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WATCH: Booker continues to reject SAVE Act despite bombshell NJ voter roll scandal
Cory Booker says the SAVE Act would not have prevented the New Jersey software error that made roughly 6,600 noncitizens eligible to vote.
WATCH: Democrats admit when they'd eliminate the filibuster as SAVE Act fight heats up
Trump urges John Thune to eliminate the Senate filibuster or cancel August recess until lawmakers pass the SAVE Act election integrity bill.
Russian Missiles Kill 9 in Kyiv, Hours After Trump Backs Off Air Defense Pledge
It was the second deadly barrage to hit the Ukrainian capital in two days, as Moscow escalates its attacks in an apparent effort to exploit Ukraine’s dwindling…
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Search Continues for 6 Climbers After Pakistan Avalanche
Four bodies, including that of an American climber, have been recovered since the avalanche struck …
Japan’s Rescuers Battle Cruel Heat After Major Earthquake
Kumamoto faces a “double disaster,” as rescuers work in 100 degree heat, and shelters with limited …
Beijing Protests After New Zealand Minister Insults Chinese-Born Lawmaker
The foreign minister, Winston Peters, who leads a populist party, has refused to back down after te…
Extreme Heat Has Transformed What Summer Means Across Generations in Europe
Rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves have changed the feel of the season for today’s ch…
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North America
Death toll in Spain border crisis reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back in to Morocco
The death toll in Spain's Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67. They included some wh…
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Effect of the Iran War on Oil Prices, Munitions and More
The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s weapons transfers to Ukraine for curre…
How Ukraine Is Making Inroads With MAGA and a Trump Ally, Laura Loomer
Ukraine and its supporters have invested years in trying to undo the skepticism of the country’s wa…
In Iran, the U.S. Appears Headed for a Strategic Defeat, Allies Fear
With none of President Trump’s aims accomplished and the Strait of Hormuz closed, U.S. allies see d…
Europe
At least 9 dead, 28 wounded in Kyiv after Russian strikes
At leased nine people were killed and 28 others wounded in Ukraine's capital Kyiv after Russia laun…
Ceuta: Spain under pressure as Italy suspends Schengen deal
Several EU governments have urged Spain to take control of its border following the mass intrusion …
Sánchez condemns ‘selfish’ reaction of some EU countries to Ceuta border crisis as death toll rises – Europe live
In letter to Brussels, Spanish PM hits out at ‘polarising and illegal’ reaction after tens of thous…
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 …
Asia
Forex boost: RBI's special swap facility draws $40.8 bn in foreign inflows
Foreign exchange inflows under RBI's special swap facility reached $40.816 billion by July end. Thi…
'In every national security decision, Doval had a role': Amit Shah praises NSA
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised NSA Ajit Doval's significant national security contributions.…
'As if I am a terrorist': Tehseen Poonawalla claims house arrest over E20 protest
Kulgam terror attack: Kharge claims labourers were asked to 'identify' before being shot
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the killing of two labourers in Kulgam. He stated t…
Africa
France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx to Spanish enclave
France and Italy are boosting border controls after some 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North A…
Ceuta: Most migrants have returned to Morocco, 57 died crossing the border
Spanish officials said more than 48,000 migrants had returned, after around 50,000 people crossed t…
Ceuta: Most migrants have returned to Morocco, 57 died crossing the border
Spanish officials said more than 48,000 migrants had returned, after around 50,000 people crossed t…
Ceuta: What triggered mass migrant crossing?
The massive influx of people was equivalent to around 70% of Ceuta’s resident population. As the fi…
Oceania
Aussies reign supreme over Irish in AFLW international
Australia charges to a 50-point win over Ireland in the first women's Australian rules internationa…
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv kill at least nine and injure dozens
Ukraine downed only one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles during the attack as the country lacks int…
'We are not a monoculture and never have been,' Penny Wong tells Garma Festival
On the second day of Garma Festival, Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasised the strategic importanc…
Live: Diamonds face toughest test yet in push for finals
The Diamonds will take on Jamaica for a spot in the gold medal clash, as Australia's cyclists shoot…
South America
US drops Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian, admits 'botched installation'
The US Justice Department on Friday dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging …
La economía de Milei: estabilidad cambiaria y una recuperación que ¿todavía? no llega a todos
Un balance del primer semestre en Argentina muestra que la actividad económica funciona a dos veloc…
Agustín Guambo: el poeta kichwa ecuatoriano que recorrió el universo en el calor de un manto andino
En la trilogía ‘Cráneo de mar sobre páramo andino’, el antropólogo ofrece una de las máximas creaci…
Venezuela negocia, Washington arbitra y Trump decide
El éxito o el fracaso del diálogo entre el gobierno chavista y la oposición democrática dependerán …
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Utah
Bountiful’s ‘Pantry Packs in the Park’ Returns August 8
On Saturday, August 8, the Bountiful Food Pantry will host its second annual Pantry Packs in the Pa…
88 Texas Cats and Dogs Flown to Utah Amid Flooding - mb.ntd.com
88 Texas Cats and Dogs Flown to Utah Amid Flooding mb.ntd.com
Long-time Salt Lake resident deported to Mexico despite outcry by family and friends - KSL.com
Long-time Salt Lake resident deported to Mexico despite outcry by family and friends KSL.com
Idaho
Cerró su estudio de pilates para perseguir su sueño de escalar montañas, pero entonces ocurrió una tragedia
Por Hanna Park, CNN A principios de este año, Sarah Mallory Geis cerró las puertas de su estudio de…
CNN verifica: Trump afirma sin fundamento que Walz está “detrás” de ciberataque y repite falsedades en la reunión de gabinete
Por Daniel Dale, CNN El presidente Donald Trump repitió algunas de sus afirmaciones falsas más comu…
She closed her Pilates studio to chase a mountaineering dream, then tragedy struck
By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Earlier this year, Sarah Mallory Geis closed the doors of her Pilates st…
Wyoming
Your Saturday, August 1 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City - Oil City News
Your Saturday, August 1 Guide: Five things to do in the Oil City Oil City News
Eight Wyoming Sheriffs Quit, Retire Or Choose Not To Run For Reelection - Cowboy State Daily
Eight Wyoming Sheriffs Quit, Retire Or Choose Not To Run For Reelection Cowboy State Daily
WYDOT releases Transportation Improvement Plan, seeks public comment - capcity.news
WYDOT releases Transportation Improvement Plan, seeks public comment capcity.news
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National Guard soldier who added Mongolian migrant as second wife pleads guilty to immigration fraud
A D.C. National Guard member who entered a bigamous marriage with an illegal Mongolian immigrant pl…
Elon Musk's xAI Files Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota's Ban on AI 'Nudify' Apps that Create Deepfake Porn
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota, chal…
How Jailhouse Snitches Send Innocent People to Death Row
Pamela Colloff discusses the dangers of incentivized testimony, the difficulty of overturning wrong…
The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why
Exclusive: Scientists say about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats have been recorded at a key mat…
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Some companies reportedly using leaderboards for employees who used the most AI in their workGet ou…
Australians value batteries and EVs, but renewables industry must earn trust of regions, summit told
Clean Energy Council calls for a national, legislated scheme to funnel benefits of hosting renewabl…
Icac hits paydirt as Reformers’ ‘shit sheets’ are given a very public airing
Dirt files are always damaging – not least those originating in the secretive rightwing Reformers s…
Bird flu is spreading locally and Australia faces more wildlife deaths. How bad could it get?
Authorities say local transmission of H5 bird flu virus among South Australian birds signals ‘shift…
