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Trump’s DOJ says Kennedy Center might be demolished if his name can’t be on it
Government lawyers say the venue could be ‘taken down’ if the president can’t use his name on the building to raise money for construction
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Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody
The father of a U.S. Navy sailor who has been deployed in the Middle East for nine months has been released from immigration detention
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US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities
The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular activities in the border city due to a “potential threat,” without providing details
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Elon Musk's space company to build new rocket launching site in Louisiana
Elon Musk’s space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets
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For decades, Lockerbie bombing families wanted attackers to face US justice. They're still waiting
Families who lost loved ones when a suitcase bomb detonated aboard Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988 had been preparing to attend the terrorism trial of the accused bombmaker
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Jeanine Pirro faces bar complaint over attempt to charge Democratic lawmakers
The complaints state that Pirro and two deputies abused their authority to target President Trump's ‘perceived political enemies’
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Big Ten bars football players with pro contracts from returning to play amid NCAA eligibility chaos
The Big Ten has become the first conference to ban football players who have signed professional contracts from returning to play at its schools
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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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Trump orders flags at half mast to honor Dolly Parton after her death age 80
Queen of Country Music’s death was announced Tuesday by her nephew Bryan Seaver
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Michigan AG releases Flint water crisis report, says final accountability step her office can take
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said a report on the lead-water crisis in the city of Flint is the final step her office can take toward accountability, years after a state Supreme Court ruling shut down criminal cases against a former governor and eight other people
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Honda warns it may not build new North America plant without trade deal extension
In May, Honda abandoned its long-term electric vehicle sales targets, which included a goal to have EVs represent 20% of its new car sales by 2030
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Living shorelines in Maine show mixed success
Maine's Popham Beach has been using old Christmas trees to help rebuild sand dunes after harsh winter storms
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CIA director ‘makes short visit to Moscow’ with no explanation from Kremlin or Trump
Neither the Kremlin nor the CIA have commented on the visit
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Trump has pulled national parks’ emergency responders to work on pet projects: report
Workers reassigned to D.C. previously worked for parks across the country, including in Alaska and California. Their duties have since included cleaning up the East Potomac golf course
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Michigan rep delivers Natalie Harp dig at Trump for threat to rename Lake Ontario
President Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ after trade talks with Canada broke down
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Canada matches Trump tariffs with up to 50% levies on hundreds of US goods
Trade war escalates after negotiations break down with Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda
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Eighth person dies from flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters in US
One in five people die from infections of vibriosis which can lead to blistering skin lesions and septic shock, as well as rapid tissue death that forces amputations
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Callaway Golf CEO met with backlash over apology for Good Good video depicting abuse
Both Good Good and Callaway erased the advertisement late Friday following outcry over its depiction of violence against women
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USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand next week, Thai official say
The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more than 200 days, a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea
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Evacuations ordered in rural Texas as wildfire mushrooms within hours
Evacuations are being ordered in rural Texas where a wildfire has quickly expanded to cover more than 78 square miles
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Rescuers find no trace of 22 missing crew days after cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal
Rescuers searching for 22 missing sailors have found no trace of their Panama-flagged cargo ship that sank in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of India
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Brexit skills crisis puts Burnham’s council house building pledge under threat
Exclusive: A lack of skilled workers and the impact of millions not being able to work here since Brexit means more than 200,000 EU workers have left the industry
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Struggling households could get further help with energy bills
Ofgem will announce the upcoming price cap for typical gas and electricity usage for the October to December period
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Melrose soars and stocks climb as oil price cools
The FTSE 100 Index closed up 31.84 points at 10,886.16.
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Tourist dies after car gets stuck in mud at Death Valley National Park
His travel companion called for help after reaching National Park Service rangers but it was too late
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The unique human body part that evolution cannot explain
The human chin has long been fertile ground for arguments between scientists over its purpose
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Mike Lindell vowed to challenge his election loss - but missed the recount deadline
Mike Lindell, endorsed by Donald Trump, lost the Minnesota gubernatorial GOP primary to Lisa Demuth by about 45,000 votes
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America’s 40 trillion dollar debt crisis threatens global economic stability
US national debt has passed a record US$40 trillion. This milestone is a major warning sign
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Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh camps to demand safe return to Myanmar
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held a rally Tuesday to demand safe return to Myanmar
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Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment
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Kennedy Center says it’s falling apart without Trump. New docs tell a different story
The venue argues that donors will ‘flee’ and contributions will ‘dry up’ without Trump — but budget docs appear to show the opposite
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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s attempt to throw out trafficking convictions
In anything, Maxwell’s latest ‘meritless’ attempt to escape her sentence only further ‘incriminates her,’ judge says
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Swimmer dies after being rescued from sea at popular UK beach
Emergency services pulled the swimmer from the water
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British man charged for airport theft after returning to terminal years later
A $350 (£202) denim jacket went missing from a mannequin at Jewel Changi
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Ohio principal ousted after allowing homeless student to keep taking classes
Landerius Hayes not only graduated high school, but was adopted by Burnside and his wife, Angel
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Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart
Stand Up for Heroes will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall in New York City with a performance by Bruce Springsteen and jokes by Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart
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More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital
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One dead after fatal stabbing at council headquarters in Wembley
Emergency services were called to Brent Civic Centre on Tuesday afternoon
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The meaning behind dragonflies as rare swarms spotted in California
This year’s large numbers are due to the warm monsoon storms
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Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in 35 years
Both deceased individuals - who are not being identified by the state - were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County
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US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months as gas prices remain elevated
Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon
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Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz
Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022
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Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Pennsylvania health officials report that two unvaccinated residents have died from measles
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A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth's mini-greenhouse
Alaska's North Slope tundra may look desolate, but crouch down and you'll see a lush jungle
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Trump having White House lawn raised as part of helipad construction project
Trump’s latest project has already had to be redone once to ensure landing spot is level with horizon
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Lego sales reach record levels thanks to Pokémon and World Cup sets
Lego revealed it is aiming to switch to paper-based bags for its sets across all factories by 2027
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The Latest: Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US
Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs against the United States as relations sharply deteriorate, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” and musing about renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”
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The life and light of Mariam Abu Dagga – journalist killed by Israel in Gaza
Mariam Abu Dagga, a mother and journalist, was killed in a 2025 Israeli double-tap attack on the last functioning hospital in South Gaza - she had a way out of Gaza but stayed to cover the slaughter. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports
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Households brace for winter energy squeeze as Ofgem to reveal October price cap
Analysts are expecting household bills to increase after the Middle East conflict affected wholesale prices.
