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US Indicts 11 for Decade-Long Sham Marriage Scheme

Attorney General Todd Blanche announced charges against a New York-based ring that allegedly orchestrated over 1,000 fraudulent marriages.

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Pelosi urged Biden to publicize mental fitness test results

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she pushed the president to release medical data to reassure voters of his fitness to serve.

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Trump Dismisses Iran Oil Threat Amid Reports of Decoy Tactics

The president mocked Iran's new leader while reports suggest staff were used as decoys during a secret transport move.

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Economic Policies Prompt Voter Backlash Against Trump Administration

Dissatisfaction over federal job cuts and economic conditions fuels growing tension at town halls and in nationwide polling.

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Trump Announces Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Will Resign

The White House Press Secretary is scheduled to leave her position at the end of August to spend time with family.

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Trump Says US Secret Service Ordered Plane Swap in Turkey Due to Threat

The U.S. president transferred to a military aircraft after leaving a NATO summit in Istanbul following security warnings.

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Iran Advisor Warns Against Proximity to US Military Bases

An advisor to Iran's supreme leader urged people to avoid US bases amid escalating regional tensions.

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Trump Sued Over Early Access Truth Social Scheme

Plaintiffs allege the former president sold early access to his posts for up to $100,000 per month in a corrupt arrangement.

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Trump Renews Effort to Fire US Fed Governor Lisa Cook

President seeks to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve after the Supreme Court rejected his bid in a 5-4 vote.

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Man rescues woman trapped on US railroad tracks

A 23-year-old man lifted a crossing gate in Hobe Sound, Florida, to free a driver seconds before an oncoming train arrived.

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Karoline Leavitt to resign as US White House press secretary

The 28-year-old official will step down at the end of August to spend more time with her family.

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US Immigration Agency to Equip Agents With Electric Shock Gloves

ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on wearable devices designed to subdue combative individuals through electrical shocks.

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WNBA Denounces Bad-Faith Attacks Following Transgender Athlete Debate

League affirms no immediate eligibility changes after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's comments spark controversy.

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Trump Order to Curb Birth Tourism Faces Constitutional Hurdles

Executive action targeting birthright citizenship clashes with a Supreme Court ruling on the 14th Amendment.

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Michael Steele Criticizes US Plane Swap Incident in Turkey

Former RNC chair says Donald Trump left senior officials behind after becoming dissatisfied with an Air Force One aircraft.

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US Judge Blocks Trump Order Restricting Mail-In Ballots

A federal judge ruled the USPS cannot limit ballot delivery to states that provide federal lists of eligible voters.

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Philippine Senate Continues Impeachment Trial of VP Sara Duterte

The trial enters its 16th day as prosecutors and defense clash over accountability and political motivation.

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Shake Shack Blames Tech Glitch for Price Jump After Customer Declined Tip

A viral video showing a kiosk total increasing after a 'no tip' selection prompted the chain to deny penalty pricing.

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Philippine Senate continues impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

The trial reaches its 16th day as prosecutors and defense clash over accountability and political motivation.

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US Taxpayers to Fund $927 Million White House Renovations

Planned upgrades, including a new helipad and screening center, drive costs for the presidential residence upward.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Step Down

President Donald Trump announced Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August to spend more time with her family.

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Economists Say US Consumers Find Little Relief as Inflation Outpaces Wages

Experts argue that rising prices are eroding purchasing power despite nominal wage growth in the latest economic reports.

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Hegseth Only Cabinet Member on Trump's Secret Flight from Turkey

President Trump used a catering truck to covertly move to a military jet in July 2026 following an Iranian threat.

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Trump Secretly Left Air Force One in Turkey Amid Security Concerns

The US president used a catering truck to transfer to a smaller aircraft while leaving other officials on a decoy plane.

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Kitten rescued from collapsed building in Pereira, Colombia

Rescue crews discovered the animal trapped in debris following a powerful earthquake that struck the region.

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Karoline Leavitt to leave US White House press secretary role

President Donald Trump announced the 28-year-old official will step down at the end of August to spend more time with family.

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Houthi Missile Attack Kills Six on Commercial Vessel in Red Sea

Three Pakistani nationals are among the dead following a Tuesday strike in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

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US Senator Adam Schiff Declines to Swear Off AIPAC Support

The California senator said he will not exclude any person, faith, or organization during a live taping in Sacramento.

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US Navy Families Confront Acting Secretary Over USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions

About 200 families met in San Diego to protest moldy showers and rationed meals during a prolonged deployment near Iran.

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Larry David mocks US Health Secretary RFK Jr. in HBO sketch

Comedian Larry David targets Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance in new series 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.'

