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Kid Rock Delivers Memorial Day Tribute from Inside Pentagon Highlighting Military Service
Kid Rock delivered a Memorial Day message from the Pentagon, honoring fallen US service members and sharing a patriotic message.
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Historic floods and storms kill at least six in Indiana, prompt state emergency
Days of storms and record flooding across Indiana have caused at least six deaths and widespread damage since August 11.
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Colombian President Calls on Trump to Suspend High Tariffs After Devastating Earthquake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella asked U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily halt high tariffs to aid earthquake recovery.
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Trump Orders Major Cut to US-South Korea Military Exercises Citing Ties with Kim Jong Un
US President Donald Trump ordered a significant reduction in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises with South Korea, citing his good relations with North Korea’s leader.
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Texas officers rescue infant from vehicle trapped in floodwaters near Beeville
Authorities in Beeville, Texas, rescued an infant from a partially submerged car trapped in fast-moving floodwaters on May 23.
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Stampede Injures 19 at South Carolina Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival
At least 19 people were injured in a stampede near the stage area at the Black Pearl Festival in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina.
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San Francisco Immigration Court Closes After Judge Purge, Backlog Moves to Concord
San Francisco immigration court closed May 1, 2026 after nearly all judges were removed, shifting 117,000 cases to Concord court 30 miles away.
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Thomas Massie warns Trump-backed GOP risks midterm losses over alienated voters
Defeated Congressman Thomas Massie warned in May 2026 that the Trump-backed Republican Party faces midterm losses due to disenfranchised voter groups.
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Shooting at Virginia State University Injures Five, One Critically
Five people were injured in a shooting early Saturday at Virginia State University, with one victim in critical condition.
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USS George Washington departs Vietnam to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln in Middle East
The USS George Washington left Da Nang heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln after its extended 266-day deployment.
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Australian PM Albanese urges Trump to exempt Australia from US tariffs in call
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called US President Donald Trump on August 14 to seek exemption from 12.5% tariffs imposed last month.
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Jared Kushner May Visit Israel Next Week for Gaza Peace Plan Talks
The U.S. is considering sending envoy Jared Kushner to Israel next week to discuss Trump’s Gaza peace plan amid Netanyahu's opposition.
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US Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Alleging Harvard Antisemitism
A US federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard of tolerating antisemitism during pro-Palestinian campus rallies.
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Renewed attacks on shipping heighten US-Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz
Iran enforces blockade on the Strait of Hormuz amid US demands and rising violence around key shipping lanes.
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US executes three death row inmates in Oklahoma, Tennessee and Alabama on August 13
Three death row inmates were executed simultaneously in three US states on August 13, the first triple execution since 2010.
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Iran mocks Trump for secret plane switch during Turkey visit over missile threat
On July 8, 2025, US President Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey citing missile threats; Iran responded with mocking memes and warnings.
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17-year-old Arjun Aravind charged with murdering mother and brother in Massachusetts
Arjun Aravind, 17, is charged with killing his mother and brother in Acton, Massachusetts, after police linked him to the crimes and found him in a stolen vehicle.
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US ICE to spend $20 million on electric shock gloves amid New York legal challenges
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves despite criticism and legal risks in New York.
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Trump administration renews economic pressure campaign to curb Iranian oil exports
The Trump administration resumed its ‘maximum pressure’ strategy using sanctions and a naval blockade to restrict Iran’s oil exports, reversing a prior threat of stepped-up military action.
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Nick Reiner indicted for the murders of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Nick Reiner was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for stabbing his parents to death in December 2025.
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Heidi Beirich Arrested in Wire Fraud Case Linked to Southern Poverty Law Center
Heidi Beirich, far-right extremism expert and former SPLC official, was arrested on multiple financial crime charges in California on August 12.
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ICE to Equip Officers with Electric Shock Gloves by March 2027 at $20 Million Cost
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase and issue CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E. electric shock gloves to officers by March 2027.
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Iran Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict, Fuel Prices Rise in US
Iran's deputy foreign minister declared sole control over the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions escalate and US gas prices hit $4.08 per gallon.
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Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Amid Plagiarism Allegations
Jason Arday, former Cambridge sociology professor, was found dead in south London days after resigning over plagiarism claims.