Washington wildfire arson suspect previously charged with first-degree murder, records show
Fox News 2026-08-04 19:07:23.2266186
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Aaron Farinacci, charged with first-degree arson in Spokane's Old Trails Fire, previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a 2010 Arizona homicide. ... Read full article
Devastated mother blames soft-on-crime policies after career criminal is charged in son’s death
Fox News 2026-08-04 18:52:24.0662118
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Jacob Freytes' family pushes for mandatory life sentences for child killers after the 12-year-old was fatally struck by a stray bullet in the Bronx. ... Read full article
Jelly Roll says he's planning to 'take some time off and heal' after final tour stop
Fox News 2026-08-04 18:52:19.7079256
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Jelly Roll told fans he's taking a year or two off to "heal" after finalizing his divorce from Bunnie Xo and wrapping his tour with Post Malone. ... Read full article
WNBA fan goes viral for half-court shot horror show that left him sprawled on the court
Fox News 2026-08-04 18:37:24.9789018
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A Portland Fire fan's half-court shot attempt during the WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks barely cleared the free throw line area. ... Read full article
Slain LSU student Madison Brooks’ alleged rapist wants supporters banned from wearing pink at trial: report
Fox News 2026-08-04 18:37:21.7140934
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Desmond Carter's defense team filed a motion to ban pink clothing at his rape trial, arguing it could intimidate the jury and compromise a fair trial. ... Read full article
‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 18:34:48
Author: Maziar Motamedi
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said last month that Iran’s missile production rate increased during the ceasefire. ... Read full article
Watch live: Trial resumes for Massachusetts nurse accused of murdering her three children | CNN
CNN 2026-08-04 18:22:38.9142397
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What Trump doesn’t (but should) understand about crime in Washington, D.C.
MS Now 2026-08-04 18:22:10
Author: Steve Benen
The president said he turned the nation’s capital “into Shangri-La.” It was an interesting choice of metaphor, since Shangri-La is totally made-up. ... Read full article
Italy Extends Diesel Tax Cut Through Aug. 25, La Stampa Reports
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 18:20:58+00:00
Author: Daniele Lepido
Italy’s cabinet extended a cut in diesel taxes through Aug. 25, La Stampa reported. ... Read full article
Justice Dept. needs clearer rules for federal task force training, watchdog says
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 18:14:00
Author: Katie Mettler
Key agencies do not require nonfederal officers to finish mandated training before task force duties, the Government Accountability Office found. ... Read full article
Blanche pledges to make Dobbs decision ‘permanent’ in every state
The Hill 2026-08-04 18:08:18
Author: Nathaniel Weixel
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told faith leaders he is planning to roll back abortion access even in states that have laws protecting it. On a private call last week hosted by the White House Faith Office, Blanche told the religious group Intercessors… ... Read full article
Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 18:08:08
Author: Simon Speakman Cordall
Analysts point to uptick in activity of settlement movement as it bids to entrench West Bank chokehold. ... Read full article
Blanche Nomination for Attorney General Advances to Senate Floor
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 18:02:35
Author: Nick Gilbertson
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general to the Senate floor on Tuesday in a 12-10 vote. ... Read full article
The Giant Sucking Sound of US Profits Is Leaving Asia Dry
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 18:00:03+00:00
Author: Andy Mukherjee
For all the talk of a multipolar world, Asia’s export engines are discovering that they haven’t broken free from American hegemony; they’ve merely been repurposed to it. ... Read full article
The military’s request for ‘creative’ ideas in Iran is an admission of failure
MS Now 2026-08-04 17:58:47
Author: Lt. Col. Rachel E. VanLandingham (ret.)
