Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation
How hot does it get in the desert? A climate scientist explains its blazing heat
The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond
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Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in
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Soccer-Trump back in World Cup spotlight after starring role in tournament's controversies
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Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
A federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts
July 18, 2026
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Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
Donald Trump's social media company has discussed
July 17, 2026
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Trump team scrutinized election agency over 2020 vote before firing its leaders
President Donald Trump's administration spent more than a year scrutinizing the federal agency that oversees U.S. voting systems,
July 18, 2026
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Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday
July 17, 2026
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Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting
Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting
July 18, 2026
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Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died
July 17, 2026
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Senior Merz ally under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby
A senior member of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling conservatives faced pressure to resign on Friday after having a baby born through a surrogate mother in the
July 17, 2026
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Tennessee Association of Woodturners creates hundreds of wig stands for cancer patients
Tennessee Association of Woodturners creates hundreds of wig stands for cancer patients
July 18, 2026
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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
July 17, 2026
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Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with 'Today' show's Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio in Manhattan
July 17, 2026
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Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress, dies aged 81
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for playing the determined mother of disabled artist Christy Brown in the 1989 film "My Left Foot"
July 17, 2026
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How a young Alabama man has become a leading — and booming — opera voice
Nicholas Brownlee has risen to the top of the opera world with his powerful bass-baritone voice
July 17, 2026
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How a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace thrust a Texas monk and his rescue dog into the spotlight
Earlier this year, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Buddhist monk from Texas, led a Walk for Peace with an international group of monks and his rescue dog, Aloka
July 17, 2026
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California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
California AG Rob Bonta says a CNN spin-off wouldn’t resolve Paramount–WBD lawsuit
July 17, 2026
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Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress and ‘Home Alone’ Pigeon Lady, dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress and ‘Home Alone’ Pigeon Lady, dies at 81
July 17, 2026
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Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67
Rory McIlroy looks to have done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale
July 17, 2026
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10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist
July 17, 2026
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How do you costume an uber-rich, dysfunctional family? Make it a ‘dress-up party’
How do you costume an uber-rich, dysfunctional family? Make it a ‘dress-up party’
July 17, 2026
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After ‘Heated Rivalry’ mania, a very adult ‘Heartstopper’ is here
After ‘Heated Rivalry’ mania, a very adult ‘Heartstopper’ is here
July 17, 2026
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Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors
Netflix shares sank more than 10% on Friday after the company forecast another quarter of slower revenue gains and scaled back viewership data, fueling
July 17, 2026
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Man breaches security at 30 Rock, approaches ‘Today’ co-host Craig Melvin
Man breaches security at 30 Rock, approaches ‘Today’ co-host Craig Melvin
July 16, 2026
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Burberry's Europe sales hit by Iran war while US and China grow
Burberry said conflict in the Middle East was hurting tourist spending in Europe, sending the British luxury brand's shares down more than 6% on Friday even
July 17, 2026
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China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years
July 17, 2026
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
To air or not to air
July 17, 2026
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Hong Kong official says booksellers should ensure titles won't harm national security after arrests
Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security
July 16, 2026
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What Trump’s newly declassified documents do – and don’t – say about threats to US elections
What Trump’s newly declassified documents do – and don’t – say about threats to US elections
July 17, 2026
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US appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for journalists
A federal appeals court sided with President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday in a case brought by The New York Times over the Pentagon's
July 17, 2026
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Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own
President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets
July 17, 2026
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Tourist helicopter hit flock of birds before crashing into the Hudson River last April, NTSB says
Tourist helicopter hit flock of birds before crashing into the Hudson River last April, NTSB says
July 17, 2026
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Pentagon chief backs pilots amid review into US Navy Blue Angels' low altitude flight
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the U.S.
July 17, 2026
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NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows
The National Transportation Safety Board says the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed 6 people
July 17, 2026
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Netflix posts higher Q2 results but shares drop due to lukewarm forecast
Netflix said Thursday its second-quarter profit grew thanks to new membership signups and price increases
July 17, 2026
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Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration addressed a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday
July 17, 2026
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Guns shaped America. Dirty Harry's .44 Magnum is king
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Myles Garrett of the Rams is voted as the top edge rusher in the NFL by an AP panel
Myles Garrett has been the NFL’s dominant defensive player for years, leading to his record-setting campaign with 23 sacks last season before being traded from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams
July 16, 2026
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NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since '93-94
The most expansive season in NHL history gets underway Sept. 29 and runs through April 10 before the playoffs begin a couple of days later
July 16, 2026
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Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say
Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say
July 16, 2026
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Patricia Lockwood wins $10,000 Gabe Hudson Prize for a dark, comic COVID-19 novel
Patricia Lockwood wins this year's Gabe Hudson Prize for her novel “Will There Ever Be Another You.”
July 16, 2026
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Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch movie ‘Ink’ to open Venice Film Festival
Danny Boyle’s new film about Rupert Murdoch and Larry Lamb is set to open the Venice International Film Festival
July 16, 2026
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Ava DuVernay announces '14th' documentary on birthright amendment contested by Trump
Ava DuVernay has announced a documentary for Netflix on the 14th Amendment, which gave liberty and rights to formerly enslaved people following the Civil War, and which has come under legal attack from President Donald Trump
July 16, 2026
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After 6 years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House
President Donald Trump is making a primetime address to the nation that's expected to include discussion of election issues
July 16, 2026
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After 1776, the founders designed a government that accounts for ‘a degree of depravity in mankind’
After the colonists declared their independence, designing a government was next. Three of the founding generation said the new government needed to account for the flaws in human nature.
July 16, 2026
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Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues
Debates are stirring over Thailand’s safety regulations after a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70
July 16, 2026
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EU prosecutors indict four acting lawmakers over farm aid fraud
Four acting members of Greece's parliament were among 22 people indicted on Thursday by the European Public Prosecutor's Office over an investigation into alleged farm
July 16, 2026
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'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
The agent for Sam Neill says the actor died from pneumonia
July 16, 2026
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US imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world’s 10th-biggest economy
July 16, 2026
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Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications
July 15, 2026
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An 18-year-old swim team member drowned at a Texas lake. 2 teens face charges of evidence tampering – but a family wants more
An 18-year-old swim team member drowned at a Texas lake. 2 teens face charges of evidence tampering – but a family wants more
July 15, 2026