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Trump’s scary helicopter trip did not happen, says ex-mayor
Read MoreWillie Brown says story is “fiction” and rejects claim he told Trump “terrible things” about Kamala Harris.Willie Brown says story is “fiction” and rejects claim he told Trump “terrible things” about Kamala Harris.
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Federal appeals court rules against Biden student debt relief program
Read More The Save plan – a means-tested program – was blocked from further implementation by Republican-appointed judges A federal appeals court has sided with Republican-controlled states to deliver another setback to Joe Biden’s student loan relief plan designed to reduce monthly payments for millions of lower-income graduates and speed up debt forgiveness for some…
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Summer Olympics in Paris enter final stretch
Read MoreIt’s the final days of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Just two days of competition remain ahead of Sunday’s closing ceremony. Here’s what to know about what’s left for the 2024 Olympic Games.It’s the final days of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Just two days of competition remain ahead of Sunday’s closing…
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Utah’s famed ‘Double Arch’ geographical feature collapses
Read More Park rangers suspect changing water levels and erosion to blame for the collapse of the popular tourist attraction A large geological feature in southern Utah known as the “Double Arch”, the “Hole in the Roof” and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl” has collapsed, National Park Service officials said on Friday. No injuries were reported.…
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Mother is fatally run over in the exact spot where MS-13 murdered her daughter
Read More Tragedy struck twice for one family – in the same spot on the same road, exactly two years apart. James Liddell reports Tragedy struck twice for one family – in the same spot on the same road, exactly two years apart. James Liddell reports
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Did the Alcatraz escapees live out their days in freedom in Brazil? Their nephew’s new book says yes
Read More The 1962 escape from Alcatraz by three prisoners immediately became the stuff of legend – and quickly film – that has never been fully explained. A new book about brothers John and Clarence Anglin, who planned the caper to freedom with a third felon, claims the trio survived and made it to South…
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Meaning of new Banksy series revealed as latest London artwork emerges
Read More Exclusive: secretive artist says he wants to cheer up people with pelicans, goats, monkeys – and now a black cat on a billboard A big cat by Banksy appeared, poised ready to pounce, on a bare wooden advertising hoarding on Edgware Road in Cricklewood, north-west London, on Saturday. The anonymous artist known as…
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How the Paris Olympic Games will be remembered
Read MoreAfter the Olympics comes the Olympic Museum – a site to commemorate the athleticism and sportsmanship that was displayed during the Games. Museum workers are already busy preparing for the museum to remember the Paris Olympics. Dana Jacobson has more.After the Olympics comes the Olympic Museum – a site to commemorate the athleticism and…
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Inside the fight to bring locals back to a beloved Paris landmark
Read MoreParis’ Champs-Elysees has been at the center of the Olympics and has long been a gathering spot in French life. But many Parisians have fallen out of love with the area, with a new study saying just 5% of daily visitors are local. Michelle Miller has more on the plan developed by French officials…
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Nicolas Maduro’s government is openly cracking down on protestors on social media
Read More Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is using social media to crack down on government opponents and glorify security forces. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is using social media to crack down on government opponents and glorify security forces.
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Russia in ‘counter-terror’ mode over Ukraine attack
Read MoreRussia imposes strict measures in three regions to try to halt a surprise incursion by Ukrainian troops.Russia imposes strict measures in three regions to try to halt a surprise incursion by Ukrainian troops.
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In a first since the war began, Ukraine launched an invasion into Russia
Read More Ukraine invaded Russia this week – an attack that was shocking in scope and execution. Ukraine’s cross-border incursion into western Russia is now in its fifth day. Ukraine invaded Russia this week – an attack that was shocking in scope and execution. Ukraine’s cross-border incursion into western Russia is now in its fifth…
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Airstrike at Gaza mosque kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say
Read MoreA deadly Israeli airstrike at a mosque in Gaza during dawn prayers left at least 80 people dead, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The Israeli military says Hamas fighters were operating a command center within the compound.A deadly Israeli airstrike at a mosque in Gaza during dawn prayers left at least 80 people…
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Brazilian authorities investigate plane crash that killed 61 people
Read MoreBrazilian authorities are searching for answers after a passenger plane crashed, killing all 61 people on board. Video shows the aircraft spiraling out of control and plunging to the ground. Authorities did discover the black box and hope it can help in their investigation.Brazilian authorities are searching for answers after a passenger plane crashed,…
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Parents of girl who died in Southport stabbing say her sister witnessed attack
Read More Bebe King’s parents pay tribute to their ‘sweet, kind, and spirited’ daughter and reveal her older sister escaped attack The parents of a six-year-old girl who died after being stabbed in Southport have paid tribute to their “beloved” daughter, and said her sister witnessed the attack and escaped. Bebe King died after being…
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Ethiopian Runner Tamirat Tola Wins Men’s Marathon at Paris Olympics
Read More PARIS — Ethiopian runner Tamirat Tola won the men’s marathon at the Paris Olympics on Saturday to end Kenya’s dominance of the race. Tola finished in an Olympic record time of 2 hours, 6 minutes and 26 seconds, with Belgium’s Bashir Abdi finishing 21 seconds behind and Benson Kipruto taking bronze for Kenya,…
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‘Catch of the week’: fisher lands Lego shark lost at sea for 27 years
Read More Man finds rare item from ‘Great Lego Spill of 1997’ on top of his fishing nets after an expedition in Cornwall A fisher from Devon has caught a rare Lego shark 27 years after it went missing from a shipping container in the 1990s. The toy is one of 5m pieces lost overboard…
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Travis Scott remains in French police custody after altercation at hotel
Read MoreIn a statement, the Paris prosecutor’s office said the custody order for the 33-year-old rapper was extended Friday night.In a statement, the Paris prosecutor’s office said the custody order for the 33-year-old rapper was extended Friday night.
