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Bill Clinton: 'I did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faces grilling

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein’s sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.

Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China

BRUSSELS (AP) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has had a busy few weeks receiving Western allies seeking warmer ties with the world’s second-largest economy.  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a trade deal slashing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and Canadian canola oil. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Beijing this week to repair ties.

The Trump Report: From Clinton to Iran

Former President Bill Clinton is testifying Friday before members of Congress who are investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering for his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago. The closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, will mark the first time a former president has been compelled to testify to Congress.

Milan Cortina Olympics close as Olympic flag passes to France

VERONA, Italy (AP) – The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games in Olympic history.

US beats Canada for first men's hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

MILAN (AP) – The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed.

Eileen Gu in tears after learning of her grandmother's death

LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) – By taking chances, Eileen Gu is building a sport. She’s winning medals. Yet on a sunny Sunday at the Olympics where she defended her title on the halfpipe, maybe the best prize of all was knowing her grandma would be proud.

Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

Not so fast, Paramount. After a long, tumultuous fight for Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant has finally bested rival bidder Netflix but now faces a new challenge: Winning over regulators. The competition concerns are big. Paramount’s buyout of Warner Bros. would reshape Hollywood in a way that Netflix never threatened to do.

US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month. The Labor Department reported Friday that its producer price index, which measures inflation before it hits consumers, rose 0.5% from December and 2.9% from January 2025. Economists had forecast a 0.3% increase for the month and 1.6% year over year.

Retail customers file lawsuits over tariffs against FedEx and Ray-Bans maker

NEW YORK (AP) – At least two retail customers pursuing tariff-related refunds have filed proposed class-action lawsuits in U.S. courts against companies that also sued to recoup costs from the import taxes the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the legal authority to do so.

BREAKING: Israel's defense minister says his country has attacked Iran

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, with the country’s defense minister declaring a state of emergency across the country. Israel Katz made the announcement as thick smoke rose from an explosion in downtown Tehran, Iran’s capital. Iranian state television acknowledged the blast, without providing more details.

The Trump Report: From Clinton to Iran

Former President Bill Clinton is testifying Friday before members of Congress who are investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering for his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago. The closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, will mark the first time a former president has been compelled to testify to Congress.

Bill Clinton: 'I did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faces grilling

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein’s sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein’s sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.