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Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 12:21

The D.C. circuit appeals court denied all of President Trump's arguments that sought to stop the removal of his name from the Washington, D.C., arts institution.

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Tensions with Iran add fresh uncertainty to an already shaky global economy

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 12:07

Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky outlook for the global economy.

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Family of Nolan Wells, Black teen found dead off Mississippi island, retains lawyer Ben Crump

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 11:46

The body of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found Monday off Horn Island, Mississippi. That's where he was last seen with friends Saturday. Crump says the family is seeking answers.

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Inspiration for Trump's arch was sparked long before the design was first approved

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 11:28

The design process for new memorials shouldn't be fast-tracked or dictated by a select few, experts say. But a small group of people close to President Trump played an outsized role in the arch's quick approvals.

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The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 11:17

The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a state-sponsored doping scandal and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Do you know where your birth certificate is? Journalist warns of new voting barriers

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 11:06

The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems "obsessed with the mechanics of voting."

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Here are the 2026 Emmy nominations

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:29

Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are presenting the nominees Wednesday morning. Winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14.

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Greetings from a Syrian church, infused with a mix of sweet fruit and diverse faiths

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:05

Syria's Mar Musa monastery provides the tastiest mulberries, and its services draw from Eastern Orthodox Christian and Sufi customs.

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Former Maine Sen. Troy Jackson says it would be 'self-serving' if Graham Platner runs

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 09:15

Former Maine state Sen. Troy Jackson has filed to replace Graham Platner on the U.S. Senate ballot in Maine after Platner's girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.

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Maine Democrats say Platner's campaign is trying to influence replacement process

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 08:20

The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so.

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Trump says he believes the Iran ceasefire is 'over.' And, IOC lifts Russia's suspension

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 06:15

Trump said that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over, but hasn't ruled out talks. And, the International Olympic Committee paves the way for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 games.

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A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 06:06

The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.

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Trump administration abruptly cancels grants for teen pregnancy prevention

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 06:00

Health departments, universities and nonprofit grantees had spent months adapting to President Trump's executive orders. They say the funding cut was completely unexpected.

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What's behind the push to make peptide therapies more readily available

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 05:00

Marketed for longevity and wellness benefits, the unproven therapies are sold through a grey market online. Compounding pharmacies say they should be able to make them legally to meet demand.

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At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 04:12

President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest escalation straining the agreement to end the war.

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This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 04:01

A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain.

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Morning news brief

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:53

Trump says ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over, pressure mounts for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race, IOC opens door for Russian athletes to compete in 2028 Games.

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Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 02:01

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.

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Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 00:36

The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.

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Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 13:49

Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.

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