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The Guardian - World
Three people die after arrests at election protests in Mauritania
Two died in detention facility and one in hospital, officials say, after protests over Mohamed Ould Ghazouani’s win. Three protesters have died in detention in Mauritania, the interior ministry has said, after mass arrests during protests in the ... -
The Guardian - World
At least 89 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Mauritania, state news agency says
Dangerous Atlantic ocean route is gaining popularity because of increased vigilance by authorities in the Mediterranean. Nearly 90 migrants bound for Europe died and dozens more are missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys
Health officials in the Florida Keys have issued a dengue fever alert after two cases were found to be locally contracted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of a heightened risk of infections in the U.S. More than 240 ...Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration issues postruling reminder on emergency abortions
The Biden administration is reminding hospitals and physicians they are legally required to perform emergency abortions to stabilize the health of a patient, in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed current law to remain in place for ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Boil water advisory issued for DC and Arlington County
A boil water advisory was issued Wednesday night for the entire District of Columbia and Arlington County. -
ESPN - Sports
Euro 2024 talking points: Ronaldo's role, best player and VAR issues
Euro 2024 has been full of surprises, so we asked our writers at the tournament what they have made of things now that we're into the quarterfinals. -
The New York Times - Top stories
U.K. Election 2024: What to Know About Candidates and Key Issues
The governing Conservative Party could be voted out of power for the first time in 14 years.United Kingdom -
GameSpot - Tech
The First Descendant Server Issues Are Ongoing Amid Its Big Launch
Nexus Games' new looter shooter, The First Descendant, has experienced quite a warm welcome following its release, nearing the top of Steam's most-played list shortly after launch. Unfortunately, The First Descendant's sudden popularity may be ... -
The Hill - Politics
Federal judge issues narrow pause on FTC noncompete ban
A federal judge on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction on a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements issued this spring, calling into question its future in the face of opposition by prominent business groups. The Dallas-based tax firm Ryan ... -
The Hill - Politics
Why abortion isn’t the winning issue Democrats think it is in 2024
Biden’s party planned to run on “Dobbs and democracy,” but their pro-abortion push is losing steam.Abortion -
ABC News - Top stories
Evacuation orders issued for latest California wildfire amid scorching heat wave
The French Fire in Mariposa County has burned more than 840 acres since erupting Thursday and is 5% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.California -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ryan Garcia issues apology for racist rant, says rehab is next
Garcia issued an apology, with some qualifiers. -
The Guardian - World
France set up Spain semi but Mbappé and Griezmann issues remain
Saliba and Camavinga came out from the Portugal game with high marks but the midfield is still not working. By Luke Entwistle for Get French Football News. Once again Didier Deschamps made changes, once again they had a negligible effect, once ... -
ABC News - Sports
No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon's third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan
No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek has lost in the third round of Wimbledon to Yulia Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 -
ABC News - Health
Abortion measures could be on Arizona and Nebraska ballots after organizers submit signatures
Arizona and Nebraska organizers have turned in enough signatures to get abortion-related questions before their states' voters in NovemberAbortion -
ABC News - Entertainment
Money issues may sink proposed New Jersey branch of acclaimed Paris museum. Mayor blames politics
New Jersey officials say financial concerns spurred state lawmakers to rescind $24 million in funding for a planned outpost of Paris’ acclaimed Pompidou Center in Jersey City -
CBS News - Top stories
Boil water advisory issued for all of D.C., Arlington County due to algae blooms
The Washington Aqueduct is sourced from the Potomac River and serves as the public water supply for the D.C. area, Arlington County and other portions of Northern Virginia. -
The Hill - Politics
DC water confirmed safe to drink after precautionary boil water advisory
Water in Washington, D.C., has been confirmed safe to drink Thursday after the district faced a boil water advisory a day before. “All DC Water customers under the precautionary boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after it was ... -
The Guardian - World
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 -
ABC News - Entertainment
As 'Bachelor' race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her moment
Jenn Tran cannot escape thinking about being the first Asian lead in the history of “The Bachelor” franchise — not that she wants to -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch party leaders casting their votes
Millions are heading to polling stations across the UK. -
BBC News - Top stories
What photo ID will you need to vote in the general election?
Everyone voting in person at the general election on 4 July will have to show valid photo ID. -
BBC News - Top stories
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