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Chemicals found at the home of a Taylor Swift concert attack suspect, officials say

5:40pm August 07, 2024

by The Associated Press

The suspect had uploaded an oath of allegiance to the current leader of the Islamic State militia group to an internet account a few weeks ago, investigators said Wednesday.

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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is returning to Bangladesh to lead interim government

5:34pm August 07, 2024

by Diaa Hadid

The Nobel Peace laureate known for fighting poverty returns to Bangladesh Thursday to begin leading an interim government after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India earlier this week.

Hamas has named a new leader – the man known as the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks

5:28pm August 07, 2024

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi

Hamas has named a new leader. He’s the group’s top military commander in Gaza and the man widely known as the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks.

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Wrestling - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 11

Who is Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler who lost an Olympic medal over her weight?

1:35pm August 07, 2024

by Bill Chappell

Phogat defeated the reigning Olympic champion on her way to a spot in the final. But Indian officials said that despite drastic measures, such as cutting her hair, she was around 100 grams overweight.

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1:26pm August 07, 2024

VP Harris introduces her running mate at Philadelphia rally. How does the country’s first impression of Tim Walz compare with his image in Minnesota? Dozens more far-right rallies planned for in U.K.

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Ukraine’s latest conscription law is hindering its economy

1:25pm August 07, 2024

by Ashley Westerman

Young men afraid of military conscription in Ukraine are avoiding the traditional workforce, and it's having a negative effect on the economy.

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Thousands of additional police flood British streets after race riots

1:25pm August 07, 2024

by Lauren Frayer

Dozens more far-right rallies are planned across the United Kingdom on Wednesday, as police struggle to contain racist mob violence targeting immigrants, Muslims and people of color.

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Thai court bans a popular political party for proposing to amend lèse-majesté law

11:20am August 07, 2024

by Michael Sullivan

The Constitutional Court ordered dissolution of the party, which won elections last year, saying it violated the constitution by proposing to amend the law against defaming the country’s royal family.

EPA Administrator Regan Visits Florida To Highlight Funding For New Clean School Buses

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NPR wants to know: How is your grade-school student preparing for a successful year?

10:09am August 07, 2024

by Brittney Melton

As a new academic year approaches, NPR wants to hear from elementary, middle and high school students. What's one tip you have for ensuring a successful year?

With attention on Gaza, Jewish settlers expand in the West Bank

5:13am August 07, 2024

by Greg Myre

The war in Gaza has been the main focus in the Middle East. Yet in the West Bank, Israel's government is seizing land and Jewish settlers are establishing outposts at the highest rate in decades.

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