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At confirmation hearing, Clayton sidestepped questions about 2020 election and declined to say Trump lost Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The US Senate voted to confirm Jay Clayton

Mr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from

Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK.

People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

US Central Command says it intercepted “multiple” ballistic missiles fired by Iran.

US claim comes as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of ‘any action’ to maintain its control of Hormuz.

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island, causing building collapses, fires and widespread damage.

Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.

A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.

As Silicon Valley debates how artificial intelligence software should be created, “open weights” have been a major part of the discussions. Here’s what to know.