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Netanyahu Is Out: Naftali Bennett Will Be Installed As Israel's New Prime Minister

Naftali Bennett is Israel's new prime minister. He will serve two years before handing the reigns to political partner Yair Lapid for the remaining two years of the term. The two politicians worked together to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu who served as prime minister for the last 12 years. Menahem Kahana/AP hide caption

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Netanyahu Is Out: Naftali Bennett Will Be Installed As Israel's New Prime Minister

The Israeli Knesset has voted to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu after 12 years is power. Israel's longest-serving prime minister will be succeeded by Naftali Bennett, a former aide turned political rival.

Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It

A wall-mounted thermostat in a California home. New research finds households that can least afford it are spending more than they have to on electricity. Smith Collection/Gado/Gado via Getty Images hide caption

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Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It

President Biden's climate plans call for spending big on energy efficiency. New research could help make sure it actually targets the poor and minority households that most need it.

Biden Pushes G-7 Allies To Take A Tougher Stance On China

President Biden meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G-7 summit. A White House official said Biden did a lot of "diplomatic speed-dating" with world leaders. Official Photo/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden Pushes G-7 Allies To Take A Tougher Stance On China

President Biden has said China poses one of the biggest strategic challenges to the United States. At the G-7, he convinced key allies to help push back against Beijing.

Update On Infrastructure Bill Negotiations

A bipartisan group of 10 senators has a framework for an infrastructure deal that doesn't include any tax increases, but the White House isn't signed on and lawmakers are still working on the details.

Update On Infrastructure Bill Negotiations

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Biden And Putin Won't Hold A Joint News Conference After Their Geneva Meeting

Joe Biden met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow in 2011, when Biden was U.S. vice president and Putin was Russia's prime minister. A decade later, the two will meet as presidents in Geneva on June 16. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP hide caption

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Biden And Putin Won't Hold A Joint News Conference After Their Geneva Meeting

Biden will instead hold a solo press conference, which a White House official called "the appropriate format to clearly communicate with the free press the topics that were raised in the meeting."

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Nicaragua Sees Democracy Crisis As President Ortega Jails Potential Election Rivals

President Daniel Ortega continues to crack down on political opponents, jailing at least seven potential challengers in November's presidential election.

Nicaragua Sees Democracy Crisis As President Ortega Jails Potential Election Rivals

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Week In Politics: Biden Embarks On First European Tour As President

President Joe Biden goes to Europe, a developing scandal from the previous administration's Department of Justice, plus infrastructure talks get a lifeline from a group of Senators from both parties.

Week In Politics: Biden Embarks On First European Tour As President

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Biden's Summit With Putin Follows A Harrowing History Of U.S. Meetings With Russia

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive on Air Force One at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk on June 9 ahead of a series of summits and meetings in Europe. Joe Giddens/WPA Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden's Summit With Putin Follows A Harrowing History Of U.S. Meetings With Russia

When Russia was still the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, summits with its leaders were largely about fears of a thermonuclear duel and mass annihilation. Here's a look back at the highlights.

Crime Is The Key Issue In New York City Mayor's Race

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Crime Is The Key Issue In New York City Mayor's Race

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With COVID-19 on the decline, New York voters want to know what mayoral candidates will do about rising crime.

Crime Is The Key Issue In New York City Mayor's Race

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