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Trump Signs Order to Accelerate Review of Ibogaine

Conservative activists and figures including Joe Rogan have pushed the GOP to embrace the psychedelic drug for addiction treatment.

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Morning Joe Host Calls Trump Administration a Socialist Threat

Joe Scarborough argues that White House price controls and company seizures represent a socialist agenda ahead of US midterms.

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Democratic Senate Nominee Annie Andrews Reacts to SC GOP Runoff

Dr. Annie Andrews addresses South Carolina voters and comments on the Republican field following primary developments.

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Dem nominee criticizes GOP candidates in US Senate race

Dr. Annie Andrews says she is "wildly unimpressed" as Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to a South Carolina runoff.

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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary

Progressive candidate defeats Rep. Angie Craig to secure the party nomination for the US Senate

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Francesca Hong loses Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary

The socialist candidate's narrow defeat follows controversy over remarks regarding the cancellation of Thanksgiving.

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Newsom Labels Joe Rogan Part of 'Toxic Men' of Political Right

California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized the podcast host during an appearance on the morning program Rising.

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Darline Graham advances to US Senate runoff in South Carolina

The Trump-backed sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham will face Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican special primary runoff.

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Trump Reveals Secret Plane Swap in Turkey Due to Security Risk

The US president says he switched aircraft after a NATO summit to avoid an Iranian assassination threat.

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David Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

Milwaukee County Executive secures party nomination after a comeback victory over State Rep. Francesca Hong.

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Mike Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Governor Primary

MyPillow founder alleges voting irregularities after losing the Republican primary by approximately 11 percentage points.

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US Immigration Agency Plans $20 Million Purchase of Electric-Shock Gloves

DHS to equip ICE officers with G.L.O.V.E. devices to gain compliance and de-escalate field encounters.

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Trump Confirms Secret Plane Switch in Turkey Due to Iranian Threat

The president transferred to a smaller military aircraft after a NATO summit as part of a Secret Service security ruse.

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Dutch Hamster's Strava Data Sparks Debate on Pet Welfare

Mollie the hamster logs 10 kilometers of wheel running nightly, highlighting the gap between captive environments and natural instincts.

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Lok Sabha Panel Finds Justice Yashwant Varma Guilty in Corruption Case

A three-member parliamentary inquiry panel indicted the former High Court judge in the 'cash-at-home' scandal.

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Trump warns Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz as peace talks stall

US President declares total control over the waterway while Iran demands six conditions for reopening.

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Green Party leader accuses Andy Burnham of climate inaction

Zack Polanski calls the Greater Manchester mayor's response to summer heatwaves a dereliction of duty.

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Nigel Farage faces Count Binface in Clacton by-election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is contesting a parliamentary seat in Clacton-on-Sea against satirical candidate Count Binface.

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Rubio says US military bases seeing unidentified aerial phenomena

Senator Marco Rubio denies Trump administration cover-up while urging government to take UAP sightings seriously.

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US Government Issues $100 Billion in Tariff Refunds to Corporations

Refunds follow court rulings that certain tariffs were illegal, though critics say consumers will not see the money.

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David Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary

Milwaukee County Executive narrowly defeats Rep. Francesca Hong to secure the party nomination in a key battleground state.

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Trump to campaign for Darline Graham in US Senate runoff

The president praised the South Carolina candidate's 'genetics' and her brother, former Sen. Lindsey Graham, ahead of the Aug. 25 vote.

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David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary

Moderate Democrat David Crowley defeated Francesca Hong on Tuesday to secure the party nomination for governor.

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Darline Graham Advances to US Senate GOP Runoff in South Carolina

The appointed senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham will face Rep. Ralph Norman for the party nomination.

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Doug Jones says Alabama could flip blue in 2026 governor race

Democratic candidate cites voter fatigue with Washington and AI data centers as key drivers for potential state shift.

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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats

Chief Minister C. Vijay leads push to keep parliamentary seats at 543 to protect the state's inter-state representation ratio.

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India Parliament Committee Proposes Price Cap on Heart Attack Drug

Lawmakers seek to limit markups for Tenecteplase after finding a significant gap between landing costs and retail prices.

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N. Chandrasekaran to step down as Tata Sons chairman

The chairman will exit the Mumbai-based conglomerate in February 2027 following a board standoff over his reappointment.

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Gaza Tribunal finds UK complicit in Israeli war crimes

Independent inquiry co-chaired by Jeremy Corbyn concludes UK was an active participant in genocide against Palestinians.

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David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeats state representative Francesca Hong to secure the nomination.