Lt. Col. Rachel E. VanLandingham (ret.): Everything wrong with the military's alarming request for 'creative’ ideas in Iran ... Read full article
Thoma Bravo Sells Majority Stake in Construction Software Maker Command Alkon to Francisco
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 17:56:21+00:00
Author: Ryan Gould
Buyout firm Francisco Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in construction software maker Command Alkon Inc. from Thoma Bravo, underscoring investor interest in software crucial to specific industries. ... Read full article
Codelco Halts Expansion Project at Top Mine on New Seismic Risk
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 17:54:02+00:00
Author: James Attwood
Codelco is suspending work on a project designed to extend the life of its biggest copper mine after identifying a new source of seismic risk a year after a rock burst killed six workers. ... Read full article
French trans phenom Julie Tétart looks WNBA-ready — so why hasn’t the ‘inclusive’ league called?
Fox News 2026-08-04 17:52:16.0359001
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Julie Tétart dominated French women's basketball with 21 points and 20 rebounds per game and says a WNBA call would mean time to talk business. ... Read full article
Princess Eugenie gives birth to a baby girl in Portugal
BBC News 2026-08-04 17:52:12.3493189
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The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson welcomed her third child on Monday. ... Read full article
Federal appeals court says Trump administration wrong to end climate program
Associated Press 2026-08-04 17:50:59
Author: Michael Phillis
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration improperly ended a multi-billion-dollar program for clean energy projects. This decision supports a lower court's ruling that nonprofits chosen to run the Biden-era effort should have access the … ... Read full article
Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA’s Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over endorsement
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 17:49:32
Author: Al Jazeera
Fallout from failed FIFA World Cup selloff continues, as Jordan FA president joins list of Gianni Infantino detractors. ... Read full article
Cuba Emerges From Blackout, Blaming ‘Genocidal’ US Sanctions
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 17:44:58+00:00
Author: Jim Wyss
Cuba restored electricity across the island nearly 36 hours after it suffered yet another national blackout. ... Read full article
Athletes go 'missing' after Commonwealth Games
BBC News 2026-08-04 17:37:22.1548211
Author: BBC News
Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday. ... Read full article
OPEC Output Rose in July Led by Gulf Nations, Survey Shows
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 17:33:14+00:00
Author: Grant Smith, Julian Lee, Bill Lehane, Anthony Di Paola
OPEC’s crude oil production recouped some more of its wartime losses last month with gains in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, though opaque shipping data complicated the process of tracking the group’s output, a survey showed. ... Read full article
Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles
Associated Press 2026-08-04 17:31:13
Author: Amy Taxin
Los Angeles fire officials say the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire was caused by Southern California Edison equipment. A report released Tuesday found the cause of the fire that killed 19 people and destroyed or damaged more than 9,000 homes and businesses was a tower… ... Read full article
Senate Democrat’s report says major banks ‘looked the other way’ on Epstein
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 17:27:26
Author: Joseph Stepansky
The report accuses banks of failing to meet their legal requirements to flag suspicious activity and calls for a probe. ... Read full article
U.S. trade deficit isn’t much lower than before Trump took office
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 17:25:02
Author: Rachel Lerman
Trade deficits narrowed slightly in June but are just a little less than in 2024. ... Read full article
Kelly Osbourne demands child support and her dogs back in fiery rant amid reported breakup
Fox News 2026-08-04 17:22:30.7148617
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The since-deleted posts escalate from cryptic accusations to demands for child support and possessions amid her reported split from Sid Wilson. ... Read full article
2026 primary election results: Michigan, Virginia, Kansas races
Fox News 2026-08-04 17:22:25.4036884
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Follow live updates and election results from the 2026 primaries in Michigan, Virginia, Kansas, Missouri and Washington as voters decide key Senate, governor and House races. ... Read full article
‘Their trees are all gross’: Trump finds weird new ways to condemn Democratic-led areas
MS Now 2026-08-04 17:19:13
Author: Steve Benen
The president shares his revulsion toward many U.S. communities with such frequency that it’s become the background noise of our civic lives. ... Read full article
