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Texas real estate agent Mayra Velasquez arrested for 2012 murder of woman stabbed 100 times
The arrest comes more than a decade after Chavez, 32, was found dead Jan. 20, 2012, inside her second-floor Arlington apartment with around 100 stab wounds.
House passes short-term bill to keep government funded past midterm elections
The short-term spending bill would ensure the federal government remains open through Dec. 4, well past the Sept. 30 funding deadline and the Nov. 3 midterm el…
Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule
Sanae Takaichi has said she gets just “zero to three hours” of sleep a night, prompting a debate in the country over work-life balance.
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State of play: Dems battle for shot at crucial Arizona House seat amid GOP's razor-thin majority
Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods are locked in a tight Arizona 1st congressional district primary…
Trump-backed candidates, including ex-Giants, Jets kicker Jay Feely, easily win Arizona primaries — socialist House hopeful gets smoked
He played for six teams, including the Giants and Jets, during his 14 seasons in the NFL.
Australian mom gives birth to rare identical quadruplets: ‘Precious miracles’
The Brisbane couple are now parents of eight children after the birth.
Iran’s Neighbors Long for a Deal, Any Deal, to End the War
Business owners in Pakistan are getting impatient for a chance to finally trade goods and oil along…
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North America
Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
New York Mayor Mamdani said the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the t…
‘The Daily Show’ Tackles Trump’s Latest Move in His ‘War on Canada’
“Fighting again with Canada?” Desi Lydic said about the president imposing new tariffs on the count…
French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as…
Russia Will Not Yield
A journey around the globe showed the country’s relentless adaptation.
Europe
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Neso denies allegations aired by Tory MP that staff took part in cover-up over decision-making in h…
My friends left Ukraine after the Russian invasion. Now I wonder if we live in the same world | Diana Berg
Anger, guilt, shame: the deepest unseen wound of this war is the rift between those who left and th…
Fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations in southern France
Nearly 1,000 firefighters and dozens of aircraft battled a fast-moving wildfire in southern France …
Ukraine war briefing: Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Kyiv’s top commander
Zelenskyy hopes to end debacle over sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov; Kremlin’s sympath…
Asia
Hong Kong High Court judge Wilson Chan to be reprimanded again for plagiarism
Hong Kong’s chief justice will once again reprimand a High Court judge and require him to undergo t…
Tankers carrying Saudi crude for India, China make a U-turn in Red Sea on Houthi threats
On Monday, the Houthis announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening another fron…
iPS細胞使った「リハート」保険適用へ 重い心臓病の治療に
重い心臓病の治療のためのiPS細胞を使った再生医療製品「リハート」について、中医協は、公的医療保険の適…
米オープンAI 高性能モデルが意図せず他社に攻撃と発表
生成AIの「ChatGPT」を手がけるアメリカの「オープンAI」は21日、開発中のAIモデルが、意図しない形で他社…
Africa
South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Says Koeberg Remains Safe - South African News Briefs - July 22, 2026
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At least 144 migrants reported dead or missing off Mauritania
The United Nations said Tuesday that 144 refugees and migrants were reported dead or missing after …
Sudan: Drone Attack On Ar Rahad Market, North Kordofan, Kills and Injures Children
[Unicef] Khartoum -- "A drone attack on a market in Ar Rahad, North Kordofan, yesterday, reportedly…
Nigeria: House Committee Issues Final Warning to Defaulting Govt Agencies Over Fake PFIPC
[This Day] The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the activities surrounding t…
Oceania
Hanson labels domestic violence 'two-way street'
The One Nation leader said women should not 'put up with' domestic violence, as she highlighted the…
Anxiety as Australia issues new travel advice for Middle East countries
As conflict between the United States and Iran escalates once again, the Department of Foreign Affa…
Voluntary assisted dying bill has numbers to pass, NT government says
The Northern Territory is set to make voluntary assisted dying legal in August. The ABC understands…
Southland man's kidney cancer surgery delayed for weeks amid urologist staffing woes
David Evans is bracing for the possibility his kidney cancer has spread when he eventually returns …
South America
Redes de la nueva derecha entre Europa y América Latina
Un libro italiano hace sonar la alarma para los progresistas
El derecho a no ser fabricado
Quizá el derecho que empieza a emerger no sea solo el derecho a la privacidad, ni el derecho al hon…
CAF lanza un fondo mixto para movilizar hasta 150 millones de dólares en proyectos sustentables en América Latina
El banco de desarrollo de la región servirá como inversionista ancla y aportará un capital inicial …
El Estado llega en lancha a la Amazonia brasileña: así es la atención médica en el mayor bosque tropical del mundo
Mientras el debate sanitario se concentra en la innovación, la experiencia amazónica invita a mirar…
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Utah
Millcreek Pizza House; Mountain Mixer Cocktail Contest; Utah Cheeseburger Battle - Salt Lake City Weekly
Millcreek Pizza House; Mountain Mixer Cocktail Contest; Utah Cheeseburger Battle Salt Lake City Wee…
Inmate dies after previously being found unconscious in Washington County Jail
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — An inmate who was found unconscious from self-inflicted wounds in …
'God has a bigger plan': Resident speaks after fire destroys home in Clearfield
CLEARFIELD, Utah (ABC4) — After a fire destroyed their home and killed three beloved family pets ea…
Idaho
Voces Internship of Idaho Loteria Night - Boise State Public Radio
Voces Internship of Idaho Loteria Night Boise State Public Radio
Why this photographer wants everyone to kiss
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Beneath red tinsel and in the dim glow of club lighting, six young c…
What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s secretive facility Trump says the US will attack ‘pretty soon’?
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump continues to claim that the US will attack Iran…
Wyoming
Casper City Council approves site plans for Ice Arena expansion - Oil City News
Casper City Council approves site plans for Ice Arena expansion Oil City News
NOTICE The 9 Mile Sewer and Water - WyomingNews.com
NOTICE The 9 Mile Sewer and Water WyomingNews.com
FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE WHEREAS, - WyomingNews.com
FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE WHEREAS, WyomingNews.com
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China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Phi…
GOP Rep. McCormick: 'Should Have Finished' Iran War 'Long Time Ago', Not 'Let Up' During Talks
During an interview aired on Monday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Rep. Rich McCormick (R-…
Lebanese return to ‘pilot zone’ villages they say Israel never occupied
Under a US-brokered plan, Israel is to hand over control of some areas it occupies in Lebanon to Le…
The Morning Briefing: Pass the Prilosec — Kamala Harris Is Getting Mentioned a Lot
Spain’s World Cup heroes welcomed by millions in Madrid
More than half of Madrid’s population turned out to celebrate La Roja as the players returned to Sp…
US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of its forces launching the latest round of strikes a…
Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?
A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa's growing strategic im…
Game Over: Boy Trying to Play on Girls' Soccer Team Quits After Female Players Stand Their Ground
