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‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial…

July 15, 2026

After six years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House

In the weeks after Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden in 2020, the people that Trump appointed to run the…

July 15, 2026

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Trump uses primetime address to raise doubts about US elections ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to…

July 15, 2026

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Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid.…

July 15, 2026

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Fatal ICE encounters, reversal over vehicle stops are first major test for DHS Secretary Mullin

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Markwayne Mullin took over as Homeland Security secretary from fired Kristi Noem, he pledged to get…

July 15, 2026

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America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s an idea whose time, as it were, may have come — again. The twice-yearly changing…

July 15, 2026

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US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north…

July 15, 2026

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US imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what…

July 15, 2026

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Top officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle

PHOENIX (AP) — Election officials in Arizona’s most populous county reached an agreement this week on how to jointly oversee…

July 15, 2026

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New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

WASHINGTON (AP) — The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served…

July 15, 2026

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Carbon monoxide present in Ford Explorer where 3 died, 2 others sickened in Ohio, official says

The presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle in Toledo, Ohio, where five people were found unresponsive…

July 15, 2026

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Family of Black teen found dead after boat trip agrees to inspect his cellphone with DA

Attorneys for the family of a Black teenager who went missing during a July Fourth boat trip to an island…

July 15, 2026

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More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel,…

July 15, 2026

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George Santos’ next gig? Reality TV show contestant

NEW YORK (AP) — George Santos has worn many hats: Swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig?…

July 15, 2026

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Vance says Trump administration ‘screwed up’ communications around Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.…

July 15, 2026

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Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging and raping a US Merchant Marine Academy cadet on a cargo ship

NEW YORK (AP) — A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a 21-year-old U.S.…

July 15, 2026

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Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ liner is now closer to gray

WASHINGTON (AP) — The newly drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s bottom surface has noticeably faded since it was lined with…

July 15, 2026

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NYC’s Rikers Island jail hosts World Cup watch party for inmates

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s official World Cup guide lists no less than 100 free places to take…

July 15, 2026

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Muslim man in Utah was targeted in stabbing because of his religion, police say

A Utah man told police he repeatedly stabbed a Muslim man because of the man’s faith and intended to kill…

July 15, 2026

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Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone…

July 15, 2026

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The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude…

July 15, 2026

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US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump’s face to help…

July 15, 2026

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A 12-year-old baseball standout trains through tears after Venezuela quakes leave him homeless

GUARACARUMBO, Venezuela (AP) — The wind picks up dirt as clouds roll over an abandoned baseball stadium at the foot…

July 15, 2026

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Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday navigated a series of thorny questions from senators on issues…

July 15, 2026