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Besieged Sudanese city faces relentless drone strikes and risk of mass atrocities, U.N. warns
Hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid are being battered by relentless drone strikes and face critical water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, while women and girls are reporting hi...
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Trump issues new orders to limit birthright citizenship, Iran shares details of an agreement with Oman to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Trump under pressure to find a breakthrough with Iran....
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Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say
The shooter was a student and deaths and injuries were reported....
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Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money will be used for treatment services for young people....
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Trump signs 2 immigration actions to curb 'birth tourism,' limit birthright citizenship
Additional details weren't provided, but Trump said he thought his latest actions would be constitutional....
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Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has rejected the plan....
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Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials....
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The park service says Trump's arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations....
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European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo
A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to resign....
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A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon
The first mRNA-based flu shot to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be ready for the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's maker...
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Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded....
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Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission....
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How Cambodia became the first Asian country to hit an elusive HIV target
The United Nations has set a goal for near universal HIV diagnosis and treatment for all by 2030. No country in Asia has hit the mark — until this year....
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El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the midterms. And, today, Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a contempt of Congress vote....
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How deep-rooted medical bias creates deadly consequences for addiction patients
Addiction treatments are safe, effective — and rarely offered to patients. That's because many doctors and nurses still view people with alcohol or drug addiction with suspicion and hostility....
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Celebrity culture is one thing. For TMZ, Congress is the new 'reality show'
TMZ is trading Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with a new D.C. bureau, launched in April. The online tabloid's two-man crew has brought an unconventional reporting style to the Congress beat....
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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed...
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Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee want to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat
Regional police and prosecutors said an airport employee discovered a drone near the airport's south runway with "an unknown explosive device," and the object was examined by police...
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Ousted Bangladeshi leader vows to return from exile despite facing a death sentence
Hasina's speech marked the second anniversary of her ouster. She fled Bangladesh by helicopter following nearly two months of protests in 2024 that left nearly 1,400 people dead, according to the Unit...
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Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum
Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil....
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How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump's conflicts of interest and whether he's exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment....
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Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot
A judge has granted the Justice Department's bid to drop a landmark case against leaders of the Oath Keepers, as former prosecutors warn about the dangers of denying the violence of Jan. 6....
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Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group
Candidates backed by twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N party have won 24 of the 34 seats decided in the first two phases of voting, the election commission, s...
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Under China's new 'unity' law, Tibetans fight to preserve language and culture
A 73-year-old retired nurse's decision to learn to write Tibetan language offers a glimpse into how some embrace their language and cultural identity in Tibet....
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Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic primary for Senate
El-Sayed, an epidemiologist, backs Medicare for all and decries corporate money in politics. He beat Rep. Haley Stevens, whose supporters said she would have had a better chance in the fall....
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U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech
The U.S. Army's missile stockpile is dwindling and could take years to replenish. And, the Food and Drug Administration is deciding whether to approve a flu vaccine with mRNA technology....
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Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said....
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Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
Everyone got a little bit of what they wanted in Tuesday's primary elections. It was a good night for the Democratic establishment, the progressives and Republican candidates endorsed by President Tru...
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Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted....
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Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall
Rates are now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying. Mining experts blame toxic silica dust, now more common in mines....
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MLS named LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner. Here's what to know
For their commissioner of the future, MLS owners chose a soccer native. Berg's team is seen as one of MLS's best-run franchises, and he has embraced rule changes designed to modernize the league....
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Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Jeanine John Taele, 38, was taking photos and video and had a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket....
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SpaceX's revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to Earth
On their first earnings call since SpaceX's June public offering, executives said the company is pouring funds into rocket development, Starlink satellites and AI....
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Oregon's wildfire season is pushing ranchers to evacuate their cattle
Oregon has been having an extremely active fire season. Some of the areas burning are critical to ranchers whose livelihoods depend on cattle....
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One Maine community's fight to save a birthing center
In mid-coast Maine a grassroots coalition is fighting to prevent the proposed closure of Miles Hospital's labor and delivery center....
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The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine
The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are firing their weapons at rates far higher than Patriots can be produced....
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Senate Democrats say banks turned blind eye to suspicious moves by Jeffrey Epstein
A report from Senate Democrats accuses big banks of failing to report suspicious money transfers made by Jeffrey Epstein until after his arrest in 2019....
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Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears
Europe's heat wave exposes buried history and new threats — Nazi-era wrecks emerge from the Danube, nuclear reactors face cooling risks, and Greece battles deadly wildfires....
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13 new books in August will get you through the dog days of summer
This month brings riveting novels about dogs, Hollywood stars, small towns and characters with bigger woes than just the sweltering summer heat and humidity....
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5 states hold primaries today. And, Spokane police arrest man connected to wildfire
Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. And, a man has been arrested in connection with a Spokane fire....
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They're a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can't do it all
Drones carrying medical supplies constantly crisscross the skies of Rwanda. The Trump administration is giving a major grant to the effort — and at the same time cutting aid to the country....
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Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane
The suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced nearly quarter of the city's residents....
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The sneaky economics of healthwashing
Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing....
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A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she's suing
Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home....
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Five states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know.
Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races....
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Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language....
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These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they're losing protections
The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is now opening their waters to commercial fishing, spar...
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House Ethics panel recommends censure for Chuck Edwards after harassment allegations
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers."...
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Ripple effects: After Hearn, three others have their Reflecting Pool charges dropped
Prosecutors dropped their case against David Hearn on Friday, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for other people who were charged....
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