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The Hill - Politics
Trump suspect’s Ukraine advocacy draws scrutiny and Russian spin
Ryan Wesley Routh, who allegedly sought to assassinate former President Trump over the weekend, was largely dismissed as a troubled eccentric in his attempts to rally support for Ukraine over the ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Malaysian police detain CEO and other leaders of Islamic group as probe into child sex abuse widens
Malaysian police on Thursday detained the CEO and other top leaders of an Islamic business group that is under investigation after hundreds of children believed to be sexually abused were rescued ...3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Hezbollah and its conflict with Israel explained
Escalating cross-border hostilities have heightened fears of an all-out conflict.4 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - World
Colombia suspends peace talks with ELN rebel group after a deadly attack on the military
Colombia has suspended peace talks with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, after blaming the rebel group for an attack that killed two soldiers and injured more than 208 hours ago -
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ABC News - Sports
Soderstrom and Gelof lead A's past Cubs 5-3, clinching NL Central crown for Brewers
Tyler Soderstrom homered and Zack Gelof hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning as the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3, putting the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoffs11 hours ago - MLB -
BBC News - Top stories
What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's killing by her ex-partner revives calls for action on gender-based violence.13 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Philadelphia teen hoped to make bombs for terror group and considered Pride attack, officials say
Law enforcement officials in Philadelphia provided an update to a case involving a teen boy who, officials claim, communicated with a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda and allegedly purchased ...14 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Eli Manning leads group of 1st time nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and postseason kicking hero Adam Vinatieri are among the first-time nominees for the 2025 ...15 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Latino advocacy group: Trump 'gets an F,' jury still out on Harris
An influential Latino civic engagement group is preparing to issue report cards for campaign policy positions on issues they say are critical to Latino representation, and former President Trump’s ...15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Billie Jean King to become first solo female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Groups sue after University of Maryland cancels vigil for Gaza on Oct. 7
Palestine Legal and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the University of Maryland after the school canceled an Oct. 7 vigil that a student group ...17 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
What Is Hezbollah, the Militant Group Based in Lebanon?
A series of attacks on wireless devices has drawn attention to the Iran-backed militia. Here’s what to know about the militant group.18 hours ago -
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NBC News - Top stories
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft and BlackRock are part of a group of companies collaborating to pull together up to $100 billion to develop data centers for artificial intelligence and the energy infrastructure to power ...19 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Teachers in Belarus are targeted for links with 'extremist' group, says rights group
A respected human rights organization in Belarus says dozens of teachers have been detained or interrogated by authorities as part of the country’s wide-ranging crackdown on dissent20 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A Hezbollah official says walkie-talkies used by the group exploded as part of blasts heard across Beirut
A Hezbollah official says walkie-talkies used by the group exploded as part of blasts heard across Beirut22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
College in Springfield, Ohio, Cancels Athletic Events Over Security Concerns
Wittenberg University, a Division III school, had multiple teams slated to compete in events between Tuesday and Sunday.Yesterday -
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ESPN - Sports
Vols up ticket costs by 10% to help pay athletes
Tennessee is increasing the cost of tickets for all sports by 10%, with the "talent fee" being used to help pay athletes as part of the revenue-sharing plan.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Small Springfield college moves classes online, cancels athletic events due to bomb threats
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, decided to move classes online and cancel on-campus activities from Sept. 16-22 following threats received by the school as recently as Monday, according ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Russia propaganda group behind fake Kamala Harris hit-and-run story, says Microsoft
Microsoft researchers found that the group created a video, paid an actor to appear as the alleged victim, and spread the claim through a fake website. A false claim circulating on social media ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio cancels all athletic contests due to security concerns
Springfield, Ohio has seen a massive influx of threats of violence due to viral false stories about Haitian immigrantsYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Marlboro maker sells asthma inhaler group at discount after health backlash
Philip Morris pivot from tobacco to healthcare with purchase of Vectura sparked opposition from doctorsYesterday -
ABC News - World
Guardian Media Group in talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise
News publisher Guardian Media Group says it is in talks to sell The Observer newspaper to “slow news” outlet Tortoise MediaYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
2 Hezbollah members killed, many injured by exploding pagers, group says
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Hezbollah officials say at least two of its members and a girl were killed when the group's new brand of pagers exploded
Hezbollah officials say at least two of its members and a girl were killed when the group's new brand of pagers explodedYesterday -
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Financial Times - Business
North Sea regulator threatens to name oil groups for decommissioning delays
Some operators have put off plugging wells in hope of passing on costYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
French police search for Benin track and field athlete missing for days
Beninese athlete Odile Ahouanwanou has been missing for a week, police in France say, as they appeal for information on here whereabouts.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Texas's Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group
Texas officials designated a Venezuelan gang as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from prisons in Latin America.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Sports group backed by Saudi wealth fund seeks stake in European basketball
EuroLeague is looking to sell minority holding worth €1bn, but PIF’s SURJ firm faces competition from BC Partners2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Trump-allied group launches Spanish-language ads warning noncitizens against voting
The ad campaign paid for by the Article III Foundation comes as voter registration deadlines near and early voting begins in states with sizable Latino populations, like Arizona, Nevada, and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -