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European Markets Close Higher Despite U.S. Economic Contraction

This was CNBC's live blog covering European markets. European stocks pared losses to close higher on Wednesday, as inves...

Published on April 30, 2025

US Economy Contracts in First Quarter, Stocks Fall: Updates

Stocks fell on Wednesday, spoiling a stock market comeback in April, as data showed the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter, raising fears the economy was slipping into a recession under the weight of President Donald Trump's flurry of po...

Published on April 29, 2025

Former Bush Solicitor General Joins Defense Team for Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan

Fox News multimedia reporter Caroline Elliott has updates on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan on The Big Weekend Show. ...

Published on April 30, 2025

Cruise Lines Avoiding Haiti Due to Gang Violence: What Travelers Need to Know

Travel expert Colleen Kelly shares the hottest travel destinations for this summer and provides tips for travelers planning a cruise. ...

Published on April 30, 2025

Florida Judge Blocks Enforcement of State Immigration Law

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the state suing Snapchat over child safety concerns and a judge's ruling halting the arrest of migrants. ...

Published on April 30, 2025

Trump Administration's Crackdown on MS-13 Gangs Making Them 'Desperate'

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, joins 'The Brian Kilmeade Show' to discuss the Trump administration's southern border strategy and Democratic support for suspected MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia. ...

Published on April 30, 2025

Ukrainian Journalist's Body Returned from Russian Detention with Signs of Torture

The body of a young Ukrainian woman who died in Russian captivity after being held incommunicado for months was returned to Ukraine showing signs of torture, Ukrainian prosecutors have said. ...

Published on April 30, 2025

Jerusalem Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Road Closures

Wildfires near Jerusalem have prompted evacuations in several areas and led to major road closures on Wednesday as firefighters work to contain the flames amidst dry conditions and high winds. ...

Published on April 30, 2025

Ukraine Set to Seal Landmark Mineral Deal with US on Wednesday | CNN

A long-awaited minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States is poised to be signed on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations, as reported by a source familiar with the matter to CNN. ...

Published on April 30, 2025

Palestinian Medic Released After Being Detained During IDF Attack on Emergency Convoy

A Palestinian medic who was detained during a deadly Israeli military attack on an emergency convoy last month was released on Tuesday, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS). ...

Published on April 29, 2025

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Published on April 29, 2025

The Rapid Decline of Donald Trump's Honeymoon Period

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Spain's Power Grid Operator Confirms Blackout Not Caused by Cyber Attack

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Top 10 Infographics Illustrating Donald Trump's First 100 Days in Office

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Published on April 29, 2025