Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81
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Financial Times - World
India’s Hero to launch electric scooters in UK and Europe
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Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign associates
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Iran sent hacked Trump documents to Biden campaign, FBI says
Officials say there is no indication Biden campaign responded to the emails, which offered information stolen from Trump campaign. Iranian hackers sought to interest President Joe Biden’s campaign ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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US says Iran sent info from Trump hack to Biden associates
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The Hill - Politics
House GOP torpedoes Speaker Johnson’s funding bill
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The Hill - Politics
Microsoft president says election has become 'Iran vs. Trump,' and 'Russia vs. Harris'
Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Wednesday that there are "real and serious" threats of foreign actors attempting to wield influence on the 2024 election as November quickly ...9 hours ago - Microsoft -
The Hill - Politics
Iran attempted to pass hacked Trump campaign info to Biden campaign
The FBI and other intelligence agencies revealed Wednesday that Iran attempted to share information stolen during its hack on the Trump campaign with the Biden campaign and continues to send ...9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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The N.F.L. Has a Development Crisis, and It’s Failing Young Quarterbacks
Bryce Young’s struggles are the latest symptom of a growing issue, a columnist for The Athletic writes.11 hours ago - NFL -
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Nelson DeMille, author of action-packed adventures, dies at 81
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The New York Times - World
Pavel Kushnir Dies in a Russian Prison
Among the hundreds of Russians jailed for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the death of Pavel Kushnir in detention has transformed him into an antiwar symbol.12 hours ago - Russia -
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Why These Innovators Are Concerned About a Power Grid Crisis
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Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Is Injured in Apparent Pager Attack, State Media Reports
The ambassador, Mojtaba Amini, lost an eye, according to two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps who were briefed on the attack.17 hours ago - Iran -
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'Community hero' jailed for hurling bricks in riots
Joshua Cropper, who previously won a community award, was caught on video hurling rocks at a police van.21 hours ago -
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‘My drag racing career is taking off’: a Paralympic hero’s next steps
Matt Stutzman, Team USA’s self-described ‘armless archer’, wants to follow up gold with a move into a new sport. Hollywood has been turning Olympic stories into biopics for decades, but – ...21 hours ago -
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Totò Schillaci, Italy’s goalscoring hero of 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59
Schillaci was top scorer at Italia 90 with six goals He played for clubs including Inter and Juventus Tributes have been paid to Salvatore Schillaci after the former Italy forward died at the ...22 hours ago -
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Liverpool send 'prayers' after fan dies in Milan
A Liverpool fan who traveled to Italy to watch the Champions League game against AC Milan has died following a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said Tuesday.23 hours ago -
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Two Champions League final defeats - why Mendieta remains a cult hero
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Johnson: GOP could keep some IRA credits
Presented by TerraPower — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for repealing "wasteful Green New Deal tax credits" but also said Republicans could keep some Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits ...Yesterday -
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Somalia: From Crisis to Renewal
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Senate GOP’s patience with Johnson wears thin
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NBA Top 100 players, ranked: How LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards stack up ahead of 2024-25 season
Ten CBS Sports experts voted on our list of the league's 100 best players entering the 2024-25 seasonYesterday - NBA -
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Tim Davie says he can’t see Huw Edwards working at BBC again
The BBC director general says the convicted former presenter would not return "for obvious reasons".Yesterday -
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Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash
Philip Dooley, 51, died after he was hit by a vehicle in Bergamo, where he had gone to watch the team.Yesterday -
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The Unsung Hero of Every M.L.B. Postseason Contender
It’s time to give these often-overlooked players the national recognition they deserve.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Our presidential candidates are shamefully silent on the fentanyl crisis
Fentanyl was only briefly mentioned in last week’s presidential debate, and then only in the context of the border crisis.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Iran releases an Austrian man, the first time his imprisonment made public
Iranian state media say authorities have released an Austrian citizen who was held in prison in the country’s northwest, the first time information about his imprisonment was made publicYesterday - Iran -
ABC News - World
Iran’s ambassador in Lebanon has been wounded in the explosion of pagers in the country, Iranian news reports say
Iran’s ambassador in Lebanon has been wounded in the explosion of pagers in the country, Iranian news reports sayYesterday - Iran -
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Israeli official offers end to Gaza war, safe passage for Hamas leader, in exchange for hostages
Gal Hirsch, who's led Israel's hostage negotiations for almost a year, is making an offer to end the war in Gaza and provide safe passage to Hamas leader Yahyah Sinwar in exchange for the remaining ...Yesterday - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Hamas chief silent on Israel's offer of escape in exchange for hostages
Israel's hostage coordinator tells CBS News that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could leave Gaza with his family if the hostages are released.Yesterday - Israel -
Financial Times - World
A crisis of confidence at the Fed
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The Guardian - World
After the Huw Edwards scandal – and all the others – we must have a BBC fit for the modern age | Jane Martinson
The former presenter’s crimes are his responsibility, but the corporation must change so its stars can never again abuse their power. Disgraced, convicted and now sentenced , a chapter has closed: ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Senate Republicans losing patience with Johnson as shutdown nears
Republican senators are fast losing patience with Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) inability to muster the votes to avoid a government shutdown at the end of September, and are warning they will take ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...Yesterday -