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One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 03:53

A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country's deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.

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Morning news brief

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 03:49

Fighting between U.S. and Iran appears to have stopped as Iran buried its Supreme Leader, TPS holders close to losing work permits, investigation continues into Mississippi teen's death.

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Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 01:33

New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.

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U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 01:12

Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday's appeared bigger all around.

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President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 21:52

With just months until the midterms, President Trump relieved the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a move condemned by Democrats and voting rights advocates.

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In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 20:03

The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to another agency. Now, those moves are becoming more real.

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Trump's arch clears another hurdle, setting up a big debate: Do height limits apply?

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 19:44

The Interior Department is arguing D.C. height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent. If the panel reviewing Trump's arch agrees, experts say it could change the city.

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France downs Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinal

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:01

Morocco was no match for France, which lost 2-0. The French, one of the pre-tournament favorites, move on to the World Cup semifinals against either Spain or Belgium.

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Smithsonian chief emphasizes 'accuracy and integrity' after White House report

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:46

The memo from the Smithsonian's secretary, Lonnie Bunch, responded to a White House report that calls the National Museum of American History driven by "a radical, activist ideology."

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How to deal with seesawing gas prices

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:10

Gas prices have fluctuated since the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran, which disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and left consumers unsure of what they'll pay at the pump.

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EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:03

The Trump EPA calls Biden-era rules for cutting pollution from heavy trucks "unworkable." The proposed changes have been celebrated by trucking groups and denounced by environmental groups.

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A new kind of robot swims the seas and soars the skies

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:01

Inspired by diving birds, roboticists built the lightweight machines to move from water to air. The design may one day lead to robots that can monitor and sample the coastal ocean.

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OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR DISABLED IN VERMONT

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:00

Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on an ambitious 485-mile, multi-use trail called The Velomont that will span the length of the state. They're making sure it's friendly for people people with disabilities, particularly cyclists.

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Class action suit against AI makers over deepfake child sexual abuse material expands

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:49

New plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's SpaceXAI and Stability AI say the companies' AI tools were used to make sexually explicit images of them as children.

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'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:58

Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be supported" rather than a crisis to be solved.

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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in reflecting pool vandalism charges

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 09:59

Canoeist David Hearn plead not guilty in D.C. Superior Court Thursday to a charge of destruction of property causing more than $1,000 in damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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Former coach at Bucknell University charged in death of freshman football player

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 08:34

Former strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis was charged Monday in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., a freshman athlete with sickle-cell trait who collapsed during training in July 2024.

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Graham Platner ends Senate bid. And, why Nolan Wells' death captured national attention

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 06:22

Democrat Graham Platner ended his bid last night for U.S. Senate. And, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been enlisted to help get answers in the July Fourth weekend death of Nolan Wells.

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Bonnie Tyler, singer of ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 04:50

Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday in a statement on her website.

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A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 04:01

Trump is the first president to have an airport named after him while in office. The Trump Organization says he won't get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes.

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