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In this photo provided by the United Nations, Russia&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and President of the Security Council for the month of July, center, chairs the Security Council meeting on maintenance of international peace and security, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, on the theme &ldquo;Multilateral cooperation for a more just, democratic and sustainable world order.&rdquo; Whether it&rsquo;s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it&rsquo;s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow&rsquo;s presidency of the U.N. Security Council this month, with the growing divide on vivid display.

US and other frustrated mediators call on Israel, Hamas to resume Gaza talks, saying, ‘no excuses’

In this photo provided by the United Nations, Russia&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and President of the Security Council for the month of July, center, chairs the Security Council meeting on maintenance of international peace and security, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, on the theme &ldquo;Multilateral cooperation for a more just, democratic and sustainable world order.&rdquo; Whether it&rsquo;s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it&rsquo;s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow&rsquo;s presidency of the U.N. Security Council this month, with the growing divide on vivid display.

August 9, 2024, 8:42am Politics

Leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar jointly demanded Israel and Hamas return to stalled talks on the war in Gaza next week, saying that “only the details” of carrying out a cease-fire and hostage release remain to be negotiated. “There is no further time to waste, nor excuses… Read story

FILE - The Wisconsin state flag is seen in Madison, Wis., June 7, 2019.

Democrats and Republicans descend on western Wisconsin with high stakes up and down the ballot

FILE - The Wisconsin state flag is seen in Madison, Wis., June 7, 2019.

August 9, 2024, 8:41am Politics

For a brief moment this week, the fierce competition for swing voters in swing-state Wisconsin converged on the tarmac of the tiny Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. Read story

What’s the bill for Harris and Trump to hold a rally in Atlanta? A lot

August 9, 2024, 8:19am Politics

First came Vice President Kamala Harris, then came former President Donald Trump. Two packed rallies, four days apart, the same downtown Atlanta venue: Georgia State University’s Convocation Center. Read story

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris to make first joint trip since Biden dropped out

August 9, 2024, 8:16am Politics

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris next week will make their first trip together since Biden ended his candidacy and Harris took over as the Democratic standard-bearer. Read story

FILE - An iPhone displays the Facebook app, Aug. 11, 2019, in New Orleans. Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election, top intelligence officials told reporters on Monday, July 29, 2024. Groups linked to the Kremlin are increasingly using private public relations firms or unwitting social media users to spread their false claims as a way to hide their tracks.

Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence the US election, Microsoft says

FILE - An iPhone displays the Facebook app, Aug. 11, 2019, in New Orleans. Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election, top intelligence officials told reporters on Monday, July 29, 2024. Groups linked to the Kremlin are increasingly using private public relations firms or unwitting social media users to spread their false claims as a way to hide their tracks.

August 9, 2024, 7:46am Business

Iran is accelerating online activity that appears intended to influence the U.S. election, in one case targeting a presidential campaign with an email phishing attack, Microsoft said Friday. Read story

Officials take a closer look at the Interstate 5 Bridge following a celebration of $1.5 billion in new federal funding toward replacing the century-old structure.

Federal, state officials celebrate $1.5 billion federal investment for I-5 Bridge replacement

Officials take a closer look at the Interstate 5 Bridge following a celebration of $1.5 billion in new federal funding toward replacing the century-old structure.

August 8, 2024, 5:41pm Clark County News

In July, officials secured nearly $1.5 billion in new federal funding to replace the century-old Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

Franz, Dhingra concede primary defeat in U.S. House, AG races

August 8, 2024, 5:25pm Election

Two key primary races in Washington took further shape Wednesday evening when trailing candidates conceded their races. Read story

The Clark County Council approved a nearly $1 million contract to provide direct financial assistance for heating low-income households as well as help them replace inefficient, outdated or unsafe heating and cooling systems. The money came from the state's Climate Commitment Act.

$1 million to help heat Clark County homes would go away if I-2117 is approved

The Clark County Council approved a nearly $1 million contract to provide direct financial assistance for heating low-income households as well as help them replace inefficient, outdated or unsafe heating and cooling systems. The money came from the state's Climate Commitment Act.

August 8, 2024, 5:08pm Business

Several new state-sponsored programs that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have popped up in recent months, but they may not be available for long. Read story