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Xi Jinping to Address U.S. Business Leaders Amid Rising Skepticism of China Ties
Corporate executives will pay $2,000 a head to dine with China’s leader in San Francisco next week, in one of a series of engagements aimed at stabilizing the U.S.-China relationship.
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U.S. Finance Agency Lends to Sri Lankan Port to Counter Chinese Influence
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is joining forces with the Adani Group, strengthening ties to India and an embattled conglomerate.
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Live updates: Smaller Republican field to engage in third debate without Trump
Republican presidential candidates, minus former president Donald Trump, will compete in the third GOP debate on Wednesday in Miami at 8 p.m.
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Trump can appear on 2024 primary ballot in Minnesota, state Supreme Court rules
The ruling offered both a setback and a glimmer of hope to those trying to remove the GOP front-runner from ballots around the country.
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More than half of Americans live in places where recreational marijuana is legal
There are 24 states in the U.S. that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana.
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Another election, another sign the GOP could win with normie candidates
The pattern is clear. If only they could nominate more of them.
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The End of Panda Diplomacy?
The giant pandas have left Washington. Some fans find it unbearable.
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Elections Offer Respite for Biden, but Show Disparity Between Him and His Party
Tuesday’s results were a win for the president after demoralizing poll numbers. But some strategists argue the outcomes show only that Democrats are doing well, not necessarily the president.
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Here are five things to watch in the debate tonight.
Can Nikki Haley build on her momentum? Will Ron DeSantis go on offense? Is anyone still watching? Here’s what to look for at the Republican debate.
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Candidates Circle Each Other on Israel Ahead of G.O.P. Debate
Israel’s war in Gaza has become a major focus of the 2024 Republican presidential race. Lisa Lerer reports on how that’s likely to play out at the next debate.