By JOHN LEICESTER, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — In a hypothetical nuclear war involving Russia, China and the United States, the island of Greenland would be in the middle of Armageddon. Related Articles House moves to finish government funding as Democrats decry Homeland Security bill Denmark says its sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump’s Greenland about-turn Jack…
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By LORNE COOK and SAM McNEIL, Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are gathering for emergency talks on Thursday to chart a new course in transatlantic relations after a tumultuous two weeks dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to take control of Greenland. Related Articles Denmark says its sovereignty is not…
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By DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. warned the transitional council in charge of Haiti against making changes to the troubled country’s government late Wednesday, as pressure mounts for the unelected body to move toward elections for the first time in a decade. Related Articles What to know about…
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By JEFF MARTIN, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could crush trees and power lines and knock out power for days, while many northern states all the way to New England could see enough snow to make travel…
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By CHAN HO-HIM and MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writers Wall Street was poised to open with gains Thursday, adding to the rally from a day earlier when U.S. President Donald Trump walked back his tariff threats on eight European countries over Greenland and ruled out using military force to take control of the territory.…
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By GEIR MOULSON and JAMES BROOKS, Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s prime minister insisted that her country can’t negotiate on its sovereignty on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security with the head of NATO. Related Articles Trump’s Argentine ally welcomes a…
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By JOSEPH FREDERICK, Associated Press As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, an auction in New York will feature rare items that trace the nation’s history. A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Abraham Lincoln, his Secretary of State William Seward and his Secretary John Nicolay, sits on display at Christie’s…
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By JAKE COYLE, Associated Press Film Writer Horror films have traditionally been left out of the Oscars, but when nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are announced Thursday, Ryan Coogler’s vampire tale “Sinners” could make history. Nominations will read at 8:30 a.m. Eastern by presenters Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Viewers can tune in live…
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By KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House will look to pass this year’s final tranche of spending bills on Thursday, an effort that is being complicated by Democratic lawmakers’ concerns that the measure funding the Department of Homeland Security inadequately addresses President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts. Related Articles…
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By JOSH BOAK, AAMER MADHANI and WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his “ Board of Peace ” to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body that could eventually rival the United…
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