The Independent
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Texas barbecue is getting a halal makeover
Texas barbecue is often defined by salt-and-pepper brisket and pork ribs, but a new wave of Muslim pitmasters are gaining recognition for serving halal meats and putting their own spin on one of the states’ most iconic culinary traditions
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Trump claims he would win by 25 points if he runs for a third term
‘You and I have obviously traveled a pretty rocky road together,’ Cohen told Trump
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Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to building
Rep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building
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Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial over evidence withheld from jury
Anthony’s lawyers argued that an agreement to withhold evidence was one of several errors that compromised his June trial
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US Treasury sanctions Ecuador-to-US cocaine trafficking network
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 15 people involved in a network allegedly shipping cocaine from Ecuador through Mexico to the U.S. The operation uses Ecuador-based fishing vessels to transfer cocaine to power boats heading north
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Tibetan medicine remains part of healthcare in the high-altitude region, in photos
In the high-altitude region of Tibet, people continue to turn to a centuries-old medical system to treat some ailments, often alongside conventional medicine.
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Trump ramps up Cuba pressure with new sanctions and crackdown on US visitors
The Treasury and State departments announced measures against nine government-run mining, metal and construction firms
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Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare
The Army's top general has directed a Europe-based unit specializing in drone warfare to revert to traditional infantry roles
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Quake aftermath, Brazil election campaigns and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
Venezuelans buried quake victims as Colombians surveyed damage. Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro campaigned ahead of Brazil’s October elections. The U.S. will resume some cattle imports from Mexico in August. Bolivians celebrated the patron saint of dogs.
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World’s oldest person on her secret to a long life as she turns 117
Ethel Caterham has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs
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Investigators probe a dramatic midair crash as a landing plane hits hovering police helicopter
Investigators are trying to understand why a small plane crashed into a hovering Pennsylvania State Police helicopter
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Harvard agrees to $53 million settlement over body parts stolen and sold by former morgue manager
Harvard University Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its former morgue manager’s illegal sale of human remains
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Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Investigators are seeking to interview law enforcement officials in connection with the FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry aiming to establish a conspiracy against the Republican president
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Scientists identify three ‘primary drivers’ behind cancer cases in men
The study examined how cancer risk and mortality differed between men and women over more than 25 years
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Second polling firm admits to faking data after fake survey rocks LA mayor’s race
Pollster TPSI admits it changed responses from voters supporting Jay Collins to indicate greater support for James Fishback
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Hong Kong court to deliver verdict for 2 prominent former Tiananmen vigil organizers
A Hong Kong court is set to deliver its verdict for two former organizers of the city’s decades-old vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Friday
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Three key proposed changes to zero-hours contracts in the UK
More than 1.2 million people were working under zero-hours contracts as their only or main employment at the end of 2025
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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Aug. 14 - 20, 2026
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Footage shows migrants attacking police trying to stop small boat crossing to UK
Footage shows migrants attacking French police who attempted to intercept a small boat launch
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What to know about the two former Tiananmen vigil organizers on trial in Hong Kong
Two former organizers of Hong Kong’s massive vigils to remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown will hear their verdict on Friday, in a national security trial under a Beijing-imposed law that has virtually silenced the city’s dissent
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Hegseth rages as Army makes U-turn on standards to screen out ‘stupid’ cadets
The Army currently does not require Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets to provide standardized test scores before admission
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Trump administration AI pic mocked for Epstein and Clinton lookalikes
The post from the Education Department drew thousands of comments, with many users asking the same question
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Former car salesman becomes Belgian prince after parentage confirmed
He is the product of a relationship between Prince Laurent and a Flemish singer
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‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines
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Boys found to be at risk of rare condition after ‘bored’ mum enrolled them in study
Most children are only diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as ALD, when symptoms appear
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Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Minnesota health officials are warning against eating certain alfalfa sprouts linked to a rare outbreak involving multiple bacteria
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A Miami restaurateur was among the 7 people killed in a Kenya helicopter crash
The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya
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15-foot python benefits from human cancer treatment in world-first
The 23-year-old reticulated python has returned to her ‘bright and feisty self’ after receiving electrochemotherapy
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Attorney for Tupac murder suspect deploys unique strategy at trial
Taking the stand could be Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis' only way to explain his about-face to jurors
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Trump has another ballroom problem – 3,000 miles from his stalled White House plan
‘I’ve caught them with their pants down,’ said Longford resident Liam Madden
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America’s jalapeño salmonella outbreak isn’t over
Salmonella is responsible for an average of 1.35 million infections in the U.S. each year
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
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Cameroon's President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns
President Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after more than two months abroad
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One sugary soda a day linked to higher risk of stomach cancer, study finds
Artificial sweeteners, often used in diet sodas, did not show the same risk as fructose
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Guatemala has received over 2,000 Mexicans deported from Trump’s immigration arrests
The Guatemalan president emphasized the country does not function as a ‘safe third country’ and that financial costs are covered by either Mexican or US authorities
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Omaha schools ban electric shock gloves for police after backlash
Omaha mayor said police have honored the school district's decision to ‘opt out’
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Melania Trump kicks off public appearance in a month with tongue-in-cheek joke
The first lady ended her month-long absence amid heightened scrutiny into the president’s top aide Natalie Harp
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Croatia orders detention of Ukrainian man wanted in Germany for Nord Stream blasts in 2022
A Croatian investigative judge has ordered the detention of a Ukrainian man wanted in Germany in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines
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Exclusive: White airline staff acted out scenes from ‘Django Unchained’: lawsuit
A baggage handler at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport further claimed that two white supervisors reenacted the death of George Floyd in a ‘racially hostile and obscene’ photo that was posted on a bulletin board in the office
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Iran dismisses US economic threats, and other developments in the Middle East
Iran has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economic pain and isolation
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Only about 1% of US lawmakers are working-class
The fact that so few former workers hold elected office means that working-class interests often fall by the wayside in the world’s political institutions
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Exclusive: Disney passenger hurt in ‘temporary blinding’ from theater lights: Lawsuit
Florida resident Cynthia Manning was trying to find her seat before an at-sea ‘Broadway-style’ show when she was disoriented by what she claims were ‘excessively bright’ stage lights pointed directly into the crowd
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Harry and Meghan’s security plans uncertain as Burnham says they are ‘private matter’
Home Office and Buckingham Palace refuse to say whether Duke of Sussex and family will have taxpayer-funded protection by armed police
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States are pouring taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay strains budget
A legal settlement last year allowed higher education institutions to directly pay athletes a total of about $20.5 million annually, on top of any scholarships and other NIL deals they receive
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Why Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so far
Interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid on longer-term borrowing costs
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Speedboat driver arrested by ICE after fatal New York Harbor capsizing
Authorities attributed the disaster to an overcrowded boat, improper decision-making by Hernandez, a lack of required commercial licenses, and the failure to secure a life jacket on the infant
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Powerful earthquake strikes Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says
The latest earthquake comes weeks after Venezuela and Colombia were both hit by destructive quakes
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Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Nigerian river
A boat capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving dozens dead
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Mark Zuckerberg buys a 19th-century Gothic-style castle in Ireland
The Meta CEO said he and his family ‘look forward to spending time in Ireland’
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Trump ‘fails the laugh test’ with Census report to undermine elections, critics say
Trump touts shoddy analysis and bogus data to claim ‘I WON THE ELECTION’ as he pushes for sweeping restrictions on ballot access
