Kinky Friedman, musical satirist and writer who also ran for Texas governor, dies at 79
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'I'm not leaving': Biden expands effort to tamp down calls to step aside
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday increased his outreach to lawmakers, Democratic governors, and staff after days of criticism that he hasn't done enough to personally tamp down on nervousness that he should abandon his run for ...Joe Biden -
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Biden wins crucial support of Democratic governors to continue campaign: ‘We’re going to have his back’ – live
Governors come out in support of president, with New York’s Kathy Hochul saying he is ‘in it to win it’. Biden says ‘I’m not leaving’ amid ongoing turmoilWho could replace Joe Biden? Here are six possibilitiesHouse Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ...Joe Biden -
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Governors admit worries but rally behind Biden after meeting: ‘We have his back’
President meets with Democratic governors for ‘candid’ talks as he seeks to reassure his party and the public. A group of leading Democratic governors offered words of support for Joe Biden on Wednesday as pressure mounted on the president to ...Joe Biden -
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Biden told governors he had medical checkup after debate, is in good health: Sources
During his private meeting with Democratic governors at the White House Wednesday night, President Joe Biden said he had a medical checkup following the debate last week.Joe Biden -
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Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to reelect incumbent conservative as city's governor
Voters in Tokyo are casting ballots to decide whether to reelect conservative Yuriko Koike as governor of Japan’s influential capital for four more years -
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Finland's president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.
Finland’s president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.China -
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Special adviser to Syrian President Assad dies following car crash under unclear circumstances
Syrian President Bashar Assad's office says a close adviser to Assad has died following a car accident that left her hospitalized for four days -
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Vikings fourth-round draft pick Khyree Jackson dies in car accident at 24
Oregon's Jackson was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft in AprilNFL -
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Vikings rookie CB Jackson dies in car accident; here's what we know
Khyree Jackson, a 2024 fourth-round pick out of Oregon who was making a big impression at minicamps and OTAs, died in an automobile accident overnight.NFL -
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4 killed in shooting during party at a Kentucky home; suspect died after a vehicle chase, police say
Police found seven shooting victims when they arrived at the home. -
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June's tumbling heat records portend another summer of extremes
Parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas just endured their hottest June on record, where sweltering conditions shattered several long-standing marks. -
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The 1st All-Star nod for Padres' Profar has a Texas flair, 12 years after his debut with Rangers
Jurickson Profar's first All-Star Game appearance is set for the home of the Texas Rangers 12 years after his debut for them -
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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico as category 2 storm and expected to reach Texas
Hurricane warning issued for coast from Puerto Costa Maya to Cancún, including Cozumel, with coastal residents in Texas told to prepare. Hurricane Beryl has made landfall as a category 2 storm in Mexico’s top tourist destinations, triggering a red ...Mexico -
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Beryl weakens to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico but could become a hurricane again as it heads to Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl moved out of the Yucatán Peninsula and into the Gulf of Mexico Friday night, where it is forecast to take a path toward Mexico and southern Texas and regain hurricane strength along the way, forecasters said. -
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Marcus Semien hits 2-run homer in the 7th to push Texas Rangers past the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3
Slumping Texas second baseman Marcus Semien hit his first homer in nearly a month, a go-ahead shot in the seventh inning in the Rangers’ 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on SaturdayMLB -
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Thousands pay respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute’s silence held nationwide in memory of the renowned Albanian novelist and poet who died earlier this week -
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Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute’s silence held nationwide in memory of the renowned Albanian novelist and poet who died earlier this week -
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'Saturday Night Live’ Writer Alex English Thinks Social Media Ruined the Art of Comedy
Saturday Night Live writer and veteran stand-up comedian Alex English believes platforms like TikTok have changed the relationship a comic has to their audience—in the worst ways possible. -
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It’s no surprise a Newsweek writer panned Taylor Swift for being single and childless | Arwa Mahdawi
The broader context of what the magazine has become starts with political activist Josh Hammer running its opinion pages. Poor Taylor Swift. The pop star is a billionaire and one of the most successful people on the planet. She has an army of ... -
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Who is Keir Starmer, the new U.K. prime minister?
With the U.K. Labour Party returning to power after 14 years of Conservative rule, the main appeal of the man taking power may be his dullness.United Kingdom -
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Who's who in Britain's new Labour government led by Keir Starmer
Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers and a few outside experts as he tries to tackle priorities including boosting a sluggish economy, building more homes and fixing the creaking state-funded ... -
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Who are the Middle East power brokers?
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Who Are the Key Players in the UK Election?
Millions cast ballots for parliamentary seats on Thursday. The party that wins the most seats usually forms Britain’s next government, and that party’s leader becomes prime minister.United Kingdom -
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Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?
The new top team includes the UK's first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as well as party veterans such as Ed Miliband and Yvette Cooper. -
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Who will replace Sunak as Tory leader?
Candidates from both wings of the party jostle for position after electoral defeatUnited Kingdom -
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Biden says he’s best qualified to beat Trump, brushes off low polling and denies cognitive issues – live
President says in occasionally tense ABC interview he is not dropping out and believes he’s the best candidate to win. Full story: Biden calls Trump debate a ‘bad episode’Joe Biden has cancelled his upcoming Sunday address to the National ...Joe Biden -
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Bochy won't have any of his players in AL All-Star lineup at home after Texas had 5 starters in '23
The American League starting lineup that Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy will write out for the All-Star Game won’t include any of his own players