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Cesar Chavez, civil rights icon, accused of sexually abusing underage girls for years

Several organizations have canceled celebrations to mark this month's Cesar Chavez Day after allegations surfaced that the commemorative holiday's namesake may have engaged in sexually inappropriate behavior with both adults and children.

Iran confirms Intelligence Minister Khatib killed in third high-profile assassination this week

Israel announced the killing of another top Iranian official, this time Esmaeil Khatib, the country's intelligence minister, on Wednesday.

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, Still Projects One Rate Cut in 2026

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to hold its key interest rate steady as policymakers navigate their way through higher-than-expected inflation readings, mixed signs on the labor market – and a war.

Rand Paul confronts Markwayne Mullin over ‘snake’ remark; says he has ‘anger issues’

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) confronted Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) about his past comments calling him a snake, saying “tell it to my face.”