Ariana Grande addresses her decision to step back from public life
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 17:15:26
Author: Jade Tran
Reading from her phone onstage at a Chicago concert, Grande said her announcement “was not a reactive or impulsive thing.” ... Read full article
Dow Soars 1,000 Points, S&P Hits Record High After Scott Bessent Says Iran Deal Is Close
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 17:08:15
Author: John Carney
Stocks soared on Tuesday following strong earnings reports and remarks from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating the U.S. could soon reach a | Economy ... Read full article
Canadian Employers Urge Carney to Stop Some Strikes Before They Begin
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 17:04:56+00:00
Author: Nojoud Al Mallees
Employers are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to allow the labor minister to preemptively limit strike action in sectors such as airlines, railroads and ports if the minister believes it threatens the national public interest — a move unions fi… ... Read full article
Griffin’s Park Avenue Office Tower Set to Land $3.3 Billion Loan
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 17:00:17+00:00
Author: Natalie Wong
The team working on Citadel’s new Manhattan skyscraper expects to secure a $3.3 billion construction loan for the project. ... Read full article
Grisham files restraining order against Max Miller
The Hill 2026-08-04 16:57:24
Author: Mira Bhakta
Former White House Communications Director during President Trump’s first term Stephanie Grisham filed a restraining order against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), following allegations of abuse from his ex-wife. Grisham’s counsel Mark S. Zaid announced on social pl… ... Read full article
Apple Gears Up for September iPhone Launch With Retail Employee Lottery
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 16:56:01+00:00
Author: Mark Gurman
With Apple Inc. gearing up for its biggest product launch of the year, the company is opening a lottery for US retail employees who want to help staff the in-person unveiling. ... Read full article
Trump's arch could harm historical integrity of Washington's sites
Associated Press 2026-08-04 16:55:44
Author: Gary Fields
President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its planned location. The National Park Service says the arch would impact the “integrity” of dozens of historical properties by changing “c… ... Read full article
Chipotle Pulled Jalapeños Tied to Minnesota Salmonella Cases
Bloomberg 2026-08-04 16:49:17+00:00
Author: Daniela Sirtori, Jessica Nix
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. removed jalapeños from multiple stores in Minnesota after learning the peppers may be linked to a salmonella outbreak in the state that’s sickened 110 people. ... Read full article
Francesca Hong defends call to ‘cancel Thanksgiving,’ but says ‘views can evolve’
The Hill 2026-08-04 16:42:00
Author: Ashleigh Fields
Democratic socialist and former Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong (D) on Monday defended a past social media post urging the country to “cancel Thanksgiving” further leaning into her progressive agenda that’s gained traction for her Wisconsin gubernatorial … ... Read full article
Justice secretary apologises to families over prisoner early release scheme
BBC News 2026-08-04 16:37:33.1360243
Author: BBC News
Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims". ... Read full article
Oldham surgeon struck off after wrongly connecting patient's organs
BBC News 2026-08-04 16:37:25.95032
Author: BBC News
An expert witness said the bowel procedure carried out by the surgeon was "not known to man". ... Read full article
Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
BBC News 2026-08-04 16:37:22.2324999
Author: BBC News
Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime. ... Read full article
India denies involvement in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s planned speech
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 16:34:54
Author: Barbara Angopa
New Delhi, where Hasina is in exile, says it has nothing to do with her ‘private’ event. ... Read full article
Colombia: Marxist Gustavo Petro Threatens 'Civil War' If Successor Governs
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 16:23:37
Author: Frances Martel
Outgoing president of Colombia Gustavo Petro warned of "civil war" if Abelardo de la Espriella is inaugurated as president on Friday. ... Read full article
Glen Hansard funeral: Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners
BBC News 2026-08-04 16:22:36.4576025
Author: BBC News
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week. ... Read full article
Rep. Max Miller’s attorney apologizes for releasing ‘sensitive’ image of child in documents shared by congressman
CNN 2026-08-04 16:21:42
Author: Michael Williams, Lauren Fox
As Republican Rep. Max Miller is facing pressure, including from his former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, to drop his reelection bid over abuse allegations, the Ohio congressman’s attorney has apologized for releasing a “sensitive” image of his child in … ... Read full article
