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Sen Jim Justice finds way through Senate polarization to bring WWII hero memorial to DC
Jim Justice reveals how a last-minute conversation with Martin Heinrich broke a partisan logjam to pass the Hershel Woody Williams monument bill.
WWE star Cody Rhodes remembers Andy Williams, the pro wrestler known as The Butcher, after his death at 48
Cody Rhodes recalled the AEW debut where The Butcher attacked him under the ring and shared a deeply emotional tribute to late Andy Williams.
I'm the acting secretary of Labor and I'm here to say thank you to the American worker
Trump's acting secretary of Labor highlights manufacturing growth, apprenticeships and AI job training in a Labor Day tribute to American workers.
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Longevity doctor reveals what matters most for aging well, beyond pricey biohacks
Dr. Annu Navani shares four low-cost longevity habits rooted in sleep, stress management, nutrition…
Cody Rhodes comes to a crossroads after losing to Randy Orton at WWE Sunday Night's Main Event
Randy Orton played opossum to perfection at WrestleMania 42, using a low blow and an RKO to steal a…
Former A’s bat boy fooled women into thinking he was Eric Byrnes, ex-MLB star reveals
Eric Byrnes revealed on a podcast how an Oakland A's bat boy once impersonated him to hook up, a fa…
Building Housing Students Collapses in New Delhi, Killing at Least 7
Rescue crews were working to find people trapped in the wreckage of the building, which collapsed o…
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North America
Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared …
5 dead after crash at Miami Airport. And, Germany's far-right wins state election
A cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport has left five people dead and several others inj…
Mounties no longer required to wear name tags while on duty
Previous RCMP policy allowed name tag removal only while working at protests
As Gas Prices Soar, These Drivers Squeeze Every Mile From Every Gallon
Gas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war. Some drivers are using special techn…
Europe
'We’re all in crisis': Populist far-right 'trend' sweeping across Europe
Annette Young is pleased to welcome our international affairs editor, Philip Turle, and Sylvie Berm…
Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia
Fanfare at Belgrade funeral of man convicted of genocide raises questions from EU over Serbia’s mem…
'Jubilation and pain': German far right marches to victory in key state election
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 7: The far right marches to victory in a German state election: wh…
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border
Connection across Tumen River is further sign of closer ties between the two countries since start …
Asia
China warns against ‘third party’ interference after reports of US pressure on Mexico
Relations between China and Mexico should not be influenced by outside powers, Foreign Minister Wan…
AI titans’ ‘circular deals’ are starting to look like ‘daisy chains’
The “circular deals” among AI titans increasingly resemble the “daisy chains” of the 1980s savings-…
Rohit-Virat threat looms over New Zealand: NZ star says 'not this time'
Mitchell Santner said New Zealand's first target will be to win the ODI series against India at hom…
When you ask accountablity, PM says 'dimagi naxal': Rahul on Delhi PG collapse
Rahul Gandhi has expressed his outrage over the Satya Niketan building collapse, holding the govern…
Africa
Sudan: Human Rights Chief Türk Renews Call for End to Spiralling Sudan War
[UN News] The ongoing war in Sudan took centre stage at the UN Human Rights Council on Monday where…
Kenya: Ruto's Remarks On Foreign Traders Were 'Taken Out of Context'
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei has sought to clarify Pr…
DRC: Displaced Pygmy community struggles far from the forest
In Beni, eastern DRC, families from the Indigenous Pygmee community are living in extreme hardship …
Husband of Tanzania's president dies while undergoing treatment
The husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan died Monday while undergoing treatment in a…
Oceania
French burglar used ChatGPT to locate Canberra home with luxury goods
The crime began with photos of designer items posted on social media in Australia and ended with th…
Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan
UK band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as five shows in SaitamaRadi…
Former childcare worker's husband avoids jail for sharing child exploitation material
Ronald Houghton received a suspended jail term after he was caught bragging to undercover officers …
Cricket Australia green lights BBL privatisation, defying power states
The Big Bash League is set to look like it never has before as Cricket Australia prepares to welcom…
South America
Mourinho recupera el célebre “¿Por qué?“ de 2011 para quejarse por el penalti no repetido contra el Betis
En la previa de estrenarse en la Champions contra el Inter, el entrenador del Real Madrid se pregun…
Alix Earle detona su enfrentamiento con Alex Cooper en su nueva docuserie: “Eres manipuladora y tóxica”
Tras meses de indirectas y declaraciones cruzadas en entrevistas y redes sociales, la ‘influencer’ …
“¡Este imbécil empieza a entenderlo!”: Donald Trump ridiculiza de nuevo a Robert De Niro con una imagen falsa
El presidente ha publicado en su red social una foto hecha con IA para mostrar el supuesto apoyo de…
Five dead after Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway in Miami
At least five people died when an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while …
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Utah
Planning smaller homes for Salt Lake City is turning into a big battle - The Salt Lake Tribune
Planning smaller homes for Salt Lake City is turning into a big battle The Salt Lake Tribune
What happened to the Russia sanctions package?
16 novels that readers are looking forward to this fall
Idaho
Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics
Labor union membership continues to climb in the United States, though the increase remains sharply…
Developers eye Native nations, tribal communities for new data center projects
Officials in Page, Arizona, a small city near the Glen Canyon Dam, passed a land sale agreement las…
Idaho’s wildfires: The risk doesn’t end where insurance does for our small businesses
Wildfires continue to burn across Idaho, consuming hundreds of thousands of acres, forcing evacuati…
Wyoming
Wyoming lawmakers change course on property tax reform amid signs of waning support - WyomingNews.com
Wyoming lawmakers change course on property tax reform amid signs of waning support WyomingNews.com
Wyoming’s wildfire season isn’t slowing down, but there’s a surprising shift in how the state is fighting back - Casper Star-Tribune
Wyoming’s wildfire season isn’t slowing down, but there’s a surprising shift in how the state is fi…
First responders get a free pass to Wyoming’s State Parks. Here’s when - Casper Star-Tribune
First responders get a free pass to Wyoming’s State Parks. Here’s when Casper Star-Tribune
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Teenager in Wales given detention sentence for stabbing teacher in head
Judge voices concern about possible copycat incidents after boy, 16, found guilty over attack at sc…
Commerce Secretary Lutnick says he misspoke about Iran war deaths
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thursday he misspoke a day earlier when he described the Ira…
Alarm as US domestic violence killings remain high despite drop in homicides
Non-profits say requests for legal help and housing on rise amid Trump funding cuts for prevention …
Tennessee Poll: Marsha Blackburn Has Commanding Lead in Governor's Race
A new poll from the Beacon Center in Tennessee finds Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is well on he…
Judge Clears the Way for Boys to Still Play Girls Sports — Parents Are Furious
Knives Out in Times Square: Sympathy for the Devil Is a New Hallmark of the Left
Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levels
More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless cl…
Benzema, Pogba, Sancho and Sterling: What now for football’s free agents?
Ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United stars, Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho among post-d…
