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National News

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What happened when a White man carrying a large wooden cross met a Black man at the nation’s largest Confederate monument
Judge Ronald Gould on his MS: "Just take life a step at a time"
Pitch perfect: Developing natural grass for the World Cup
GERRI WILLIS: The fireworks are over. Now visit the places where America became free
UK's incoming PM Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritize cost of living, say allies
Trump Blasts ‘Sanctuary’ States, but Many Still Aid Deportations
Housing costs is the top political issue for young voters, CNBC survey finds
Federal prosecutors are under fire after critics accuse them of smearing man killed by ICE in Houston
Trump Frames World Cup As A U.S. Victory As He Prepares To Present Trophy To Winning Team
Texas residents say timely alerts and last year’s catastrophic floods helped them prepare for this year’s deluge
Bernie blowback: How Sanders’ primary endorsements have sparked a Democratic midterm war
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service tells AP
U.S. says it targeted Iranian forces after attacks that killed two American service members
Spain vs. Argentina: What to know about the World Cup final teams, players and records
How to watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina
US ambassador to UN slaps down Zohran Mamdani’s threat to have Benjamin Netanyahu arrested when Israeli PM visits NYC
‘Manosphere’ influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested on rape, sex trafficking charges in Florida
Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
LA’s MacArthur Park: A monument to filth and ‘progressive’ failure
David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing

International News

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to Wider War After U.S. Service Members Killed
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Florida on charges of rape and sex trafficking
Why were Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested? Will they be extradited to UK?
India’s cockroach politics is no joke
Despite Trump's unpopularity, new poll shows tight race for Congress
Russia launches deadly, massive ballistic missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine
Spain or Argentina, who will win the FIFA World Cup? Ex-player predictions
Guyana ferry with 116 people on board capsizes; more than 50 rescued
Why is India vetting books in Kashmir in search of ‘anti-national’ content?
Iranians suffer from power blackouts during war and heatwave
FIFA World Cup: Tobin Heath on record goals, France and Lamine Yamal
Two American sisters checked into a quaint English B&B. The drama started when the key snapped in the lock
Du Plessis makes winning return to UFC with dominant decision over Usman
France commemorates the Vel d’Hiv roundup after a Paris plaque honoring rescuers is vandalized
Gaza cheers for Spain as World Cup final anticipation mounts
Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile
Tanzanian-flagged tanker from Yemen hijacked by suspected Somali pirates
A look back at the 2022 FIFA World Cup final
Trump ally seeks makeover ahead of critical Arizona governor's race
Five people rescued after Indonesia boat sinks, at least 20 still missing

Business News

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The ticketing scheme that has haunted the World Cup
American Airlines CEO lays out his vision to close a more than $3 billion profit gap
Meet the little-known companies behind America’s data center boom
United Airlines denies allowing free flight changes over Trump airport name
Paramount Skydance may have won the battle — but war against Netflix is raging
Here’s the real reason KFC stopped going by Kentucky Fried Chicken nearly four decades ago
You’re About to Retire. What Are You Doing for the Next 20 or 30 Years?
Powerball winning numbers as jackpot hits $526M for Saturday, July 18
Taylor Farms releases full recall list after ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis outbreak
Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final a very high-priced ticket to watch Messi and Yamal
Britain hopes this man will save its economy. We went to Manchester to find out why
The new $1 Trump coin doesn't just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
Federal Reserve looks for 'secret sauce' behind a successful Wisconsin toolmaker
Taylor Farms to Remove Some Products After Link to Cyclosporiasis Cases
An open letter to OpenAI’s secret gadget
Taco Bell faces first lawsuits over diarrhea-causing contaminated lettuce
Paying for early access to Trump's Truth Social could raise big money - and major ethical issues
Panasonic recalls over 11K toaster ovens. See affected products
China signals US could restore preferential trade privileges for Hong Kong
One fan’s ‘Odyssey’: A flight from Hawaii, three theaters and eight IMAX showings in 24 hours

Entertainment News

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Why Elliot Page is actually one of the best parts of 'The Odyssey'
The boundaries of fandom are being put to the test
Sunday Puzzle: A test of WI-T
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is one of Hollywood’s top-paid actors — and the King of Flops
'Baldmaxxing:' Why a growing number of men are embracing baldness (CT+)
Mick Jagger makes surprise appearance in Napa Valley
Taylor Swift wedding NDA 'had teeth': Guest divulges invitation process
Ryan Hurst's 'God of War' role recast after set injury
Wait Wait for July 18. 2026: With Not My Job guest Vicki Peterson
Pop culture’s 'reverent irreverence': How artists blur irony, sincerity and religion
Why does England sing 'Wonderwall' after World Cup wins?
'The Odyssey' movie ending makes this major change from Homer's book
How a handful of actors came to dominate Hollywood
For Singer Judy Collins, A 'Farewell Tour' Doesn't Necessarily Mean Goodbye
The 2000s called. They want their digital camera back
Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back
Why Jim Parsons says 'Big Bang Theory' success left him 'miserable'
Just 23 Jokes About The Parasite Outbreak That Will Give You Explosive Laughter
'I Want You to Be Happy' takes on modern-day dating
Brenda Fricker, first Irish actress to win an Oscar for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81

Sports News

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Heavy metal vs. an orchestra: What to expect from the World Cup final
Yankees have been hapless without Aaron Judge — now they need to press the right deadline buttons
How to watch the World Cup final: Argentina vs. Spain time, channel, what to expect and more
NFL training camp storylines: Patrick Mahomes injury update, Aaron Rodgers’ farewell tour and biggest QB battles
England Defeats France, 6-4, in Wild Third-Place Match
Blackhawks answer Connor Bedard questions with five-year, $75 million extension
Anthony Volpe’s time in field dipping with Jose Caballero separating, George Lombard Jr. looming for Yankees
Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in third-place World Cup game
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns make electric WWE appearances at MSG
France 4-6 England: Kylian Mbappe breaks World Cup goals record in maddest game ever
Kalshi says it's not a sportsbook even as World Cup bets surge
UK’s Josh Kerr smashes longstanding world mile record in London
Spain vs. Argentina: Who has the edge in World Cup final in goal, defense, midfield and attack?
2026 Open leaderboard: Live updates, coverage, scores and standings for Round 3 at Royal Birkdale
How the World Cup final is starting to look a lot like the Super Bowl
The success stories and cautionary tales staring down Jaxson Dart entering critical second Giants season
Luke Weaver maintaining focus as trade deadline questions loom
The biggest World Cup was defined by its buzziest moments
Bryson DeChambeau penalty adds controversy to eventful British Open second round
Titans to induct Chris Johnson into Ring of Honor after devastating ALS diagnosis

Special News

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India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket
World Cup water breaks are changing how we think about hydration
Cybersecurity risks posed by over-the-air tech in autos has analysts concerned
Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination
The AI rotation stole the spotlight from a strong start to earnings season
Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded
Inhaling Wildfire Smoke May Be The Same As Smoking This Many Cigarettes
Move over SpaceX: China and Japan flex reusable rockets
Taylor Farms has had food safety problems before. Now it’s linked to another outbreak.
How much deep sleep do you need?
Is smoke in your home? Here's how to make an air purifier using a box fan
Rare Pair of Improbably Light ‘Super-Puff’ Planets Is Discovered
China’s Latest A.I. Breakthrough Threatens America’s Lead
These 11 East Coast beach hotels make family vacations unforgettable
Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
Israel’s ‘Crimson Thread’ military barrier is strangling the West Bank
What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions
Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO goes for just under $1 million at Sotheby's auction
Many travelers pay for TSA PreCheck. Some get it free.