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Abelardo de la Espriella inherits soaring violence, a fragmented Congress and a $34 billion financing gap as he vows to rebuild U.S. ties.
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"Effective immediately, the Department of War has REVOKED former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's eligibility for access to classified information and his ability to hold any sensitive position," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced on X.
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Socialist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker demands Democrats punish those who do not support Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid, prompting sharp pushback.
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The Department of War revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's eligibility to access classified information and hold sensitive positions.
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Readers assess the Democrats' prospects after the recent primary victories by progressives. Also: President Trump's "end run" around the birthright ruling.
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The A.I. economy will create a job boom, not an apocalypse, argues Scott Galloway. Will that lead to a renaissance of meaning for young men? The columnist Ross Douthat, the host of "Interesting Times," isn't so sure.
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The plane apparently underwent fuel and engine problems as it was making its way to the Ukiah Municipal Airport in Mendocino County, California.
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7 killed and more than 20 injured in Thailand school shooting washingtonpost.comLive updates: Teen gunman dead after killing teachers in Thailand's worst school shooting in years CNNThailand school shooting: Teen kills 7 at home and school Honolulu Star-AdvertiserBoy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say nytimes.com
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In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.
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A 68-year-old California man was stabbed to death outside a home Thursday evening — and cops are now hunting for the killer.
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Lindsay Clancy told doctors she drank five days a week and had severe insomnia and suicidal thoughts — but claimed she wouldn't kill herself because of her children — before she ended up fatally strangling them, it was revealed in court Friday.
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Californians aren't on board with Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 — but the governor doubled down on the mandate Friday, suggesting that punishing gas prices in California could incentivize more residents to consider EVs.
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Meta ordered to pay $567M by New Mexico court over child mental health harm ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosMeta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit BBCMeta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico Child Safety Case The New York TimesNew Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million over mental health harms to kids online PBS
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"They got picked up on a hot mic saying ‘Shut her up,' during the playing of the autopsy," Reddington said of Thursday's alleged incident.
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James Carville says 2028 Democratic primary voters will decide the party's future direction, warning of a schism if the DSA wing takes power.
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Iran said awaiting top council's okay for Hormuz accord; US official: ‘We expect a deal soon' The Times of IsraelIran Sees an Opening to Kick the U.S. Out of the Gulf WSJAugust 6, 2026 — Trump says US has ‘massive amounts' of munitions after reports of low stockpile CNNIran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll NPR
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This Ohio congressman should not still be running for Congress.
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Sen. Cassidy throws Blanche a lifeline for attorney general nomination AxiosBill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation The New York TimesBlanche wins votes for Senate confirmation PoliticoTrump administration live updates: GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy backs Todd Blanche's AG nomination NBC NewsMurkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation CNN
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President Donald Trump urged Jeanine Pirro to revisit the dropped vandalism case, sharing photos he says show knife cuts at the Reflecting Pool.
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Over 50 bodies were found decomposing at a South Side funeral home after months of complaints about a foul stench from nearby Chicago residents.
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Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home theguardian.comMore than 50 improperly stored bodies found decomposing at Chicago funeral home NBC 5 ChicagoMore than 50 bodies found decomposing inside Chicago funeral home after neighbors complained of 'stench' foxnews.com
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Coroner: Brandon Clarke Died Of Accidental Overdose Hoops RumorsCoroner: Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke died from effects of cocaine, heroin ESPNBrandon Clarke's death ruled accidental overdose of cocaine, heroin nytimes.comBrandon Clarke's Cause of Death Revealed After NBA Star Dies at 29 People.comMemphis forward Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say
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Iran Sees an Opening to Kick the U.S. Out of the Gulf WSJIran wants to bar US, Israeli ships from Hormuz in deal The Times of IndiaAugust 6, 2026 — Trump says US has ‘massive amounts' of munitions after reports of low stockpile CNNIran says Hormuz deal with Oman won't fully reopen strait washingtonpost.comBrent climbs $1 on uncertainty over end to Iran war
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A "bus rider town hall" hosted by Mayor Zohran Mamdani crossed a "deeply concerning line" by allowing the city's Democratic Socialists of America chapter to have a table at the government-run meeting in Brooklyn, experts said Friday.
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Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO member between this fall and 2029, U.S. intelligence assesses, likely targeting the Baltics or Poland directly.
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A 5-year-old boy with autism was found dead Friday morning after wandering away from his Florida home and into a nearby retention pond.
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Brandon Clarke was found dead in his Los Angeles home from the effects of heroin and cocaine in what authorities ruled an accidental overdose.
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After Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office invited the Democratic Socialists of America to a city-sponsored event, watchdog groups raised concerns about mixing politics with government work.
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The state attorney general said that her office had issued subpoenas and would investigate whether employees at the migrant detention center had violated civil rights.
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WNBPA releases scathing statement about ‘political pawns' in trans athlete controversy New York PostWNBPA emphasizes inclusion amidst focus on transgender athletes ESPNSophie Cunningham wants to put focus back on basketball: ‘What are we doing?' The New York Times‘Are you serious?': Megan Rapinoe wants ‘accountability' from Sophie Cunningham Yahoo Sports
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Ezra Klein answers listeners' questions.
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What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US? BBCTrump signs new birthright citizenship order, ballroom dispute likely headed to Supreme Court SCOTUSblogTrump won't let the Supreme Court have the last word washingtonpost.comTrump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz NPR
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Markets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses, Airbnb Soars and Trade Desk Tanks | Markets P.M. for Aug. 7 WSJU.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July CNBCLabor Market Shifts Into Reverse nytimes.comWhat the jobs report can't tell us about the confounding economic moment CNN'Weaker than we thought': Jobs surprise deals setback for GOP in elections Politico
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College sports bill holding up Senate's path to August recess The HillNotre Dame to the Big Ten? Miami to the SEC? What 19-team CFB conferences might look like The New York TimesPresident Trump pumps up the 'Protect College Sports Act' as the Senate works to pass it Fox NewsTrump urges GOP to keep Senate in session until college sports bill passes
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A North Korea expert said the U.S. can never take its eye off Kim Jong Un and the Korean Peninsula after North Korea test-fired a missile this week.
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US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps aljazeera.comU.S. Lost 23,000 Jobs in July, While Unemployment Ticked Lower WSJFollowing a week jobs report, the Fed's next move hinges on inflation Baton Rouge Business Report
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The group argues that every dollar allegedly stolen by fraudsters should have been used to help a child with autism learn to communicate, gain independence and receive the care they need.
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Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.
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Iran reveals details of an agreement on reopening Strait of Hormuz, but questions remain.
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Plus, the Friday news quiz.
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The confirmation of Todd Blanche hangs on the support of two Republicans who have repeatedly criticized President Trump's stewardship of the department.
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The United States said it halted avocado inspection work in Mexico's Michoacán state because of a "threat to U.S. interests."
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The flu shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older.
The post New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine appeared first on Boston.com.
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U.S. District Judge John McConnell's experience is emblematic of the climate facing jurists, whether nominated by Democratic or Republican presidents.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with legal analyst Elliot Williams about the latest turn in President Trump's battle over who destroyed the Reflecting Pool.
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President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's latest meeting comes as the U.S. has paused strikes in Iran as the two sides negotiate.
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"The President and his allies cannot hold critical programs hostage to their personal whims and political ideologies, destabilizing the country by yanking essential federal funding that was already awarded to the states."
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In his 18½ years at the helm of the Fed, Greenspan presided over a sustained era of American growth and prosperity, yet one that ended with devastating consequences in 2008, two years after he had left the central bank.
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