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July 4 wildfire in Grand Canyon still burning, questions about response still unanswered

The Dragon Bravo fire burns on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on July 30, 2025

The Dragon Bravo fire continues to burn in remote pockets of the park. Federal officials have not yet provided details on their response to lawmakers.

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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire -- for now -- remaining Democrat on FTC

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At issue is whether the president has the authority to dismiss the heads of those agencies that are protected by Congress.

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Climate change is delaying peak fall foliage. Here's what to expect this year

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Leaves typically start to peak in northern states by early October, but projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science. Here are some things you can do to get the most out of fall's colors.

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400 entertainers co-sign ACLU letter supporting Jimmy Kimmel

"Our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives and entertainers," reads an open letter organized by the ACLU after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel

Celebrities including Pedro Pascal and Selena Gomez wrote: "Our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives and entertainers."

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Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump rests own case

This courtroom sketch shows Secret Service agent Robert Fercano holding up the weapon found in the bushes during opening statements Sept. 11, 2025 in the trial of Ryan Routh, who is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at a golf course in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Ryan Routh, who is accused in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on his golf course last year, called three witnesses and rested his defense after only a few hours of testimony on Monday.

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USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food

A family gathers food in the community pantry at the Central Texas Food Bank on March 26 in Austin, Texas. The Trump administration

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

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The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference at the Department of Health and Human Services on April 16, 2025 in Washington, DC.

President Trump and HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to tie autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and present a cancer drug as a possible treatment. There is little credible scientific evidence for either claim.

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Deal for TikTok creates U.S. joint venture, and government won't have a stake

The TikTok logo is seen outside the Chinese video app company

The U.S. will get a copy of TikTok's prized content recommendation algorithm, and that the tech company Oracle will provide security.

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Trump speaks at Kirk memorial. And, several world leaders recognize Palestinian state

Erika Kirk joins U.S. President Donald Trump onstage during the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 21 in Glendale, Arizona.

President Trump and other top political figures paid tribute to Charlie Kirk at his memorial service. And, several Western countries are expected to recognize a Palestinian state today.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un ready to talk if U.S. drops denuclearization demand

This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a parliament session at the Supreme People

Kim told North Korea's legislature he's ready to resume talks, adding he had "good memories" of President Trump, despite ongoing tension over Washington's denuclearization stance.

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Rheumatoid arthritis kept her captive. This nerve stimulator set her free.

Lynn Milam (right) says that a nerve-stimulating implant has dramatically improved her rheumatoid arthritis, allowing her and her husband, Donald, to regain the life they once enjoyed together.

A new surgically implanted device the size of a lima bean can help control rheumatoid arthritis that isn't responding to drugs.

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This small Virginia island could be underwater before the next century

The sun sets in Tangier Island, Va., where climate change and rising sea levels threaten the inhabitants of the slowly sinking island.

Tangier Island in Virginia — one of the last inhabited islands in the Chesapeake Bay — is under threat from rising sea levels and climate change.

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What to know as U.N. General Assembly opens, marking 80 years, tackling deep crises

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the United Nations General Assembly, July 28.

This year the United Nations is marking its 80th anniversary, but diplomats don't have much to celebrate.

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Wary of changes under Trump, 'citizen historians' are documenting the Smithsonian

Shelley Smith, a retired public health professional, is one of hundreds of volunteers taking part in an effort to document wall text, objects and images at the Smithsonian.

Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network.

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The evangelical Christian faith on display at Kirk's memorial shaped his politics

Items are displayed in the makeshift memorial for Charlie Kirk outside the headquarters of Turning Point USA on Sept. 18, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Charlie Kirk's evangelical faith was on display at his memorial, where supporters remembered him as a "martyr." Christianity shaped Kirk's politics and the two became more intertwined as he got older.

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After Charlie Kirk's murder, some Republicans talk revival as others seek retribution

President Trump speaks during the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Some Republicans have used Charlie Kirk's killing as a call to spiritual revival. Others, including President Trump, have used it to escalate attacks on the left.

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Beauty and health gurus love it. Do claims about sea moss sink or swim?

This Irish sea moss, Chondrus Crispus, is dried, raw and full of nutrients.

It grows in the ocean and wellness influences claim it can boost gut health, reduce anxiety and give you glowing skin. Sea moss is the latest social media superfood. Is there evidence that it works?

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Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students

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Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.

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Silent Hill f surprises as one of the boldest and best horror games ever

Silent Hill f explores the trauma and terror of 1960

Silent Hill f stands among the series best by prioritizing atmosphere and storytelling.

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Patrons at New Hampshire shooting prevented worse tragedy with selfless acts, AG says

An American Red Cross Disaster Relief van is parked outside a hotel that is acting as a reunification center after a shooting at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire, on Sept. 20, 2025.

Patrons at a restaurant acted selflessly to stop a gunman who opened fire while a wedding was taking place at a New Hampshire country club, averting a worse tragedy, authorities said Sunday.

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US lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit

Chrissy Houlahan, Democratic member of House Armed Services Committee, left, poses for a photo with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Sunday.

The rare U.S. congressional trip to China comes as relations strain over tariffs and Beijing's claims over the South China Sea.

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Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels

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Ten years after countries promised to cut climate pollution in the Paris Agreement, countries plan to produce more than twice the amount of fossil fuels that would be consistent with that deal.

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Erika Kirk says she forgives the man accused of killing her husband

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk

Speaking to tens of thousands of people at the memorial, Kirk said she had found comfort in prayer and also in the way people had responded to her husband's death.

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German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

A German Eurofighter Typhoon jet performs during an exhibition flight demonstration in Le Bourget, north of Paris on June 18. Eurofighters were used in intercepting the Russian plane.

This was the latest event after a series of incursions by Russian military aircraft into NATO airspace in September, leading to heightened tensions between NATO and Russia.

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Photos: Tens of thousands of supporters attend memorial for Charlie Kirk in Arizona

Attendees await the start of the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.

Crowds filled a stadium in Arizona to remember the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

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A'ja Wilson snags a record fourth WNBA MVP

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Wilson, a 6-foot-4 center for the Las Vegas Aces, has dominated this year. In her eighth season, she finished in the top five in points, rebounds, blocks and steals.

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Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia James

FILE - Lindsey Halligan, special assistant to the president, speaks with a reporter outside of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Washington.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would be nominating senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office that was thrown into turmoil when its U.S. attorney was pushed out Friday.

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UK set to recognize Palestinian state despite opposition from the US

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands at a press conference at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, Thursday Sept. 18, 2025, at the conclusion of President Trump

The U.K. is expected to recognize a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the U.S., after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza.

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U.K., Canada and Australia recognize a Palestinian state, despite U.S. opposition

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meet before the start of the G7 summit at Parliament Hill on June 15, 2025 in Ottawa, Canada.

The designation from U.S. allies follows U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump last week.

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MAGA movement will bid farewell to Charlie Kirk with a hometown funeral in Arizona

A wreath laid by mourners is seen outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria on Sept. 11 following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. A memorial service for Kirk in Arizona on Sunday is expected to draw tens of thousands of supporters.

Kirk's funeral is expected to bring tens of thousands of his supporters to a stadium in Glendale, Ariz. President Trump will deliver remarks, as will several top White House officials.

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