Nolte: David Ellison’s Pledge that News Must ‘Be Based on Facts and Truth’ Should Terrify CNN
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 16:05:46
Author: John Nolte
In an effort to get his Paramount-Warner Bros. merger approved, Paramount CEO David Ellison took to the far-left New York Times on Tuesday, hoping to ease the left’s mind about his intentions regarding CNN (which is part of Warner Bros.). | Media ... Read full article
5 people injured by turbulence, 22 planes diverted to Colorado Springs from Denver on Monday night due to ‘severe weather’
CNN 2026-08-04 16:04:23
Author: Alexandra Skores
Twenty-two aircraft flying to Denver, Colorado on Monday night had to divert to Colorado Springs due to “severe weather,” the Colorado Springs Airport told CNN. ... Read full article
Bowen Yang will star in ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway starting in September
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 16:00:49
Author: Ethan Beck
His turn as Mary Todd Lincoln follows stints by Maya Rudolph and Jane Krakowski. ... Read full article
Rand Paul Sets Date to Vote to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 15:58:59
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), said a date was set to vote to hold former NIAID chief Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. ... Read full article
Trump orders changes to new helipad after weeks of around-the-clock work
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 15:26:31
Author: Dan Diamond, Peter W. Stevenson
Contractors have removed the granite seal that had begun to take shape in recent days, after the president complained about the slope of the White House Lawn. ... Read full article
Cleveland’s new WNBA team unveils its name: The Sirens
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 15:25:16
Author: Bailey Johnson
The Sirens are expected to play their first season in 2028. ... Read full article
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
BBC News 2026-08-04 15:22:27.0238069
Author: BBC News
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume. ... Read full article
Historian blasts Smithsonian's activism shift after first visit in over a decade: 'Completely different place'
Fox News 2026-08-04 15:22:21.8688453
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Dr. Jody Edward Ginn says the Smithsonian National Museum of American History abandoned education for activism after visiting for the first time since 2012. ... Read full article
Ed Sheeran convicted for failing to insure Aston Martin
BBC News 2026-08-04 15:22:19.0101857
Author: BBC News
His classic car is in a workshop being restored, but Sheeran admits it was not insured. ... Read full article
Nolte: Actor Geno Segers Apologizes After Being Fired from Broadway Show for Opposing Boys in Girls’ Sports
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 15:20:33
Author: John Nolte
Actor Geno Segers was fired from the Broadway show "Hadestown" over his belief that men should not participate in women’s sports. ... Read full article
DOJ moves to drop charges against more Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects
The Hill 2026-08-04 15:13:58
Author: Ryan Mancini
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday moved to drop its charges against more people accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, shortly after dropping a similar case against an Olympic canoeist. Prosecutors led by U.S. Attorney for the Di… ... Read full article
Fired FBI agents get broad support in lawsuit against Trump administration
Associated Press 2026-08-04 14:54:09
Author: Eric Tucker
An association of thousands of FBI agents is backing a lawsuit filed by three bureau employees who were fired last year for their roles in an investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election. A legal br… ... Read full article
As Republican scandals grow, the parallels between 2006 and 2026 become unavoidable
MS Now 2026-08-04 14:49:20
Author: Steve Benen
Twenty years later, Tom DeLay, Duke Cunningham, Bob Ney and Mark Foley have been replaced by Max Miller, Cory Mills, Chuck Edwards and Tony Gonzales. ... Read full article
Gun Control Activist David Hogg — Time to Shake Up Democrat Party Establishment: We 'Want Fighters'
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 14:37:24
Author: AWR Hawkins
David Hogg is pushing to remove DNC Chairman Martin and to broaden the party's leadership so younger constituents feel represented. ... Read full article
Beirut port blast anniversary overshadowed by new wave of destruction
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 14:23:33
Author: Zeina Khodr
As much of southern Lebanon lies in ruins due to Israeli attacks, residents struggle once again to rebuild their lives. ... Read full article
David Ellison says court fight over Warner Bros. is about his politics, CNN
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 14:20:32
Author: Scott Nover
