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US military launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on US base in Jordan
The U.S. military began conducting airstrikes against Iran late Wednesday in retaliation for the Iranian Revolutionary G…
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Blanche AG nomination looks increasingly precarious ahead of key vote
Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general appeared increasingly precarious Wednesday night, just 13 hours ahead of …
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Florida AG launching investigation into Fauci after Senate hearing
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Wednesday he is launching a probe into Dr. Anthony Fauci after the longtime…
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Obama offers his summer reading suggestions
Former President Obama unveiled his summer reading list Wednesday, featuring 11 books with genres ranging from history t…
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More now say AI does more harm than good: Survey
More Americans now believe AI does more harm than good as concerns grow over the technology’s long-term impact, accordin…
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Trump says he 'respects' Biden's pardon of Fauci
President Trump said Wednesday he respects former President Biden’s pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci, after the retired healt…
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Iran’s surprise attack in Jordan blows up pause in fighting
Iran’s surprise attack on U.S. forces in Jordan is threatening to blow up the temporary pause in fighting between the tw…
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The 'most transparent' Pentagon ever draws curtain tighter around Iran war
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Anti-Government Protests Resurge in North Africa
Amid extreme heat, demonstrators are protesting power cuts—and the governments behind them.…
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Senate unanimously passes resolution opposing pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Longtime Epstein associate serving 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes has exhausted series of appeals The US Se…
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AI giants back employee-led push to pace development
{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story AI giants back employee-led push to pace development Anthropic and…
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Trump shrugs off Cornyn's hold on Blanche: 'I heard he's going through quite nicely'
President Trump brushed off concerns that Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) could hold up acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’…
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U.S.-Saudi Strikes Add a New Front to the Iran War
Iraqi militias backed by Tehran are the latest targets in the ever-expanding conflict.…
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Trump makes new demands for Russia, Iran sanctions bill named for Graham
President Trump on Wednesday issued a new demand for lawmakers to amend a Russia sanctions bill and grant him authoritie…
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Zelensky says he asked Trump for emergency package of Patriot missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he’d asked President Trump for a “winter package” that consists o…
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As Democrats debate the future of the party, Michigan's voters could have a big say
With Democrats sensing a chance to win back the Senate majority, the debate about the direction of the party is intensif…
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The Covid debate that never ended
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stori…
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Trump loses ground with GOP as approval sinks to 32 percent: Quinnipiac Poll
As public criticism of President Trump’s job performance persists amid the monthslong Iran war and resulting strains on …
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Pentagon: New casualty category for renewed Iran fighting tied to end of Operation Epic Fury
The Pentagon said its new category for the number of U.S. casualties and injuries to service members for renewed fightin…
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Todd Blanche’s US attorney general prospects dim as deadline nears
Republican John Cornyn says he will not back nomination without written confirmation $1.8bn slush fund is deadTodd Blanc…
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TMZ's Levin backs 'amazing public servant' Fauci following hearing
TMZ founder Harvey Levin is sticking up for Dr. Anthony Fauci as the nation's former top infectious disease expert was h…
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Senate unanimously agrees to oppose pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The Senate unanimously agreed Wednesday that Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender and collaborator of Jeffrey Eps…
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Two people accuse Epstein of sexual conduct at Michigan fine arts school
Report on Interlochen Center for the Arts details sexual allegations against 47 faculty and staff members since 1950sTwo…