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State Dept. Plans to Close Diplomatic Missions and Fire Employees Overseas

Senior State Department officials have drawn up plans to close a dozen consulates overseas by this summer and are considering…

Phil Mickelson Rips ‘Low Class’ Fred Couples for Brooks Koepka Return Take

By Troy Finnegan is a Newsweek contributor based in Colorado. His focus is golf, football and basketball. Troy has been…

Justin Trudeau Blasts Trump’s Canadian Tariffs: ‘A Dumb Thing to Do’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada rebuked President Trump directly on Tuesday over sweeping new tariffs and pledged to “relentlessly”…

Three-Time MLB All-Star Mike Moustakas to Retire With Original Team

Each year, a number of veteran free agents see their playing careers end with no formal announcement, no retirement tour,…

Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive operations against Russia,according to a current official and…

Oklahoma Toddler Dials 911 About ‘Emergency Need for Donuts’

A toddler with a sweet tooth named Bennett in Moore, Oklahoma, placed two 911 calls to report an “emergency need…

The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted

The board of Virginia Military Institute voted on Friday against extending the contract of Major General Cedric T. Wins, the…

WWE Is Planning The Return Of Randy Orton

WWE fans can anticipate the return of Randy Orton just in time for WrestleMania following a storyline-driven absence. Orton was…

What to Know About Medicaid: Who Is Covered, and What Happens If the Budget Is Slashed?

What is Medicaid, and who is covered? Medicaid is a government health insurance program for low-income Americans, though some middle-class…

Bristol Palin Gives Update on Facial Paralysis Struggle

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Bristol Palin is updating fans about her ongoing facial paralysis struggle.…