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Today in History: August 7, Twin Tower tightrope walk

Today in History: August 7, Twin Tower tightrope walk

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Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires

Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires

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The Latest: Biden decries 'extremism' on the Supreme Court, lays out plans for reforms

President Joe Biden decried “extremism” that he says has undermined public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court, as he called on Congress to quickly establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the court’s nine justices

The Latest: Biden decries 'extremism' on the Supreme Court, lays out plans for reforms
Environment|Health|Science

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain health than other air pollution

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says
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Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas

Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline
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What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles leads US in gymnastics final Tuesday, July 30

Simone Biles leads the United States women into the gymnastics team final as part of an action-packed slate Tuesday at the 2024 Paris Olympics

What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Simone Biles leads US in gymnastics final Tuesday, July 30
Economy|Europe|News|World

Putin often cites Russia’s 'nuclear doctrine' governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?

In a blunt signal to discourage the West from increasing military support for Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin says Russia could revise its nuclear doctrine regarding the use of its atomic arsenal

Putin often cites Russia’s 'nuclear doctrine' governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate

Asian stocks are mostly higher following a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate
Health|News|Opinion|Sports|US

American gymnast Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trials

American gymnast Shilese Jones is aiming for the 2028 Olympics after a left knee injury ended her shot at reaching Paris

American gymnast Shilese Jones pointing toward 2028 Olympics following knee injury at US trials
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The Latest: Project 2025's director steps down and Trump says Harris 'doesn't like Jewish people'

Former President Donald Trump has said in a radio interview that Vice President Kamala Harris “doesn’t like Jewish people” and appeared to agree with a host who called her Jewish husband, Doug Emhoff, “a crappy Jew.”

The Latest: Project 2025's director steps down and Trump says Harris 'doesn't like Jewish people'
News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel says it killed one of Hezbollah's commanders in Beirut strike

Israel has struck the Lebanese capital of Beirut and says it killed the militant commander allegedly behind a rocket strike that killed 12 youths

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel says it killed one of Hezbollah's commanders in Beirut strike
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Drugmaker Pfizer hikes 2024 forecast again after initially underwhelming Wall Street

Pfizer now expects 2024 earnings to wind up well above analyst expectations after starting the year with a forecast that disappointed Wall Street

Drugmaker Pfizer hikes 2024 forecast again after initially underwhelming Wall Street
News|Technology|US

A panel that blew off a Boeing jet will get star billing during a Washington hearing

A panel that blew off a Boeing 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight will be a key part of a two-day investigative hearing set for next week

A panel that blew off a Boeing jet will get star billing during a Washington hearing
Americas|News|World

Little-known paper sheets are key to declaring victory in Venezuela's election

Venezuela is tense

Little-known paper sheets are key to declaring victory in Venezuela's election
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran says

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Tehran

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran says
News|US

The Latest: 2024 candidates tune their campaigns with less than 100 days to go

Donald Trump falsely questioned Kamala Harris’ race during an appearance with the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago that quickly turned hostile

The Latest: 2024 candidates tune their campaigns with less than 100 days to go
MidEast|News|US|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: A cease-fire is key to ending the region's cycle of violence, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for “all parties” in the Middle East to avoid escalatory actions that could plunge the region into further conflict

Israel-Hamas war latest: A cease-fire is key to ending the region's cycle of violence, Blinken says
News|US

Election 2024 Latest: Trump on defense after race comments and Vance's rough launch

Donald Trump falsely suggested Vice President Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as he appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago

Election 2024 Latest: Trump on defense after race comments and Vance's rough launch
News|Political|World

Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?

Vadim Krasikov, the Russian at the center of a massive prisoner swap, has long topped the Kremlin’s list for an exchange

Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?
News|Sports|World

What to watch for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson makes Olympic debut Friday, August 2

Sha’Carri Richardson makes her long-awaited Olympic debut as track and field events rev up Friday at the Paris Olympics

What to watch for 2024 Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson makes Olympic debut Friday, August 2
MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region

Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast
News|US

Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nominee

Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison says Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from party delegates to become the party's presidential nominee

Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nominee
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, 'Dance Moms' jazz it up and J Balvin parties

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the Boston-set caper “The Instigators” starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, Netflix premiering the final season of “The Umbrella Academy” and J Balvin has an album he likens to a house party

What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, 'Dance Moms' jazz it up and J Balvin parties
Crime|News|US

Officials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies

Authorities have released the name of a Florida sheriff’s deputy killed in what officials called an ambush shooting that wounded two other deputies after all responded to a disturbance call

Officials ID Florida deputy sheriff killed in shooting that wounded 2 other deputies
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack early Monday on northern Israel that the Israeli military said wounded two Israeli troops

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on northern Israel

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