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OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about Pentagon AI deal

A senior member of OpenAI's robotics team said guardrails around certain AI uses were not sufficiently defined before OpenAI announced an agreement with the Pentagon.

8th March 2026 20:44
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Trump says he won't sign bills until Congress overhauls voting

President Trump is pushing the Senate to abandon the filibuster and pass SAVE American Act, a bill top Democrat calls 'Jim Crow 2.0'

8th March 2026 19:48
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Photos: Scenes from Jesse Jackson's homegoing services

Thousands showed up in Chicago over the weekend to pay respects to the civil rights leader, who died last month at the age of 84.

8th March 2026 18:20
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Five key takeaways from an annual briefing by China's foreign minister

Speaking at a political gathering in Beijing, China's foreign minister Wang Yi outlined his country's positions on the war in Iran and general relations with America.

8th March 2026 17:42
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Police investigate an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo

Norwegian police are investigating an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo early Sunday, officials said.

8th March 2026 13:27
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Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights ... and freedom

To mark International Women's Day, we feature portraits and profiles of determined women around the world.

8th March 2026 11:57
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Israel hits Iran's oil depots as clerics say consensus reached on Ayatollah successor

Israel targeted Iran's oil facilities for the first time early Sunday, with videos showing huge flames lighting up the sky, while Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

8th March 2026 11:49
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Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren't primarily to blame

Nearly a quarter of teens sleep 5 hours or less per night and the majority sleep less than 8 hours. The problem is pervasive and technology doesn't seem to be the main culprit, according to a new report.

8th March 2026 11:04
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A new Nepali party, led by an ex-rapper, is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election

A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory in the country's first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the old leadership that has ruled the Himalayan nation for decades.

8th March 2026 08:18
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U.S. Judge says Kari Lake broke law in overseeing Voice of America

He declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void, including the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers.

8th March 2026 08:04