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As Trump leaves China alone in facing high U.S. tariffs, Beijing says "the door to talks is open," but dialogue must come with "mutual respect."
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Russia frees U.S. dual national, Rubio says
Russia has released U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says. She was sentenced for treason last year over a small donation to a U.S.-based Ukrainian charity.
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Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
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U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
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