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Justice Samuel Alito says he’s not retiring ‘for another term’

Justice Samuel Alito, one of the Supreme Court’s staunchest conservatives, does not plan to retire before the court finishes its upcoming session, he said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Friday.Justice Samuel Alito, one of the Supreme Court’s staunchest conservatives, does not plan to retire before the court finishes its upcoming session, he said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Friday. Read More

August 7, 2026 1

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American detained in Russia is ‘near death,’ advocate says

Concerns are mounting about the wellbeing of an American detained in Russia since 2022, with an advocate alleging he has been subjected to physical and psychological torture.Concerns are mounting about the wellbeing of an American detained in Russia since 2022, with an advocate alleging he has been subjected to physical and psychological torture. Read More

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Trump’s top general is ‘looking for an off-ramp’ from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say

Over the last few weeks, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has privately made clear to other top Trump advisers that the US needs to find an off-ramp from the war with Iran — because the military options on the table to escalate the conflict could backfire and airpower alone is unlikely to achieve President Donald Trump’s stated objectives, according to three sources familiar with the matter.Over the […]

August 7, 2026 5

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Lisa Cook’s attorney responds to new Trump effort to fire her

‘Maybe he should’: Trump says he’s open to Fauci facing criminal charges

President Trump said the Justice Department should potentially bring criminal charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress. President Trump said the Justice Department should potentially bring criminal charges against Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress. Read More

August 6, 2026 3

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It took a village to pull off this surprise for a breast cancer survivor

Breast cancer survivor Miranda Brasden thought she was headed to lunch with friends. Instead, she walked into the surprise of a lifetime. Breast cancer survivor Miranda Brasden thought she was headed to lunch with friends. Instead, she walked into the surprise of a lifetime. Read More

August 6, 2026 3

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Trump says US has ‘virtual unlimited’ missile supply amid reported shortages

According to experts, the nation's stockpiles were low before the Iran war. Months of fighting have left them severely depleted, analysts say. According to experts, the nation's stockpiles were low before the Iran war. Months of fighting have left them severely depleted, analysts say. Read More

August 6, 2026 4

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US Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins GOP nomination for Tennessee governor

Tennessee is set to elect its first woman governor with Republican Marsha Blackburn set to face Democrat Jerri Green in the November general election. Tennessee is set to elect its first woman governor with Republican Marsha Blackburn set to face Democrat Jerri Green in the November general election. Read More

August 6, 2026 2

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Spokane wildfire suspect planned blaze for weeks, court documents say

According to the amended court filings reviewed by USA TODAY, investigators said Aaron F. Farinacci also called arson an "easy crime to get away." According to the amended court filings reviewed by USA TODAY, investigators said Aaron F. Farinacci also called arson an "easy crime to get away." Read More

August 6, 2026 2

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Phoebe Bridgers Shades Gracie Abrams, Paul Mescal on New Song, Fans Say

Phoebe Bridgers seemingly shaded Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal on a new song called "The Governor's Waltz." Here's what fans are saying. Phoebe Bridgers seemingly shaded Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal on a new song called "The Governor's Waltz." Here's what fans are saying. Read More

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