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How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker
The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.
The dangerous politicization of bank charters
In an opinion piece, Patrick M. Brenner argues that the politicization of bank charters threatens financial inclusion and competition in the United States.
Trump faces backlash over childhood vaccines order
Click in for The Hill’s midday newsletter with all the latest news. {beacon} It’s Tuesday: And it’s shaping up to be a busy one, even with Congress on recess. In today’s issue: Critics respond to Trump’s vaccine order Trump’s reported Air Force One ruse GOP senators rally for Thune Trump backs FIFA’s Infantino…
Three ways to watch safely without glasses
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
Ex-fraternity leader pleads guilty to hazing after pledge’s death but could avoid jail time
One pledge told police that he and three other pledges were brought to the party with pillowcases over their heads before the medical emergency
Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman released from jail in Russia
Send your questions for Keir Simmons
A multinational maritime coalition was recently formed to secure international trade routes throughout the Middle East.
Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur
Nearly 500 personnel battle Timber fire in Los Padres national forest as blaze grows to 2,000 acres Evacuations have been ordered for areas along California’s famous Big Sur coast as a wildfire burns in the nearby steep, rugged mountains. The Timber fire in Monterey county started on Sunday and grew to 2,000 acres by Tuesday morning, according to Cal Fire, the state’s fire agency. Nearly 500 fire…
Congo battles fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record as deaths top 2,000
The Democratic Republic of Congo says that confirmed Ebola deaths have reached 2,011, the latest grim milestone in what health officials have described as the fastest-spreading outbreak on record.
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted
The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
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Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
Iran's proxy says it hit a ship with Saudi military equipment in the Red Sea, as tensions over the US-Iran war remain high.
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July was just the hottest month on record in the US. So what does that mean for August?
Climate change and El Niño are working together to make your summer extra hot
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Luigi Mangione murder trial to have anonymous jury and overflow seating
The judge overseeing the state murder trial has set out some rules for public access, but other questions remain about the high-profile case.
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University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health
The university will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of what a low grade could mean.
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Ocasio-Cortez Opened Up About Freezing her Eggs. She Got Women Talking.
Many women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.
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$1 billion Powerball jackpot: Which payout option is best if you win?
A $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs.
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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
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Can GLP-1s affect birth control, fertility?
Research suggests that GLP-1 drugs could reduce the effectiveness of birth control and boost fertility.
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What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
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Trump talks about the Reflecting Pool and White House ballroom a lot. Here's exactly how much
PolitiFact analyzed all of Trump's public events and speeches over the first seven months of 2026 in which he mentioned his construction projects — including the White House ballroom and Reflecting…
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El-Sayed removed controversial YouTube clips before launching his campaign
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed once urged government officials to consider defunding the police amid a string of other progressive left-wing policies that he now says are no long…
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Family of NYC fashion designer found dead on Montauk boat to file wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a New York City fashion designer found dead on a boat in the Hamptons last year is preparing to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the man she was with when she died.
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Solar eclipse in Spain: A guide to the astronomical event of the year
Everything you need to know about the phenomenon: from where to watch it to how long it will last
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Vlaada Chvátil, inventor of the hit game Codenames: ‘I’m a perfectionist’
The creator of games such as Through the Ages and Dungeon Petz reflects on his career, his creative process and his most celebrated works
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Hundreds of teenagers waited hours outside Russia’s Supreme Court to witness the only antiwar party lose its place on the ballot. Then a police officer raised a megaphone to talk about draft offices.
All day on August 10, Russia’s Supreme Court heard a lawsuit seeking to revoke the Yabloko (“Apple”) party’s registration for the State Duma elections. Hundreds of people stood outside the courthou…
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Officials monitoring polling sites in Minnesota’s two largest counties, says Trump’s justice department – live
Approximately 20 staff sent to polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties during Minnesota’s primary elections Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments to a key Pentago…
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The most dramatic meteor shower of the summer peaks the day of a solar eclipse
The Perseids’ peak coincides with another highly anticipated celestial event: a total solar eclipse that will be visible in parts of Europe.
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2.4 million Afghan girls shut out of secondary school during 5 years of Taliban rule, UN says
UNESCO calls this a grave violation of fundamental rights and on Tuesday urged the immediate restoration of education for women and girls.
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Burnham’s prison plans could raise risk of mistaken releases, union warns
Concerns raised over proposed changes to early release scheme as probation staff vote to strike over workloads Andy Burnham’s plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers and other …
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Criticism as thousands of seats empty at Europeans Athletics Championships
Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.
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Live Results: Connecticut midterm primaries
Two veteran Democratic incumbents in Connecticut face strong challenges in a state primary on Tuesday.
