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Thousand of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
The government insisted the funeral was a private affair, even as government ministers attended and state-controlled news media lavished praise on the convicte…
Sen Jim Justice finds way through Senate polarization to bring WWII hero memorial to DC
Jim Justice reveals how a last-minute conversation with Martin Heinrich broke a partisan logjam to pass the Hershel Woody Williams monument bill.
WWE star Cody Rhodes remembers Andy Williams, the pro wrestler known as The Butcher, after his death at 48
Cody Rhodes recalled the AEW debut where The Butcher attacked him under the ring and shared a deeply emotional tribute to late Andy Williams.
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I'm the acting secretary of Labor and I'm here to say thank you to the American worker
Trump's acting secretary of Labor highlights manufacturing growth, apprenticeships and AI job train…
Longevity doctor reveals what matters most for aging well, beyond pricey biohacks
Dr. Annu Navani shares four low-cost longevity habits rooted in sleep, stress management, nutrition…
Cody Rhodes comes to a crossroads after losing to Randy Orton at WWE Sunday Night's Main Event
Randy Orton played opossum to perfection at WrestleMania 42, using a low blow and an RKO to steal a…
Former A’s bat boy fooled women into thinking he was Eric Byrnes, ex-MLB star reveals
Eric Byrnes revealed on a podcast how an Oakland A's bat boy once impersonated him to hook up, a fa…
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North America
Armed Ohio man arrested for attempted attack on Democratic candidate for governor
The candidate, Amy Acton, was not hurt, but her team said several others were injured as the man tr…
Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared …
5 dead after crash at Miami Airport. And, Germany's far-right wins state election
A cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport has left five people dead and several others inj…
Mounties no longer required to wear name tags while on duty
Previous RCMP policy allowed name tag removal only while working at protests
Europe
'We’re all in crisis': Populist far-right 'trend' sweeping across Europe
Annette Young is pleased to welcome our international affairs editor, Philip Turle, and Sylvie Berm…
Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia
Fanfare at Belgrade funeral of man convicted of genocide raises questions from EU over Serbia’s mem…
'Jubilation and pain': German far right marches to victory in key state election
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 7: The far right marches to victory in a German state election: wh…
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border
Connection across Tumen River is further sign of closer ties between the two countries since start …
Asia
Malaysia Airlines flight, with over 186 onboard, diverts to Chennai after snag
Billionaire pharma heir lists Lenny Kravitz-designed LA mansion for $35m
Frank Binder lists his Hollywood Hills mansion for thirty-five million dollars. He bought the prope…
China warns against ‘third party’ interference after reports of US pressure on Mexico
Relations between China and Mexico should not be influenced by outside powers, Foreign Minister Wan…
AI titans’ ‘circular deals’ are starting to look like ‘daisy chains’
The “circular deals” among AI titans increasingly resemble the “daisy chains” of the 1980s savings-…
Africa
Sudan: Human Rights Chief Türk Renews Call for End to Spiralling Sudan War
[UN News] The ongoing war in Sudan took centre stage at the UN Human Rights Council on Monday where…
Kenya: Ruto's Remarks On Foreign Traders Were 'Taken Out of Context'
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei has sought to clarify Pr…
DRC: Displaced Pygmy community struggles far from the forest
In Beni, eastern DRC, families from the Indigenous Pygmee community are living in extreme hardship …
Husband of Tanzania's president dies while undergoing treatment
The husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan died Monday while undergoing treatment in a…
Oceania
French burglar used ChatGPT to locate Canberra home with luxury goods
The crime began with photos of designer items posted on social media in Australia and ended with th…
Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan
UK band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as five shows in SaitamaRadi…
Former childcare worker's husband avoids jail for sharing child exploitation material
Ronald Houghton received a suspended jail term after he was caught bragging to undercover officers …
Cricket Australia green lights BBL privatisation, defying power states
The Big Bash League is set to look like it never has before as Cricket Australia prepares to welcom…
South America
Jaguar Land Rover recortará 4.000 puestos de trabajo por el aumento de costes y por los efectos de los aranceles de Trump
La empresa afirma que va a poner en marcha un programa de despidos voluntarios con el objetivo de l…
Mourinho recupera el célebre “¿Por qué?“ de 2011 para quejarse por el penalti no repetido contra el Betis
En la previa de estrenarse en la Champions contra el Inter, el entrenador del Real Madrid se pregun…
Alix Earle detona su enfrentamiento con Alex Cooper en su nueva docuserie: “Eres manipuladora y tóxica”
Tras meses de indirectas y declaraciones cruzadas en entrevistas y redes sociales, la ‘influencer’ …
“¡Este imbécil empieza a entenderlo!”: Donald Trump ridiculiza de nuevo a Robert De Niro con una imagen falsa
El presidente ha publicado en su red social una foto hecha con IA para mostrar el supuesto apoyo de…
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Utah
Planning smaller homes for Salt Lake City is turning into a big battle - The Salt Lake Tribune
Planning smaller homes for Salt Lake City is turning into a big battle The Salt Lake Tribune
What happened to the Russia sanctions package?
16 novels that readers are looking forward to this fall
Idaho
Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics
Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though the increase remains sharply…
Developers eye Native nations, tribal communities for new data center projects
Officials in Page, Arizona, a small city near the Glen Canyon Dam, passed a land sale agreement las…
Idaho’s wildfires: The risk doesn’t end where insurance does for our small businesses
Wildfires continue to burn across Idaho, consuming hundreds of thousands of acres, forcing evacuati…
Wyoming
Wyoming lawmakers change course on property tax reform amid signs of waning support - WyomingNews.com
Wyoming lawmakers change course on property tax reform amid signs of waning support WyomingNews.com
Wyoming’s wildfire season isn’t slowing down, but there’s a surprising shift in how the state is fighting back - Casper Star-Tribune
Wyoming’s wildfire season isn’t slowing down, but there’s a surprising shift in how the state is fi…
First responders get a free pass to Wyoming’s State Parks. Here’s when - Casper Star-Tribune
First responders get a free pass to Wyoming’s State Parks. Here’s when Casper Star-Tribune
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Ahead of 25th Anniversary, Poll Shows Some Democrats Think There Is Too Much Focus on 9/11 Attacks
This U.S. Citizen Is Suing ICE for Arresting Him 3 Times. His Lawsuit Is Moving Forward.
Despite carrying a REAL ID, Leo Garcia Venegas has been repeatedly detained by immigration agents. …
Trump Switched Planes, So of Course Netflix Had to Make a Movie About It
Vance pours cold water on diplomacy with Iran as battle over Hormuz continues
Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday said the U.S. is not in diplomatic talks with Iran and that t…
China Cushioned Iran Oil Shock By Draining Reserves, While Americans Get $4 Gas
‘the U.S. didn’t have quite the same luxury’
9/11 victims hope newly uncovered records will help illuminate Saudis' alleged role
Twenty-five years after September 11, victims and their families are hopeful that newly uncovered r…
Trump's Beef Tariff Cut Accidentally Makes the Case for Free Trade
As the president liberalized the market for beef, he also imposed new 50 percent tariffs on some $2…
The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump
An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preven…
