New York Times Says FBI Investigated Reporter After Article About Director Kash Patel’s Girlfriend

The FBI said Wednesday that its agents interviewed Patel’s girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins, when she expressed concern about a death threat received after Williamson’s article was published, but took no further action. The Times, in an article posted online Wednesday, said that the FBI looked on federal databases for information about Williamson and recommended …

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North Korea, Russia Aim to Open New Road Bridge Soon, KCNA Says

SEOUL, April 23 (Reuters) – North Korea and Russia ⁠aim ⁠to open a road bridge ⁠connecting the countries across the Tumen River as soon as possible, North ​Korean state media KCNA said on Thursday, as the neighbouring countries forge closer ties. The project, which began ‌about a year ago, is “an important ‌business” to boost …

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Amid the Gloom, Iran Conflict Hands Indian Cotton Yarn Hub a Win

By Dhwani Pandya and Sumit Khanna RAJKOT/AHMEDABAD, India, April 23 (Reuters) – Supply chain ⁠and ⁠fuel disruptions triggered by the war in ⁠the Middle East have dealt a heavy blow to many Indian factories, but cotton ​yarn makers like Fiotex Cotspin are increasing production amid unprecedented demand from clients in China. India is the world’s …

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Bolivia Nominates Marcelo Blanco as New Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons

LA PAZ, April ⁠22 (Reuters) – ⁠Bolivian President ⁠Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday appointed ​Marcelo Blanco as the country’s ‌new energy and ‌hydrocarbons minister, replacing ⁠Mauricio ⁠Medinaceli less than six months into the ​new administration’s term. Blanco previously served as vice minister of ​electricity and renewable energies. The leadership ⁠change comes ⁠as Bolivia faces ⁠acute ​shortages …

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CBS News California launches interactive governor’s race candidate guide

CBS News California Investigates is launching an interactive tool to help voters navigate the crowded 2026 gubernatorial race, offering a deeper look at candidates’ positions on a variety of topics ahead of an upcoming high-profile debate hosted by CBS-owned California stations. The California Governor’s Race Candidate Guide compiles more than 20 hours of interviews with …

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Senate Works Into the Night in Latest Effort to Reopen Homeland Security Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is working through the night as Republicans are trying to pass funding for two immigration enforcement agencies over Democratic objections and reopen the Department of Homeland Security. The lengthy session is the first step in a complicated process as Republicans seek to work around Democrats’ blockade of the funding for …

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