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Pontoon Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz Island Leaving One Dead, Several Missing
A pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island on July 14, killing one and leaving two or three people missing.
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Boat capsizes near Alcatraz Island; one dead, three missing after family trip
A 49-foot cabin cruiser capsized near Alcatraz Island on July 14, killing one and leaving three missing from about 20 aboard.
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Cuba’s national power grid collapses for third time in under 10 days
Cuba’s national power grid collapsed Tuesday, July 14, causing a blackout affecting about 10 million people nationwide.
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ICE agents fatally shoot two immigrants in one week, sparking protests and federal probes
ICE agents fatally shot two immigrants during traffic stops in Texas and Maine last month, prompting protests and policy reviews.
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Iran and Oman Agree on New Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route, Joint Management Plan
Iran and Oman reached an agreement on a new shipping route and joint management for the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
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US launches campaign to dismantle International Criminal Court, citing sovereignty concerns
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a campaign to disable the ICC, accusing it of threatening US sovereignty and targeting American personnel.
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US House passes Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent
The US House passed the Sunshine Protection Act July 14 to end clock changes and adopt permanent daylight saving time nationwide.
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US Senate passes sanctions bill targeting Russia, Iran, and major Russian energy buyers
The US Senate approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, imposing broad sanctions and tariffs on Russia, Iran, China, India, and others.
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Tyler Robinson accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University event
Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, and has expressed regret in texts and video statements.
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Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in pledging crackdown on armed groups
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president on August 7, pledging a hardline fight against armed groups and closer ties with the US.
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Todd Blanche confirmed as US Attorney General after 50-49 Senate vote
Todd Blanche was confirmed by the US Senate as Attorney General by a narrow 50-49 vote on August 8, 2026.
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US to oversee Israel withdrawal from pilot zones in southern Lebanon starting this week
The United States will manage Israel’s phased withdrawal from two pilot zones in southern Lebanon after a June framework agreement.
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Jeffrey Ying sentenced for stealing rare 17th-century Chinese manuscripts from UCLA
Jeffrey Ying was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for stealing over 10 rare Chinese manuscripts from UCLA valued at $216,000.
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Former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000 for obstructing ICE arrest, avoids prison
Hannah Dugan, former Milwaukee judge, was fined $5,000 for felony obstruction after helping an immigrant evade ICE arrest in 2025 but received no prison time.
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U.S. Senate approves bipartisan Russia sanctions bill honoring late Lindsey Graham
The U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 bipartisan vote on August 7, 2026.
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US Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction Over Lack of Congressional Approval
The US Court of Appeals upheld an injunction blocking Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, citing need for Congressional authorization.
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Trump Oversees Accelerated Construction of White House Helicopter Pad Ahead of Xi Visit
President Trump is overseeing a new granite helicopter pad on the White House South Lawn to be finished by September 17 ahead of Xi Jinping's visit.
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Ukraine fails to intercept 29 Russian ballistic missiles in Kyiv attack due to interceptor shortage
Ukraine could not intercept any of 29 Russian ballistic missiles in a recent large-scale attack on Kyiv amid a shortage of Patriot interceptors.
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Trump and Italy’s Meloni trade barbs ahead of NATO summit amid worsening ties
US President Trump posted a mocking image of Italian PM Meloni, reigniting a feud over a disputed photo request claim ahead of the July NATO summit.
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Donald Trump shares doctored image mocking Giorgia Meloni ahead of NATO summit
Donald Trump posted a doctored image of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Truth Social days before the NATO summit in Turkey.
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Paul Pelosi involved in hit-and-run accident in California, may face misdemeanor charge
Paul Pelosi hit a parked car in Yountville, California on July 3, then fled the scene; deputies found him nearby with car damage, no injuries reported.
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Man climbs Eiffel Tower and hangs US flag on 250th Independence Day, arrested
On July 4, 2026, a man climbed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, hung a US flag, and was arrested by police shortly after.
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US Vice President Vance calls for UK political reform amid leadership turmoil
US Vice President J.D. Vance urged structural change in UK politics after Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned last month.
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Europe Replaces Most US Military Cuts in NATO, Top Commander Says
European NATO allies have largely backfilled recent US force reductions in Europe, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Sir John Stringer said.