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Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89
As the first leader of the former British colony after its handover, he balanced the demands of Beijing and Hong Kongers, making it clear that Beijing was now …
Nicolas Cage's Malibu beachfront home damaged after driveway collapses into massive sinkhole
Video shows a massive 30-by-30-foot sinkhole swallowing Nicholas Cage's oceanfront driveway after Hurricane Marie sent 10-foot waves crashing ashore.
Jennifer Lopez stuns in patterned swimsuit while soaking up final days of summer
Jennifer Lopez shared stunning swimsuit photos on Instagram for Labor Day, capping a summer of milestones including her twins heading to college.
Headlines
Former '60 Minutes' honcho says CBS News leaders wanted staff to 'compromise our principles'
Guy Campanile claimed he and his colleagues were fired from "60 Minutes" for refusing to compromise…
Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman gives take on pro players trying to return to college: 'Pretty ridiculous'
Shawne Merriman called Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers eligibility controversy "ridiculous" and warns with…
IndyCar champ Alex Palou on the importance of appreciating success after his fourth straight series title
Alex Palou tells OutKick he pinches himself daily over his four consecutive IndyCar titles with Chi…
ICE launches CDL fraud tipline as DHS highlights deadly crashes involving illegal immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched a CDL fraud tipline as DHS details deadly truck crashe…
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North America
John E. Sununu Wins Republican Senate Primary in New Hampshire
The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of th…
Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary
Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator Jo…
Trump bans imports of some Canadian goods in response to Ottawa’s countertariffs
Alcohol, motorcycles and some dairy products were targeted in the U.S. President’s latest tariff me…
Canadian among researchers to discover dinosaurs nested further south than previously known
Dr. Zelenitsky from the University of Calgary was on the team of Japanese and Argentine paleontolog…
Europe
Trump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukrain…
German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results
The AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and electi…
Missiles or mediation? Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine
Exactly two months ago, Ukraine’s momentum was all the talk at a Nato summit in Turkey. What with i…
Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.
Asia
Manu Bhaker suffers another personal loss; grandmother passes away in Rohtak
The grief comes at a difficult time for Manu Bhaker, who is already coping with the recent setback …
Britain should accept a Hong Kong-style handover of the Falklands
Argentine President Javier Milei has every right to reassert his country’s territorial claims over …
Chinese sisters’ 86-page expose accuses PhD supervisor of affair with dad, academic misconduct
A pair of Chinese sisters, aged 20 and 15, have exposed a decade-long affair between their father, …
UPI-ng the ante: PM Modi wants desi connect with global pay
Africa
Kenya cracks down on foreign traders
In tonight's edition, Hundreds of Burundians flocked to their embassy in Nairobi to get travel do…
WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid
World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Dem…
Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa
A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesd…
When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?
Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an Afr…
Oceania
Police search for gunman after 'targeted attack' on NSW Central Coast
Police are searching for a gunman on the NSW Central Coast after a man was shot multiple times insi…
'Make them suffer': Murder co-conspirator gives evidence in Ellerslie homicide trial
A church friend of the accused says he was roped into a murder plot after a promise his family woul…
Australia to impose 'targeted measures' to stop Israeli settler violence but no import ban – video
The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has announced that Australia will work with international…
Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won’t join UK in banning trade with ‘settler terrorists’
Penny Wong has concerns about blanket ban announced by UK, France and Canada, but says new ‘targete…
South America
Key post-9/11 air toxicity information was kept secret for 25 years
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani released tens of thousands of previously undisclosed documents on Tue…
Sheinbaum apuesta por una mayor recaudación de impuestos y combate al huachicol fiscal en su paquete económico 2027
El presupuesto propuesto este martes por el Ejecutivo contempla un crecimiento del PIB para el próx…
El águila del sello del DHS girará su cabeza del olivo hacia las flechas porque “estamos en guerra todos los días”
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional modifica su escudo en vísperas de los actos conmemorativos de…
Estados Unidos asegura haber destruido cinco petroleros iraníes
Las dos fuerzas enemigas han intercambiado este martes nuevos ataques después de que la Guardia Rev…
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Utah
The size of 20 Costcos: Can Utah residents drive a data center out of their backyard?
Utah's mining industry punched above its weight in 2025, according to annual report
Utah's mining industry produced an estimated $5 billion in mineral commodity value in 2025, accordi…
Utah injury update: 2 key offensive linemen ‘should be ready to go’
Idaho
Coroner identifies 20-year-old man fatally stabbed at Boise house party - KTVB
Coroner identifies 20-year-old man fatally stabbed at Boise house party KTVB
Judge finds Boise Greenbelt murder suspect incompetent to stand trial - kivitv.com
Judge finds Boise Greenbelt murder suspect incompetent to stand trial kivitv.com
Micron's Boise expansion means a job boom, housing crunch, and infrastructure challenges - KTVB
Micron's Boise expansion means a job boom, housing crunch, and infrastructure challenges KTVB
Wyoming
Cheyenne council committee advances previously postponed Cox Ranch annexation, rezoning items - WyomingNews.com
Cheyenne council committee advances previously postponed Cox Ranch annexation, rezoning items Wyomi…
NWS Cheyenne has three-day communications system failure, relies on nearby offices - WyomingNews.com
NWS Cheyenne has three-day communications system failure, relies on nearby offices WyomingNews.com
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/8/26) - Oil City News
Natrona County Circuit Court initial appearances (9/8/26) Oil City News
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DOJ Set To Send Army Of Monitors To Keep An Eye On Elections
The Civil Rights Division Plans to deploy 1,000 monitors to polling sites across the country amid m…
The Wealth Gap Is Real, And Washington Created It
A warning to my fellow Republicans: Offer Americans the hard truth, or socialists will sell them th…
10 Ways You’re Wasting Money At The Grocery Store And What To Do Instead
Saving money on groceries doesn't mean living on instant noodles. Becoming a smarter and more flexi…
Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto
Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful …
Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event
Faith leaders say they were ‘duped’ into attending RSS-linked event
‘Talk About Getting Gaslit’: Blanche Slams Hochul’s 9/11 ‘Defund the Police’ Attack As a Stunt
Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates
Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jittery…
Dozens of trapped hydropower tunnel workers in Nepal could still be alive, official says
About 46 people believed to be trapped in ‘room-like’ structure inside hydro plant tunnel on Nepal-…
