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Hamas is currently holding roughly 240 hostages, many of whom are believed to be from foreign countries.

Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, had strongly denied the rape, and sex trafficking claims lodged by the singer Cassie when she filed a New York federal lawsuit.

Judge Arthur Engoron denied a request by Donald Trump and his co-defendants for a mistrial in the $250 million civil business fraud case against them.

Donald Trump and other defendants are charged with racketeering over their attempt to reverse his 2020 election loss to Presiden Biden in Georgia.

Donald Trump is due to stand trial in March on federal criminal charges related to his attempt to undo the election victory of President Joe Biden.

No Labels group raised over $21 million last year from anonymous donors, with a bulk of the money coming from people who gave $100,000 or more.

The White House said it was "unacceptable to repeat the hideous lie behind the most fatal act of Antisemitism in American history at any time."

The resolution to expel Rep. George Santos came after a damning ethics report alleged the scandal-plagued GOP freshman committed campaign fraud and theft.

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. business executives Wednesday the two countries have to choose between being adversaries or partners.

A New York judge temporarily suspended a gag order barring Donald Trump from commenting on court staff in his $250 million civil business fraud trial.

Santos, who was already facing related criminal charges in New York federal court, announced that he would not seek reelection in 2024.

Sean Combs, a major force in hip-hop music, denies allegations that he sexually abused and exploited his accuser, Casandra Ventura, who sued him in New York.

Trump Media and Technology Group was founded in 2021, after Trump was banned from several mainstream social media sites.

David DePape faces a potential sentence of life in prison for the brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Republican Rep. George Santos of New York likely committed campaign fraud and other ethical violations, a House Ethics subcommittee unanimously concluded.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement with Morgan Stanley over its disposal of computers containing customer personal data.

The Xi dinner was a hot ticket for CEOs of America's most prominent companies, and a chance to rub elbows with high-ranking Chinese government ministers.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to resume high-level military communication, according to both countries.

U.S. President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of China are expected to discuss fentanyl flows, use of artificial intelligence and access to high-end tech.