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Voters in the Badger State are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on the race to succeed Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D). Democratic socialist Francesca Hong, a state representative, leads the Democratic field, which includes Evers-backed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and others. Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany faces no serious opposition in his primary.…
Minnesota voters are at the polls Tuesday for a suite of House primary elections. There is just one open seat up for grabs this cycle, with Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) of the 2nd Congressional District running for Senate. All other incumbents are seeking reelection. Polls close at 9 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live…
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is currently undergoing technical rehearsals in LA amid scathing criticism from nearby residents
The lawsuit is the latest example of organizations pushing back on what they call the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine international law
Yemeni authorities said six people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, while U.S. forces fired on a ship they said was trying to break a blockade of Iran's ports.
The Justice Department (DOJ) deployed staff to monitor polling sites in two of Minnesota’s largest counties during the state’s primary election on Tuesday. Around 20 people from the voting section of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division are participating in this effort at voting centers in Hennepin County and Ramsey County, the DOJ said. In a…
The effort, led by Senator Dick Durbin, comes after a report found Social Security will only be able to pay out 78 percent of benefits in 2032
President Trump’s support for Darline Graham, the sister of the late senator Lindsey Graham but a political unknown, is a gamble as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of the House and Senate.
In 2024, Russia’s Defense Ministry launched an experiment called “Choice,” according to a new investigation by the independent Russian news outlet Verstka. The military solicited volunteers at women’s penal colonies in several regions and assigned them to tactical medicine units to treat the wounded near the front.
Revocations targeted foreign nationals who allegedly broke terms of their visas, government says The US Department of State has canceled more than 175,000 visas since Donald Trump returned to office, quadrupling the pace of revocations under Joe Biden’s final year in the White House, according to a new tally released by the department this week. The announcement said the revocations targeted…
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
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Romo retired from the NFL and joined CBS Sports as the lead game analyst in April 2017
The two-term Republican congressman, who once interned in the office of Senator Lindsey Graham, has campaigned in part on his youth.
The New York Times USThe longtime lawmaker, a member of an ultraconservative group of House members, came in third place in the Republican primary for governor this year.
The New York Times USPolicy comes as debate continues over causes of and solutions to housing issues. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Education minister says fundin…
The Guardian WorldThe former governor and congressman is a staunch fiscal conservative who repeatedly broke with President Trump on government spending, among other issues.
The New York Times USFederal staff will have to stay 100ft outside polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties after county officials refuse access Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments t…
The Guardian WorldUkrainian leader accused Russia of using Korean ballistic missiles to exploit shortages of American air defences
The Independent World‘I could tell being at home was better than being in the hospital,’ the conservative pundit said about the senator from Kentucky
The Independent WorldAndrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.
BBC News (Front page)Letter signed by 50 police leaders, including every chief constable in England and Wales, says there is ‘profound strength of feeling across policing’ Andy Burnham is facing an unprecedented mass c…
The Guardian WorldSix states are holding elections on Tuesday. The unofficial results will be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
The New York Times USJapan’s Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile toward the sea
ABC News InternationalTrump spent the weekend raging over dropped charges after judge agreed to dismiss case against David Hearn
The Independent WorldThe Trump administration on Tuesday released a final rule blocking the use of federal Medicaid dollars for transgender healthcare for minors, as well as barring Children’s Health Insurance Program …
The HillHims & Hers Health is planning to sell compounded peptides, the company said in a Monday earnings call. The company’s CEO, Andrew Dudum, said in the earnings call that it was “currently developing …
The HillGreat Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
BBC News (Front page)U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records Tuesday, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.
PBS NewsHourThe new tax is expected to bring in $500 million annually for America's largest city
The Independent WorldThe city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
BBC News (Front page)Jazz musician Chuck Redd was sued by the performing arts center after backing out of a concert, but a judge later dismissed the case
The Independent World{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI reshapes traditional campaign strategies Artificial intelligence is reshaping the campaign trail, as candidates up and down the ballot turn to the te…
The HillAs Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
The New York Times USJournalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Democrats called on Tuesday fo…
The Guardian WorldIn today’s edition, Natasha Korecki digs into the perilous immigration politics facing the Trump administration and the GOP. Plus, we preview the key races to watch as primary results roll in this …
NBC NewsAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe 's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said. It said 77 people were rescued a…
PBS NewsHourThe missile was believed to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, the Defense Ministry in Tokyo said.
The Japan TimesBrittany Boltinhouse’s attorney says removal of title and crown ‘another troubling example of cancel culture’ A lawyer for beauty queen Brittany Boltinhouse, dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA la…
The Guardian WorldKamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary
The Independent WorldRuling expands on earlier order that prevented implementation in 23 mostly Democratic-led states Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the US Postal …
The Guardian WorldIt was not announced whether there were any injuries in the attack
The Independent WorldThe State Department said they were canceled because visa holders committed crimes, abused the immigration system and celebrated the death of Charlie Kirk, among other reasons
The Independent WorldRescue crews and civilians in Colombia painstakingly searched through rubble Tuesday in the hopes of finding survivors trapped under debris after a powerful earthquake left thousands missing in doz…
PBS NewsHourBBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.
BBC WorldOver the next 20 years, Russian authorities plan to resettle nearly 114,000 Russians in the occupied Ukrainian territories. Despite the grim circumstances, some people really are moving there. The …
Meduza (English)A fire near Highway 1 has spread, prompting evacuation orders across Monterey County.
The New York Times USAuthorities in Zimbabwe say at least 15 people have died and another 27 are missing after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba
ABC News InternationalA former U.S. Marine who spent more than four years in a Russian prison and is believed to be seriously ill has been released and was on his way back to the United States. President Donald Trump an…
NBC NewsThe Iranian strikes that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.
The New York Times USThe intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.
BBC PoliticsA newly reported Secret Service ruse to fly President Trump out of the NATO summit last month in Turkey amid an assassination threat from Iran is raising questions about the president’s security wh…
The HillAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said.
CBC WorldLucy Davis, who played Dawn Tinsley in the British version of “The Office” and had a starring role in “Shaun of the Dead,” said she incurable cancer.
NBC NewsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pulling its support from an Arctic climate and environment report it has helped with in the past. Rick Thoman, lead editor for the 2026…
The HillTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has intervened in a Dallas County surrogacy case involving an unborn baby with a severe heart defect, seeking to ensure the fetus receives life-saving medical …
The HillSales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the highest mortgage rates in a year prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for many prospective homebuyers.
PBS NewsHourUS Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
BBC WorldRepresentative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
The New York Times USThe strongest temblor in years struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.
The New York Times WorldOur Rescue, formerly Tim Ballard’s Operation Underground Railroad, is latest firm to get lucrative no-bid contract to support unaccompanied minors
The Independent WorldA Stockholm migration court released a married Russian couple from custody after they were detained while on vacation in Sweden, the human rights organization Kovcheg reported.
Meduza (English)Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.
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