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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
The magnitude 7.1 quake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, not Friday; the latest update brings a higher death toll, continuing searches and widespread water outages.
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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.
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Thousands Cross Into Ceuta as Spain and Morocco Move to Speed Returns
Thousands crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta on July 30, overwhelming reception services as Spain and Morocco agreed to accelerate return procedures.
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U.S. Resumes Iran Strikes After Missile Attack on Jordan Base
U.S. forces resumed airstrikes inside Iran on July 29 after Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at a U.S.-used base in Jordan were intercepted.
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Romania Shot Down Three Drones in Three Days. What Changed
Romanian Air Force F-16s shot down three drones in three days, marking a sharper response to repeated airspace incursions along NATO's Black Sea border.
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U.S. and Iran Pause Attacks. What Changes in Hormuz Now
The United States and Iran paused attacks for a second straight day on July 26, 2026, while talks continued over the Strait of Hormuz and a fragile ceasefire path.
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Before You Panic About Ethiopia TPS, Check These Dates
Ethiopia TPS is still tied up in court. Check your EAD expiration date, USCIS country page, Form I-821 and Form I-765 status before acting.
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Before Michigan's Aug. 4 Primary, Check These Voting Dates
Michigan early voting for the Aug. 4, 2026 primary runs July 25 through Aug. 2. Here are the dates, site checks and absentee-ballot rules voters should know.
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China Uses Water Cannons at Scarborough Shoal as ASEAN Meets
Chinese coast guard ships used water cannons against Philippine fisheries vessels near Scarborough Shoal on July 24, 2026, while ASEAN diplomats discussed South China Sea tensions in Manila.
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Trump Orders EU Trade Probe, Threatens ‘Substantial’ Tariff
Trump ordered an immediate investigation into EU fines on U.S. tech companies and threatened a substantial tariff after Brussels penalized Google.
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Bahrain and Kuwait Secretly Struck Iran, WSJ Reports
Bahrain and Kuwait sent warplanes to hit military sites inside Iran earlier in July, the Wall Street Journal reports, with UAE intelligence and defensive support.
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U.S. Strikes Iran for 13th Night as Trump Weighs ‘Massive Attack’
The U.S. completed a 13th night of strikes on Iran as Trump said he was close to deciding on a larger attack, while retaliation spread across the Gulf and Red Sea.
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California Rejected 148,241 Mail Ballots. What Voters Should Check
California's June 2 primary saw 148,241 vote-by-mail ballots rejected, with late arrivals, signature problems and missing signatures leading the list.
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House Passes Iran War-Powers Rebuke. What It Can and Cannot Do
The House passed H. Con. Res. 89 on July 23, 2026, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. Here is what the vote changes and what still has to happen.
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Sonam Wangchuk Ends Fast, but India's Exam-Leak Protests Keep Going
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day fast tied to India's exam-leak protests, while the Cockroach Janta Party said demonstrations would continue.
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Senate Banking Panel Closes Trump Nominee Markup Over FBI Questions
The Senate Banking Committee went behind closed doors during votes on three Trump nominees after questions emerged from confidential FBI background briefings.
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NDAA Section 219: What the U.S.-Israel Defense-Tech Fight Means
Section 219 of the House NDAA would create a U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation initiative. Here is what the provision does, why critics object, and what happens next in the Senate.
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Iran Claims King Faisal Air Base Strike; Jordan Reports No Damage
Iran says it struck King Faisal and Prince Hassan air bases in Jordan, while Jordan reports intercepting missiles and drones without casualties or damage. The competing claims remain unverified.
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Fedorov Rejects New Role as Ukraine Military Reset Faces Protest Test
Ukraine's new commander-in-chief may calm some military morale concerns, but pressure remains on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov rejected other government roles.