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Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
Homan said that “changes have been made” and that acting ICE director David Venturella has issued a new directive that body-worn cameras must be in use if offi…
Hamas taps 'ultimate institutional survivor' as terror chief, sending message to Israel: expert
Khalil al-Hayya, whose four sons were killed in Israeli strikes, takes over as Hamas political chief in a move experts say signals continuity over change.
Former NBA bust Mario Hezonja gets another shot after six years playing hoops overseas
Mario Hezonja returns to the NBA after six years with Real Madrid, signing a $2.8 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers as a retooled wing.
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Jackson Koivun holds off Scottie Scheffler to win first PGA Tour event just 24 days into pro career
Jackson Koivun held off Scottie Scheffler's furious back-nine charge at the 3M Open, but the 21-yea…
Rhode Island dad claims he saw Bigfoot in Connecticut woods — and detailed that it had ‘no boobs’
"If the females are that big, I don't want to see a male,” the Bigfoot spotter said.
Lucas Glover oddly removing shoes at PGA Tour’s 3M Open after golfers’ complaints: ‘Singled me out’
Lucas Glover raised a few eyebrows on Sunday during the 3M Open in Minnesota when he took off his s…
Kevin Long grateful for his Carlos Beltran task that shaped ‘biggest decision’ of Hall of Famer’s career
Kevin Long was transported back to the beginning of his coaching career.
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North America
Oil Prices Fall After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day
No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about…
Billy Bishop jet opponents turn planned protest into celebration after Ottawa rejects expansion
Advocates gathered on Toronto’s waterfront to claim victory in battle against airport expansion
Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of ‘Hate Speech’ After Mayor’s Video Address
The Israeli prime minister criticized Mr. Mamdani for releasing a video last week in which the mayo…
Why Paramount Paused Its Blockbuster $111 Billion Deal for Warner Bros.
A flurry of negotiations last week cleared the way for an antitrust court battle with states that c…
Europe
Ukraine war briefing: Air ceasefire talk ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Romania summons Russian ambassador after shooting down three drones; Zelenskyy to meet Andy Burnham…
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime ministerVolodymyr Zelensky…
Christopher Street Day attack in Berlin: What we know so far
On Saturday, a vehicle drove into a crowd near Berlin Pride celebrations in what is being regarded …
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western …
Asia
Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD
A former security guard from northeastern China has successfully secured a spot in a postgraduate p…
Rainstorm signal lowered from red to amber, while morning and full-day schools suspended
The Hong Kong Observatory lowered the rainstorm warning signal from red to amber at 7.47am on Monda…
Hong Kong international, private school enrolment grows amid drop in student numbers
Enrolment at Hong Kong’s international and private schools grew for a third consecutive year follow…
'I couldn't eat or drink for three days': Chanu's sacrifice behind CWG gold
The 31-year-old from Manipur lifted 85kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean and jerk for a total …
Africa
Burundi: 'A Doctor Told Me to Buy My Coffin' - How Eric Turned an HIV Diagnosis Into Activism
[allAfrica] When Eric was diagnosed with HIV at 26, a doctor told him to plan for his funeral and g…
Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu joins race to lead the United Nations
The former UN under-secretary-general, who served as a special representative for children and arme…
Football: WAFCON kicks off in Morocco with record 16-nation line-up
Thando Sibiya, Sports Presenter and Journalist, is our guest.
Climate experts say super El Niño will negatively impact African economies
The African Development bank says is will likely inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit …
Oceania
Defence Force bomb squad called out after ordnance discovered in Auckland
The New Zealand Defence Force disposed of the item, police say.
Quick hits: Wiggles star's daughter shines, netball 'cleaner' goes viral
Two Aussie besties share a podium, and a very famous face wiggles his way into the stands. Here are…
Stanford refuses to release document Peters says proves discrimination against Indians
The immigration minister has refused to release a document that Winston Peters claims would show th…
Brad Mooar is new Fijian Drua head coach
Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar has been appointed as the new head coach of the Fijian…
South America
Brasil llama a consultas al embajador argentino tras los ataques de Milei contra Lula
Las expresiones ofensivas del presidente ultra generan un conflicto diplomático entre los dos paíse…
María Corina Machado asegura que no participa en las reuniones impulsadas por Estados Unidos entre oposición y chavismo
La opositora venezolana y Nobel de la Paz asegura que no será “obstáculo” si hay avances en la reco…
Milei celebra su gestión ante los productores rurales de Argentina con promesas y sin anuncios concretos
El presidente ultra asegura que continuará bajando los aranceles a las exportaciones cuando la situ…
México se enamora de la hazaña de Isaac del Toro
El ciclista mexicano finaliza tercero en la clasificación general del Tour de Francia, se afianza c…
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Idaho
New expansion of Valley Regional Transit program helps Elmore County residents reach medical care - Idaho News 6
New expansion of Valley Regional Transit program helps Elmore County residents reach medical care I…
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 5:38PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Special Weather Statement: Yellowstone National Park until Jul 26 at 11:40 PM
Puerto Rico tiene otro “inmortal”: Carlos Beltrán entra al Salón de la Fama del Béisbol
Por Pablo Antonio Garcia Escorihuela, CNN en Español Puerto Rico es sinónimo de todo el sabor latin…
Wyoming
LEGION BASEBALL: Powell eliminates Laramie from state tourney - WyomingNews.com
LEGION BASEBALL: Powell eliminates Laramie from state tourney WyomingNews.com
LEGION BASEBALL: Powell eliminates Laramie from state tourney - WyomingNews.com
LEGION BASEBALL: Powell eliminates Laramie from state tourney WyomingNews.com
YOUTH BASEBALL: Laramie Little League wins state tourney, qualifies for Mountain Regional - WyomingNews.com
YOUTH BASEBALL: Laramie Little League wins state tourney, qualifies for Mountain Regional WyomingNe…
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Auchincloss: Likely Need to Accept Limits on Hormuz Navigation, Then Keep Peaceful Status Quo 'Until There's a New President'
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Arena,” Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) argued that we will have…
June Defensive Gun Uses Show Why Hawaii Should Embrace Second Amendment
Multiple injured, 1 critically, after seaplane with 11 aboard crashes in Wash. state
Multiple people were injured, including one critically, after a seaplane with 11 people aboard, cra…
As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade
Houthi attacks for now are shaping who moves Saudi crude, not whether it moves, analysts say, even …
What are the Abraham Accords?
US President Donald Trump has seemingly backpedalled on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.
GOP Sen. Young: It's Trump's Job 'To Lay Out a More Clear Strategy' in Iran
On Thursday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) stated that Presi…
GOP Sen. Young: 'Long Way Away' from Goals on Iran's Nukes, IRGC 'Really in Charge' by 'Many Accounts'
On Thursday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) said that it appe…
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