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Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."
From night life in Egypt to rice farming in Vietnam, the war in Iran is a drain
Fuel costs more. Food is harder to get. Jobs are evaporating. And in Cairo, cafes and restaurants are ordered to close at 9 p.m.
A real-life Kraken stalked the seas of the late Cretaceous
Researchers discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures who hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago, competing with large apex predators.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The move paves the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, the president's nominee to head the central bank.
Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children's delight
The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed.
How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca
The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.