Mamdani’s rise in NYC reflects generational fight within the Democratic Party
Newcomer Zohran Mamdani, age 34, has used social media and big progressive ideas to shoulder past Andrew Cuomo, who’s 67
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Trump uses ‘common sense’ to make a political point. It has populist appeal
The phrase appeals more to several demographics that strongly align with Trump, says Republican strategist Frank Luntz, including older voters,
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American ‘Bibisitters’ try to keep the Israel-Hamas truce on track
Several top U.S. officials are in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire and attempt to bring about a permanent
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PARIS — The Louvre reopened Wednesday morning for the first time since the brazen heist of France’s crown jewels
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Read MoreNigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 35, road safety agency says
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Read MoreDozens killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion
People rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker when it suddenly exploded, engulfing them in flames.
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