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UK’s worst riots in years were incited by online disinformation about asylum seekers
Read More NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Marc Owen-Jones, a disinformation researcher, about the role of social media during race riots in the UK. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Marc Owen-Jones, a disinformation researcher, about the role of social media during race riots in the UK.
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After Hasina: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future
Read MoreThe overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat. However, many challenges lie ahead.The overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat. However, many challenges lie ahead.
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Disney unveils Avatar 3’s official title and new films
Read MoreDetails of new films including the third Avatar and a new Star Wars are announced at a Disney fan event.Details of new films including the third Avatar and a new Star Wars are announced at a Disney fan event.
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July was California’s hottest month in history
Read More Some areas see days of temperatures over 100F, drying plants and fueling wildfires as extreme heat creates deadly conditions California experienced its hottest month on record in July as grueling heat baked the American west for weeks on end. The state’s average temperature for the month was 81.7F (27.6C), according to the National…
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Special treat for stargazers as Perseid meteor shower set to light up night sky
Read More Perseids will be at their height Sunday night into Monday – and viewers will be able to spot a flurry of shooting stars If you’ve been waiting to make a wish, this weekend may be your best opportunity to spot a shooting star. The Perseids – a meteor shower visible from late-July to…
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Horses in Olympics Games events suffering pain from too-tight nosebands, says expert
Read More Some competitors accused of also trying to cover up cruel ‘blue tongue’ condition with white foam Some competitors accused of also trying to cover up cruel ‘blue tongue’ condition with white foam
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Dozens dead after Israeli airstrike on Gaza mosque, health ministry says
Read MoreDozens were sheltering in the compound, which includes a school.Dozens were sheltering in the compound, which includes a school.
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Israel strikes on Gaza school site kill almost 100, Palestinian officials say
Read More Compound where about 6,000 displaced people were sheltering hit as many prepared for dawn prayers Middle East crisis live – latest updates About 100 people have been killed in Israeli missile strikes on a school compound in Gaza City, according to the Hamas-run Gaza government, the latest in a string of attacks on…
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UK weather: weekend of ‘strong summer sunshine’ expected
Read More Met Office also predicts thundery showers in parts of the country, with temperatures as high as 34C on Monday The UK will experience a short period of “strong summer sunshine” this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach into the high 20s. However, forecasters have warned “thundery” showers may also be on the way.…
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Migrant workers sent $650bn overseas last year – what it means
Read MorePeople living abroad are sending more money to their families at home, but how do money transfers work?People living abroad are sending more money to their families at home, but how do money transfers work?
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Q&A: Make the most of your workouts by training like the athletes of Team USA
Read More Even if you’re not competing on a world stage, learning to fuel your body and mind like an Olympic or Paralympic athlete may help you boost your own game. Even if you’re not competing on a world stage, learning to fuel your body and mind like an Olympic or Paralympic athlete may help…
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Susan Wojcicki: Former YouTube boss dies at 56
Read More Susan Wojcicki, who led YouTube through one of its most turbulent and fastest-growing periods, has died at 56. Susan Wojcicki, who led YouTube through one of its most turbulent and fastest-growing periods, has died at 56.
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Travis Scott remains in French police custody after altercation with security guard in Paris hotel
Read MoreFrench prosecutors say they have extended the police custody order for rapper Travis ScottFrench prosecutors say they have extended the police custody order for rapper Travis Scott
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‘Bloody massacre’: Reactions to Israeli attack on Gaza school
Read MoreAn Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City has been condemned by Hamas as a ‘dangerous escalation’.An Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City has been condemned by Hamas as a ‘dangerous escalation’.
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Sonic booms – the psychological warfare Israel uses to sow fear in Lebanon
Read MoreSince October 7, Israel has been using thunderous noise, triggering memories of Beirut’s devastating port explosion.Since October 7, Israel has been using thunderous noise, triggering memories of Beirut’s devastating port explosion.
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Minister warns CrossCountry about ‘dire’ service amid reduced timetable
Read More Transport secretary had ‘no choice’ but to approve cuts – but warns she will take further action if improvements not made The transport secretary has expressed “serious concern” about railway operator CrossCountry, warning she may take further action amid its ongoing reduction in services. Louise Haigh said she had little choice but to…
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Israel’s urban warfare tactics in Gaza offer lessons for NATO armies
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