Ukrainian officials head to US for peace talks - while dramatic footage shows Russian oil tanker being hit

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a Ukrainian delegation held a meeting in Florida, described as 'very productive' by both sides, focusing on discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. No specific details were disclosed, and the meeting followed a series of diplomatic efforts to establish a peace framework.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in peace discussions with Ukrainian officials in Florida, describing the meeting as 'very productive' while acknowledging that significant work remains to be done. This session is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the conflict in Ukraine.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described recent talks with Ukrainian officials in Florida as 'productive' but acknowledged that significant work remains to be done in establishing a peace framework to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. The discussions aimed to create a pathway for a sovereign Ukraine ahead of U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's upcoming trip to Moscow.

A winter storm impacted the Midwest over the Thanksgiving weekend, bringing over a foot of snow and strong winds, leading to significant travel disruptions. Notably, a 45-car pile-up occurred on Interstate 78 in Indiana, and a Delta Air Lines plane skidded off the runway in Des Moines, Iowa, as 53 million people were under winter weather alerts from South Dakota to New York.

Polls have opened in Honduras for a presidential election characterized by accusations of fraud and manipulation, with the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura receiving backing from the United States. The election occurs in a highly polarized environment, raising concerns about the integrity of the voting process.

A legal petition filed by public health and farm worker groups has urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the spraying of antibiotics on food crops in the US, citing concerns over the development of superbugs and potential harm to human health. The petition highlights the annual use of 8 million pounds of antibiotics and antifungals in agriculture as a significant factor in this growing issue.

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