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Dems demand DHS fund election security. And, journalist Gloria Steinem has died

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Two Democrats are demanding that Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of the midterms. And, trail-blazing journalist Gloria Steinem has died.

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Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem speaks onstage at the Ms. Foundation for Women 2017 Gloria Awards Gala & After Party at Capitale on May 3, 2017 in New York City.

At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom.

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An epic train chase is turning 100 — and Buster Keaton fans are celebrating

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100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate the making of an epic early film.

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Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms

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The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats."

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He tried to eliminate FEMA. Now he says the Trump administration has changed course

David Richardson testifies before Congress in 2025, when he was leading the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In a new book, he describes his efforts to dramatically reduce the agency

David Richardson worked to eliminate the country's top disaster agency when he led FEMA last year. Now, he says the administration has abandoned that goal.

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As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk

Seventh-graders sit together in the cafeteria during their lunch break at a public school in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Feb. 10, 2023.

Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break.

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Veteran political journalist on division among Democrats over democratic socialism

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein about the Democratic Party's division over embracing democratic socialism.

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Ex-National Security Council director on administration's plan for Venezuela oil

NPR's Michel Martin asks former Obama administration official Benjamin Gedan about the viability of the Trump administration's plan for Venezuelan oil.

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Exodus of experienced military leadership continues in the Pentagon, Trump touts Venezuela oil deal as critics question legality, the jury is deadlocked in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.

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Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, shakes hands with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi prior to their meeting in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.

China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S. influence has been weakened by its war in Iran.

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Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds

FILE - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores wave after his swearing-in ceremony for a third term at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 10, 2025.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country

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NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer sits on the sideline before an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls on March 13, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.

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The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected

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The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows.

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A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia

Flowers and a candle lie in front of a portrait of slain investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia during a vigil outside the law courts in Valletta, Malta, Oct. 16, 2018.

Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53.

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New Jersey asks Supreme Court to resolve fight over Kalshi's future

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If the high court accepts the petition, it would tee up a case with sweeping implications for prediction markets, an industry that has unleashed billions of dollars of betting across nearly every aspect of modern life.

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New immigration court tactic leads to huge lines and chaos in Miami

Long lines have become the new norm at the Miami Immigration Court, after a new Trump immigration tactic, known as "mega master" calendar hearings, went  into effect.

Chaos unfolds at the Miami immigration court after judges are assigned mega master calendars, hearings where judges see more than 100 immigrants at once.

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Understanding the tech giants' oversized influence in American schools

Big tech companies like Apple and Microsoft use devices, training and conferences for teachers and students to embed in schools. The New York Times' Natasha Singer discusses the impact in Coding Kids.

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Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull

Damage is seen at a building that Iranian media said was hit in a U.S. strike in Kuhestak, southern Iran, early Wednesday.

The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.

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Greetings from the Royal Pavilion, a stunning reminder of India in southern England

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Looking up at this 18th century building, it became clear the British didn't only bring their architectural style to India. They also took some of India's style home.

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Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal

Guinea-flagged crude oil tanker Avril waits its turn to be loaded with crude oil at Lake Maracaibo in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela on May 9, 2025.

Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.

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Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum

As respiratory disease season approaches, several medical groups are issuing new vaccination guidelines.

In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations.

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New lawsuits claim OpenAI execs put image ahead of safety in Canadian mass shooting

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The suits say that recommendations to alert police about the alleged shooter were nixed by the OpenAI's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Chris Lehane. OpenAI denies the claims.

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Whatever happened to ... children infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare?

Parents of children who tested positive for HIV after receiving care at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, held a protest there on July 23. These families received care at Valika Hospital through an aid program run by the labor ministry. Many of the parents of children infected with HIV are low-income factory workers.

For years, Pakistan has seen cases of children infected with HIV due to unsafe treatment in clinics and hospitals. A current outbreak numbers hundreds of cases. Why does this problem keep occurring?

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India's prime minister is wooing the GenZ while cracking down on them

A child holds a placard during a gathering in solidarity with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to celebrate the resignation of India

Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.

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ICE says it now has enough body cameras. And, Congress averts shutdown before midterms

A federal agent wears a body camera as they patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on March 4, 2026, in New York City.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it now has enough body cameras to equip all of its agents. And, Congress votes to fund the government, averting a government shutdown ahead of the midterms.

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ICE Detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building as seen on January 07, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Lianyong Wei's death marks the 57th death of an immigrant detainee held in the care of the government since the start of President Trump's second term. Twenty-four of those have occurred since Jan. 1.

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How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it's complicated

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. is connected to its sister city, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario by the International Bridge. Both cities are facing economic challenges due to Trump

The recent trade war between the U.S. and Canada has both economic and political implications for Michigan given it's the state's top trade partner.

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He died in a sweltering house. Why doesn't his death record show it?

Debbie Willson holds a photo of her son, Adam Willson, who died in June 2024. Debbie is sure his death was influenced by heat, but his death certificate doesn

When Arizona counts heat-related deaths, Adam Willson isn't included. His story shows how thousands of heat deaths can go uncounted every year in the United States.

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Israel bars U.S. citizens over criticism and ties to Palestinian activists, lawyers say

Travelers arrive at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 5.

Travelers from the U.S. and other nations are denied entry to Israel after interrogations about their links to Palestinians, plans to visit the occupied West Bank and opinions of Israel, lawyers say.

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U.S. military strikes rock Iran for a second day in a row, Trump attempts to combat rising gas prices as midterm approaches, Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary.

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