
The hits arrived fast and furious. Rose and Bruno Mars' opened the 68th annual Grammy Awards Sunday with an electric rendition of their multicultural pop smash, "APT."; the Blackpink singer channeled a pop-punk Gwen Stefani in her tie and platinum blond hair.
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Trump's deportation surge loses big in Texas court, but prevails in Minnesota
The Justice Department plans to appeal a federal judge's scathing ruling that freed 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father and suggested the Trump administration was acting immorally and violating the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence.
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Kennedy Center to close for 2-year renovation in July, Trump says
President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
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The Grammys bring more celebrity pushback to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown
Entertainment's awards season has coincided with the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis, forcing artists to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdowns.
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Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case
A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
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Mexico's Sheinbaum pledges to send humanitarian aid to Cuba
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Sunday she plans to send humanitarian aid to Cuba this week, including food and other humanitarian aid.
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Trump shrugs off Democratic upset in deep-red Texas
President Trump brushed off a surprise Democratic win in a Texas state Senate special election -- even though it happened in a district that tends to be solidly Republican.
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Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations
A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Sunday that the existence of "horrible photographs" and troubling email correspondence does not "allow us necessarily to prosecute somebody."
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