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WNBA becomes magnet for culture wars
The WNBA is finding itself at the center of escalating culture wars over issues relating to gender, race and equity as the league’s popularity grows and players continue to be outspoken on politics…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv sends new proposals to Trump’s negotiators for plan to end conflict, says Zelensky
Ukrainian warns Putin is poised to escalate the conflict as air defences run dry
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Hong makes final pitch to voters amid scrutiny of past comments on police, Thanksgiving
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong delivered her closing pitch to voters on Tuesday, hours before polls close in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. Hong, who leads the Democratic field in recent…
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The Apple Watch Series 11 is back at its Black Friday price — but not for long
The latest Apple Watch Series 11 is 25% off right now, matching the lowest price outside of Amazon Prime Day. It has great health tracking features and easily syncs with any iPhone.
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Arkansas high school football player finds deadly snake was in his helmet while he practiced for an hour
An Arkansas high school football player discovered a venomous snake in the helmet he was wearing during practicing for almost an hour last week.
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Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
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Almost nowhere in California is building enough housing. Here's why
California cities and counties are struggling to meet state housing targets. Despite having state-approved plans, actual construction lags behind.
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Four Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says
The Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait while the Iran-backed Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of transporting weapons.
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Jurors to be anonymous in state Luigi Mangione trial, slated for September
Luigi Mangione is set to be tried by 12 anonymous jurors following the notoriety the case and trial has received in the two years since his alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. On…
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US government says judge overstepped by ordering universal tariff refunds
While the judge presiding over the trade court litigation determined that restrictions regarding universal injunctions do not pertain to these tariff proceedings, the government maintains its oppos…
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Florida cop kidnapped and killed his ex over an argument about a TV set
The victim had returned from a beach trip with her two young children shortly before the incident. Neither child was physically harmed, and they have since been placed in the care of their biologic…
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Hunter Biden: Trump ‘the one existential threat’ to U.S.
Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, took a swipe at President Trump Monday, describing him as an “existential threat” to the U.S. During an interview with conservative media person…
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Judge finds Kennedy Center owes musician $250,000 in legal fees
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered the Kennedy Center to pay $250,000 in legal fees to musician Chuck Redd, whom the arts center sued for canceling a Christmas Eve concert after President…
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Parents accused of getting drunk and forcing toddlers to walk in 108-degree heat after watching NFL practice
Ryan and May Mullin are facing a child abuse charge after they were found seemingly drunk during a family outing in Glendale, Arizona
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What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina
The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.
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Images From Colombia, Battered by Quakes
The strongest temblor in years struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.
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Sergey Nedovodin, St. Petersburg radio founder, dies at 61 after being beaten outside his Moscow home
Sergey Nedovodin, a founder and former executive director of the radio station Ekho Peterburga, has died at 61, the station’s Telegram channel reported.
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Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Is Freed by Russia After 4 Years in Prison
The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.
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The son of ‘Orthodox oligarch’ Igor Altushkin (who funds Russian churches and a battalion in Ukraine) crashed the family Lamborghini into a house in Yekaterinburg, injuring a combat veteran
A purple Lamborghini crashed into a house at 1 Otradnaya Street in Yekaterinburg on the evening of August 11, according to news outlet E1.ru and the Telegram channel “Baza,” which has ties to Russi…
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Fueled by national movement, democratic socialist shakes up Wisconsin's governor's race
A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the governor's endorsed candidate in Wisconsin's chaotic primary race for governor.
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Richard Tice accused of ‘nasty tactics’ over legal threat to the Guardian
Reform deputy leader condemned for seeking disclosure of documents that could reveal reporter’s sources Reform’s deputy leader Richard Tice has been accused of using “nasty tactics” in an attempt t…
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Death toll from flesh-eating bacteria rises: These are the Vibrio warning signs to watch for
Beachgoers in several southern states have been warned to proceed with caution after several more deaths were reported in people who contracted vibriosis, an infection from a bacteria that can caus…
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Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle cut a measured figure at his unveiling news conference, but Premier League managers will come up against someone very different
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With El-Sayed’s Victory Comes a Wave of Islamophobia
As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
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Russia’s Central Bank approves Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT for exchange trading — with limits for retail investors
Russia’s Central Bank has added Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether (USDT) to its list of cryptocurrencies approved for trading on exchanges, the regulator said in a statement.
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Why California is failing to build the homes it needs
Less than a third of California cities and counties are on track to meet their housing targets
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Trump offers Lindell a boost ahead of Minnesota primary: ‘Deserves a BIG WIN’
President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his support for My Pillow founder Mike Lindell, who is running for governor in Minnesota, hours before primary polls close. “Mike Lindell deserves a BIG WIN …
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Over 29,000 Canadians call for U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to be expelled
A petition set to be presented in the House of Commons this fall calls on the government to declare U.S. Aambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and remove him from Canada.
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Live Results: Vermont midterm primaries
Vermont Democrats will try on Tuesday to do something they've been unable to do in five previous attempts: nominate a gubernatorial candidate who can beat the Republican governor.
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