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ADNOC Tanker Strike Tests Hormuz Reopening Talks
A reported missile strike on an ADNOC-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz adds a fresh test for Iran-Oman reopening talks and global energy markets.
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Senate Russia Sanctions Bill Puts 100% Tariff Power Before House
The Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, sending the House a Ukraine-pressure bill with major tariff authority attached.
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Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Attack-on-One Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a Makkah defense pact saying an armed attack on one country will be treated as an attack on all three.
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Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill. Oil Buyers Are Next Question.
The Senate passed H.R. 5334 on August 7, 2026, advancing sanctions on Russia and potential duties on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
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Trump Signs New Birthright Citizenship Orders. Here Is What Changes.
President Trump signed two new executive orders on birthright citizenship and birth tourism, setting up another legal fight over who receives U.S. citizenship at birth.
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France's Cold-Call Ban Starts August 11. Here Is What Changes.
France's new telemarketing rule takes effect August 11, 2026, replacing Bloctel with an opt-in system for most commercial phone calls.
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U.S. Puts $25 Million Reward on CJNG's Reported New Leader
The Justice Department and State Department announced more than $100 million in CJNG rewards, including up to $25 million for Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzalez.
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Haiti TPS Is Officially Over. The Work-Authorization Problem Starts Now.
An August 5 court order confirmed that the stay blocking Haiti TPS termination is gone. USCIS says the designation ended July 27, creating immediate reverification and deportation concerns.
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Reflecting Pool Claims Run Into the Government's Own Filing
The U.S. attorney's motion to dismiss a Reflecting Pool vandalism case says flawed installation, not the defendant, drove the damage.
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El-Sayed's Michigan Win Turns a Primary Upset Into a Senate Test
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary and will face Republican Mike Rogers in a race with Senate-control stakes.
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Hormuz Deal Talks Move From Hope to Shipping-Route Details
Talks over the Strait of Hormuz have shifted from broad diplomacy to shipping-route details, a possible step toward easing pressure on oil, fuel, and global trade.
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Wesley Bell Beats Cori Bush in Missouri Primary Rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in Missouri's 1st District Democratic primary, according to AP and local reporting, setting up another safe-seat general election and showing the party's split over Israel, money and strategy.
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More Than 50 Military Family Members Detained, AP Finds
The AP found more than 50 spouses and parents of active-duty U.S. service members have been detained, while official documents show military ties no longer automatically shield families from immigration enforcement.
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Michigan Senate Primary Is Too Close to Call
Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary remained too close to call early August 5, with Abdul El-Sayed leading Haley Stevens in partial returns and Wayne County still central to the count.
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What a Level 3 Evacuation Order Means When Fire Alerts Say Leave Now
A practical guide to Level 3 evacuation orders, anchored to Spokane County's wildfire alerts and official emergency guidance.
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Trump Pauses Iran Strikes as Hormuz Deal Framework Emerges
President Trump says planned U.S. strikes on Iran are on hold while a rapid deal is pursued around the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear threat and regional escalation risk.
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Three Dead, Two Injured After Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting
At least three people were reported dead and two injured after a shooting at a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out. Police say the suspected shooter is dead.
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How DNA Identified William Crummey After 20 Years as a John Doe
Hillsborough County identified William Lewis Crummey more than 20 years after his remains were found. Here is how forensic genealogy succeeded after CODIS did not.
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Kumamoto Earthquake Toll Reaches 34 as Water Crisis Deepens
Kumamoto's July 28 earthquake death toll rose to 34 on Friday as rescuers searched damaged sites and about 80,000 homes remained without water.
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Trump Says Hamas Agreed to Disarm. The Withdrawal Sequence Is Still Disputed
Trump announced a phased deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza, but the sequencing, timetable and formal commitments remain unsettled.