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Trump Flew Secretly From Turkey on Military Jet After Iranian Threat
President Donald Trump secretly flew from Turkey on an alternate military aircraft last month following a credible Iranian assassination threat, while an…
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Francesca Hong Leads Wisconsin Democratic Primary Poll for Governor
Francesca Hong leads the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor with 27% support in a new poll released July 22, 2026. This development…
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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary
Eleventh-hour primary upsets in Michigan and Tennessee have scrambled congressional race maps for the November midterms, as progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed defeated…
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Patriot Games Open in Ohio With Dodgeball and MAGA Caps Amid Scrutiny
The youth contest known as the Patriot Games kicked off in Geneva, Ohio, featuring over 120 competitors, a $250,000 prize, and events…
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Darline Graham Faces Divided GOP Field Despite Donald Trump Endorsement
Following the sudden death of longtime U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a crowded August 11 special Republican primary in South Carolina has left…
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Abdul El-Sayed Discusses Michigan Senate Unity With Barack Obama
Following a razor-thin primary victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate race, nominee Abdul El-Sayed confirmed on Sunday, August 9, 2026, that he recently…
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Boat Captain Arrested After Overloaded Vessel Capsizes Near Liberty Island
A 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old daughter died late Saturday night when an overloaded 22-foot motorboat capsized in New York Harbor near…
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Quillan Salkilld Submits Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Fight Night
Australian lightweight Quillan Salkilld secured the biggest victory of his career on Saturday night, defeating veteran Mateusz Gamrot via a rear-naked choke…
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Todd Blanche Confirmed as US Attorney General in 50-49 Senate Vote
Todd Blanche officially secured his position as the nation's top law enforcement official early Saturday, passing a narrowly split Senate vote of…
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Roger Craig Reveals Vascular Dementia Diagnosis During Hall of Fame Speech
After a 28-year wait for the call to Canton, San Francisco 49ers legend Roger Craig used his Pro Football Hall of Fame…
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Judge Orders Pentagon to Resume Offshore Wind Reviews
A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to lift its freeze on reviewing offshore wind energy projects for national security concerns, dealing a…
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Appeals Court Upholds Block on White House Ballroom Construction
A federal appeals court has upheld an injunction blocking the Trump administration from continuing construction on a contested White House ballroom project.…