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The two rounds of indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran have produced unique proposals addressing Iran’s nuclear program — its enrichment capabilities and supply of highly enriched uranium — and how to make a deal that’s economically beneficial to both countries, diplomatic sources tell CBS News. While Tehran seeks sanctions relief from the U.S., a diplomatic source with knowledge of the Oman-mediated negotiations told CBS News that Iran has also indicated it may be willing to purchase American aircraft and to offer possible access to oil and gas fields and joint investment opportunities. Two regional officials told CBS News that diplomats…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Team USA women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight’s massive third-period goal that sent the gold medal game against Canada to overtime had historic implications Thursday night in Milan.Knight became the greatest women’s hockey scorer in Olympic history when she tipped home Julia Edwards’ shot at the blue line with just 2:04 left on the clock while the U.S. had an empty net, to tie the gold medal game at one goal apiece. Finally, Team USA was able to erase the shutout against Canada, and it ultimately worked in their favor.  Hilary Knight (21) of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents on Thursday approved a rule requiring its universities to allow students to graduate without studying “unnecessarily controversial subjects.”The rule, approved unanimously, also states that faculty must include the topics they plan to teach in their syllabi and follow that plan throughout the course, according to The Texas Tribune. When courses include controversial subject matter, instructors are directed to take a “broad and balanced approach” to the discussion.The policy does not define what constitutes “controversial” or a “broad and balanced approach.” Board Chair Kevin Eltife…

Angelina Stamper listens to the voicemail her son left her almost every day. “Hey Mom, happy birthday, just calling again. Give me a call back.”The message was recorded on Oct. 17, 2024. Six weeks later, her 28-year-old son, Sheldon Stamper, took his own life.Now, more than a year after his death, the Osoyoos, B.C., mother says she is still searching for answers about what happened during his time in psychiatric care, and why she cannot access his medical records.“I just want to know what happened, I just want to know why it happened,” said Stamper.Stamper says her son had been…

Ellyse Perry has gone from being an opening bowler and lower-order player to one of Australia’s best-ever batters ahead of her 350th international.

JAKARTA: Indonesia and the United States have signed an agreement on reciprocal trade, with Washington maintaining the 19 per cent tariff it had previously agreed for goods exported by the Southeast Asian country, Indonesia said on Friday (Feb 20).The signing of the agreement by Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer followed months of negotiations, after Washington last year agreed to lower Indonesia’s exports to the United States to 19 per cent, down from an initial rate of 32 per cent.”This deal respects the sovereignty of both countries,” Airlangga said from Washington during…

Listen to this article | 4 minsinfoThe United Nations announced that the United States has paid approximately $160m towards its nearly $4bn in outstanding dues.The payment goes towards the UN’s regular operating budget, according to spokesman Stephane Dujarric.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut the shortfall comes as the administration of US President Donald Trump has openly questioned its commitment to the UN and has slashed money earmarked for the international body.Still, on Thursday, Trump appeared to endorse funding the UN during the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, DC.“We’re going to help them money-wise, and we’re going…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! MANCHESTER, N.H. — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tops the list of potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders in a new poll conducted in New Hampshire, which has traditionally held the first primary in the race for the White House for over a century.Twenty percent of Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire said they would vote for Buttigieg if the 2028 presidential nomination contest was held today. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York were tied for second at 15%, with former Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democrats’ 2024 nominee,…

Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Akamai Technologies — Shares of the cloud computing company dropped almost 8% in the after-hours session after Akamai gave disappointing first-quarter guidance. Akamai said it sees first-quarter adjusted earnings ranging between $1.50 and $1.67 per share, compared to the $1.75 per share consensus estimate from analysts polled by LSEG. Dropbox — Dropbox slipped less than 1%. Dropbox reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share, narrowly beating the 67 cents per share anticipated by analysts, per LSEG. Revenue for the period was $636 million, surpassing the Street’s call for $629…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 2016 email exchange reveals Jeffrey Epstein received a high-dollar real estate proposal involving buildings leased by the Pentagon, with the broader portfolio featuring federal tenants including the FBI and U.S. courthouses — placing the disgraced financier in discussions tied to key pillars of the government.The proposal came years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution of minors in June 2008, serving 18 months in jail and becoming a convicted sex offender.Records show David Stern, who served as an intermediary between Epstein and former Prince Andrew, forwarded a real estate investment proposal,…