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Nation’s largest teachers union under fire as controversial agenda puts century-old federal charter at risk
Sen. Bill Cassidy's report targets the NEA's ties to the Zinn Education Project and Rethinking Schools over curriculum glorifying political violence.
In Egypt, Xi Challenges America’s Influence in the Middle East
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is seeking to deepen ties with a longtime U.S. security partner and to project a larger role for Beijing in a region rocked by war.
Pro wrestling makes waves in France as European promotion fires up social media with unique venue
Banger Zone Wrestling's Watermania placed a ring on floats in a pool, with Donovan Dijak and LJ Clearly on a card that stunned the wrestling world.
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DeSantis endorses Florida GOP slate including Byron Donalds in governor's race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed a "slate" of candidates that included GOP gubernatorial candidat…
Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog combo gets simple swap that can slash your sugar intake
A registered dietitian weighs in on Costco's new bottled water option for its iconic hot dog combo,…
Texas Dem candidate to hold high-dollar Hollywood fundraiser while GOP gathers in Dallas: 'Fake cowboy'
James Talarico heads to Hollywood for a second celebrity fundraiser as Ken Paxton and Trump rally R…
James Carville decries 'idiot' Hasan Piker, orders DSA to change its name
Democratic strategist James Carville branded Hasan Piker an "idiot" and demanded the Democratic Soc…
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India's prime minister is wooing the GenZ while cracking down on them
Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to org…
ICE says it now has enough body cameras. And, Congress averts shutdown before midterms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it now has enough body cameras to equip all of its agents.…
U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes
The American military said its barrage was retaliation against recent attacks on U.S. forces and ma…
Status of Iran’s Nuclear Program Is Unclear, U.N. Watchdog Says
As the war sputters on, an internal report from the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran’s …
Europe
‘He was always a bit of a groundbreaker’: David Bowie enters a new dimension in ‘extended reality’ documentary
Hundreds of unseen images of the star feature at the Venice film festival, alongside virtual worlds…
Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian att…
No eggs, no potatoes but ‘a lot of imagination’: how Spain cooked in war’s hunger years
Book recreates recipes from period following end of Spanish civil war when people faced food shorta…
Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high
Budget carrier says airlines could go bust as it cuts passenger targets to reduce exposure to ‘unhe…
Asia
US-Iran war flares up again: How far can Tehran go in retaliation?
In response to renewed American strikes, Iran has initiated missile attacks on US assets across mul…
In overnight change, US releases new form for Green Card sponsor
Hong Kong watchdog sets integrity standards for government computers to fight misuse
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has publicly unveiled its standards fo…
'Jaws' territory is now a great white nursery with 18 young sharks found
Researchers have confirmed a summer nursery for young great white sharks off New York. Juvenile whi…
Africa
Military buildup seen in Ethiopia near Sudanese border
A major military buildup has been observed on the Ethiopian side of the Sudanese border. It comes a…
Sudan: Air Attack Destroys Food Aid for Families in South Kordofan
[UN News] A massive supply of food destined for hungry families in South Kordofan state, Sudan, was…
Meet the wolves brought by apartheid-era South Africa to brutalize natives
The aim was to create a wolf-dog mixed breed that could be used by police for crowd control or by t…
Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight
A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan oppos…
Oceania
Fatal Sydney shooting could be another case of mistaken identity, police say
A man shot dead in Merrylands West was not known to police, in a case with similarities to Monday’s…
Australian police search for Below Deck star
Nathan Gallagher failed to show up to court and police think he has fled the country.
Queensland Police receive safety notices over watch house conditions
Workplace Health and Safety issues multiple regulatory notices to the police service regarding cond…
Albanese bristles at pre-COP questions as UN delivers sobering report
A new UN report warns the world is likely to overshoot warming of 1.5C as world leaders shun Austra…
South America
Who is Trump's Venezuela go-between?
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnat…
Irán responde a Estados Unidos con nuevos ataques contra Bahréin, Jordania y Kuwait
Washington y Teherán se enzarzan por tercer día consecutivo en escaramuzas militares tras un mes de…
Los Waorani continúan luchando para frenar la extracción petrolera en el Yasuní, tres años después de que la Corte ordenara el cierre
En agosto de 2023, el 60% de los ecuatorianos votaron por dejar el crudo bajo tierra en este territ…
La casa de 1,2 millones de dólares incautada al yerno del Mencho en California, en disputa por la familia de los Lebarón
Los parientes de las víctimas, que vivían en una comunidad mormona en México, reclaman el rancho co…
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Milo Yiannopoulos says he was ‘terrified’ by the ‘brutality’ of his ICE deportation
By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — Far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has told TV interviewer Pie…
Una aventura soñada al Gran Cañón, largamente esperada, se convierte en una pesadilla para tres amigos
Por Ray Sánchez y Rebeca Riess, CNN Un cielo amenazador se alza sobre un selfie tomado por un sonri…
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic begins today at Ann Morrison Park - idahonews.com
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic begins today at Ann Morrison Park idahonews.com
Wyoming
It started with digital activity traced to a Douglas lodging facility. What came next led to a 30-year sentence - trib.com
It started with digital activity traced to a Douglas lodging facility. What came next led to a 30-y…
Gusty winds, warm temperatures expected in Casper area - Oil City News
Gusty winds, warm temperatures expected in Casper area Oil City News
Opinion | Wyoming doesn't want federal government interfering in state elections - WyoFile
Opinion | Wyoming doesn't want federal government interfering in state elections WyoFile
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Nepal-Tibet flood death toll tops 1,100 as tens of thousands search for missing
The Nepali prime minister said the government's focus would shift to "rehabilitation."
Knives Out: Dem Meltdown Over Socialism Vote is Glorious, As Pelosi Throws Jeffries Under the Bus
Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000
The latest government data shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of ov…
Judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer can stand trial for capital murder
Tyler Robinson is accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at an outdoor rall…
Thousands still missing as Nepal-Tibet flood relief and recovery intensifies
More than 1, 000 people have died and thousands are missing, with communities relying on airlifted …
WATCH: Couple's garden inspires millions with giant lily pads
ABC News' Danny New talks to two gardeners in Tennessee who have become famous for their gigantic w…
Explosion near German train station injures several people and draws police response
An explosion near a German train station followed by the discovery of a suspicious object caused po…
Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city
The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the historical echoes of US troops arriving in Pattaya, a beach re…
