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Sanders pushes 'death penalty' for crucial US industry that could give advantage to foreign adversaries
Progressives on Capitol Hill are pushing a proposal to ban artificial superintelligence, but critics warn the move could hand global tech dominance over to Chi…
Missouri foster mom accused of trading teen for monkey avoids prison
Brenda Deutsch received a suspended sentence after allegedly trading a foster teen for a monkey, as the judge called her actions reprehensible.
West Virginia angler lands 72.75-pound blue catfish to set new state record on the Ohio River
Tyler Harmon's casual Ohio River outing with his dad and 4-year-old son turned into a 72.75-pound blue catfish that set a new West Virginia state record.
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Mamdani under fire after symbolic 9/11 pen goes to former al Qaeda defense lawyer
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash for handing a 9/11 ceremonial pen to aide Ramzi K…
Ladies at the US Open were caught on camera taking notice of a shirtless Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz's shirtless moment after his US Open third round win sent the crowd into a frenzy, a…
LSU fans boo Jayden Daniels during jumbotron tribute after NIL cease-and-desist dispute
Jayden Daniels was booed during an NFLSU video at Tiger Stadium after reportedly sending LSU a ceas…
William Fichtner has ‘never’ regretted turning down roles and refuses to cross ‘certain lines’ in Hollywood
William Fichtner told Fox News Digital that he's never regretted turning down a role if it crosses …
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North America
German exit polls suggest far-right party has big lead in regional election
The Alternative for Germany party has a strong lead in a regional election, but it is unclear if it…
Canadian skyrunner still missing on Italian side of Matterhorn mountain
Kalie McCrystal, who friends say is a highly experienced athlete, was last spotted on Tuesday
Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks
The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehr…
Trump Administration Again Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Restrictions
The filing puts the legality of the president’s push to impose limits on mail voting squarely befor…
Europe
EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns
Protest using 10 coffins to symbolise struggling manufacturing industry to take place in BrusselsJo…
German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far…
Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority
Exit poll shows Alternative für Deutschland on 44.5% of vote in Saxony-Anhalt after huge turnout, w…
Germany’s far-right AfD landslide winner in key Saxony-Anhalt vote, early results suggest
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party headed towards a landslide victory in state…
Asia
Sierra Leone ex-president returns to country after treason case dropped
Former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country on Sunday, where autho…
Lebanon’s president appeals to US for help as Israeli strikes kill 7
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Washington and the international community to help stop Israel…
Aubrey Plaza sells Los Angeles home for $4.375m after listing it for $6.5m
Aubrey Plaza has sold her Spanish-style Los Feliz property for $4.375 million, below the $4.7 milli…
After reconnection, Lake Erie wetland logged 3.44 million fish detections
A rejuvenated wetland at Lake Erie witnessed an influx of aquatic wildlife thanks to its reconnecti…
Africa
Sudan: Seven Democratic U.S. Senators Call On UN Security Council to Pass Sanctions on Sudan to Cut Off Conflict Cash Flows
[United States Senate] U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Friday led seven of his colleagues in…
Cape Verde's President Neves attends funeral of bus crash victims
Cape Verde’s President Jose Maria Neves attended the funeral on Sunday of some of the victims of a …
Angola: Cotton Revival In Busia - Hope Grows Amid Small Farms, Dry Spells And a Silent Ginnery
[allAfrica] The roads leading into the interior of Busia County tell a story of a region that is sl…
Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread
As the Ebola epidemic continues to spread through eastern DR Congo, the death toll now stands at mo…
Oceania
Meth-using, speeding driver with baby in car killed two in head-on crash
Peta Kerr and another motorist died after her car drifted across the road while she was speeding an…
Is AI eliminating the first rung of employment ladder?
Youth unemployment is nearly three times that of the wider working-age population.
Young man died after allergic reaction to meal at mental health facility
A coroner says several matters "tragically aligned" including a nurse "inadvertently" using a curry…
Shoebridge criticises Labor response after IDF officer’s ‘reprehensible’ comments on deadly Zomi Frankcom strike
Greens defence spokesman says ‘words are just distractions’ until government takes action‘Guilt by …
South America
Una jueza dicta prisión preventiva para los dos presuntos asesinos del músico de Camilo Séptimo y su familia
La defensa de Diego Sebastián N y Gerardo N alega irregularidades en sus detenciones, mientras espe…
Natalie Portman da a luz a su tercer hijo, el primero con el productor musical Tanguy Destable
La actriz, que se separó del coreógrafo Benjamin Millepied en 2023, ha vuelto a ser madre a los 45 …
Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles
Slavery’s legacy continues ‘to deprive our country and our people’, says minister, as group prepare…
La extrema derecha roza la mayoría absoluta en Sajonia-Anhalt, según los sondeos
La formación democristiana del canciller Fiedrich Merz se desploma y pasaría de 40 a 16 diputados. …
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Utah
Motorcyclist killed in 4-car pileup amid traffic backup caused by Broad Fire road closures
WEBER CANYON, Utah (ABC4) — A motorcyclist was killed after a traffic accident in Weber Canyon, ami…
Smoke visible from SR-36 near Stansbury Park
MILLS JUNCTION, Utah (ABC4) — Smoke is visible near the Bates Canyon area of Stansbury Park. Traffi…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Semitruck rollover causes closures in Provo Canyon near Wallsburg
UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Eastbound Provo Canyon is closed to traffic near Wallsburg due to a cras…
Idaho
Athletic Club Boise climbs to fourth after 2-0 win at FC Naples - KBOI
Athletic Club Boise climbs to fourth after 2-0 win at FC Naples KBOI
Oregon Ducks snap count takeaways from Week 1 vs. Boise State - Ducks Wire
Oregon Ducks snap count takeaways from Week 1 vs. Boise State Ducks Wire
Meet Robin Hadder, the ‘Pied Piper’ taking on Boise’s problem rats - Idaho Statesman
Meet Robin Hadder, the ‘Pied Piper’ taking on Boise’s problem rats Idaho Statesman
Wyoming
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Allison Maluchnik - Oil City News
Oil City News presents: VOICES w/ Allison Maluchnik Oil City News
Democratic Parties Host Labor Day Event - Sheridan Media
Democratic Parties Host Labor Day Event Sheridan Media
(LETTERS) Ballot initiative, referees and big projects - Oil City News
(LETTERS) Ballot initiative, referees and big projects Oil City News
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Nepal says it will need billions in funding to rebuild after flash floods
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is in Nepal where authorities are trying to begin rebui…
JD Vance Shuts Down Kaitlan Collins After She Asks Cringeworthy Question About Slain Airman
DOW Official: Pentagon Zaps About 100 Cartel Drones at Border in One Month
The U.S. military reportedly shot down around 100 suspected cartel drones at the southern border in…
Trump taps acting Army secretary following Driscoll's departure
President Donald Trump announced that he is appointing Adam Telle to become acting secretary of the…
Vance leads first WH press briefing since Leavitt’s departure, discussing Iran conflict, gas prices and military successes
Vice President JD Vance led the White House’s first press briefing since the departure of former Pr…