The Paramount Skydance CEO defended his deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery and said he’s voted for Democrats and Republicans and held liberal and conservative values. ... Read full article
Rand Paul sets Thursday vote on whether Fauci was in contempt of Congress
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 14:14:03
Author: Dan Diamond
The GOP senator alleges the infectious-disease expert obstructed his investigation into the pandemic. The doctor says Paul was wrongly trying to entrap him. ... Read full article
Jennifer Hegseth’s Pentagon portfolio expands in new and unusual ways
MS Now 2026-08-04 13:46:20
Author: Steve Benen
If there’s ever been a defense secretary’s spouse with a portfolio like this one, I’m not aware of it. ... Read full article
Cancel Culture: Broadway’s 'Hadestown' Dumps Actor Geno Segers for Past Thought Crime on Trans Athletes
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 13:15:14
Author: Alana Mastrangelo
The 2026 musical "Hadestown" has reportedly parted ways with actor Geno Segers after his previous online posts -- which included opposing pronoun usage and criticizing male athletes participating in women's sports -- resurfaced. ... Read full article
O’Reilly: ‘The nut in Michigan will probably win’
The Hill 2026-08-04 13:11:01
Author: Mira Bhakta
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly on Monday called progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “nut” that will probably win in Michigan’s Senate race. In an “On Balance” interview with NewsNation’s Leland Vittert, O’Reilly argued that in the Democratic primary o… ... Read full article
Rosie O'Donnell: Trump 'Falling Asleep, 'Very Physically Ill,' 'Doesn’t Look Like He’s Long for This Earth'
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 13:02:49
Author: Paul Bois
Comedienne Rosie O'Donnell continued attacking her longtime rival President Donald Trump this week when she said he looks "very physically ill," adding he's not "long for this earth." ... Read full article
Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins – what’s on the agenda?
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 12:22:19
Author: Priyanka Shankar
The latest talks come as Israel continues to occupy and strike southern Lebanon. ... Read full article
Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 12:21:41
Author: Abid Hussain
New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation. ... Read full article
Live updates: Blanche nomination goes up for Senate Judiciary vote
The Hill 2026-08-04 12:21:25
Author: The Hill Staff
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will face a Senate Judiciary Committee vote Tuesday morning to advance his nomination for the permanent job. The vote comes a week after a previous one was canceled as GOP Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.) s… ... Read full article
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos Lead $200 Million Project to Save 100 Species ‘Threatened by Climate Change’
Breitbart News 2026-08-04 12:17:52
Author: Breitbart News
Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth’s most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas. ... Read full article
Trump says Tehran has 'last chance' for deal as negations resume
Fox News 2026-08-04 12:07:22.184089
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President Donald Trump said Monday that talks with Iran had resumed, a day after saying he called of massive strikes he had threatened to unleash on the country. He claimed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearize Tehran is "imminent." ... Read full article
The Movement: Spanish migrant crisis boosts anti-immigration message in US
The Hill 2026-08-04 12:00:00
Author: Helen Huiskes, Emily Brooks
Footage of African migrants crossing a European-controlled border en masse is the newest red meat for right-wing politicians and commentators who want to make the border a hot topic for 2026 and especially 2028. The crossing took place last week, when tens o… ... Read full article
Rep. Max Miller faces growing pressure to resign over abuse allegations | CNN Politics
CNN 2026-08-04 11:21:00.057
Author: Matthew Lally
Rep. Max Miller says he will not drop his reelection bid over abuse allegations, as he faces a new lawsuit from a former Trump official. ... Read full article
Decades in Sports | CNN
CNN 2026-08-04 11:08:03.4026609
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This series explores the cultural and political milestones and defining moments of sports history and examines larger-than-life talents, intense rivalries and dominating dynasties, ultimately sketching a portrait of America itself. ... Read full article
The Seventies | CNN
CNN 2026-08-04 11:07:59.5911139
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This series examines the emergence of television, the resignation of Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War and the battle of the sexes. ... Read full article
Ariana Grande says her decision to step back is not ‘reactive or impulsive’
CNN 2026-08-04 10:54:26
Author: Jack Guy
Singer Ariana Grande has reassured fans that her decision to step back from the spotlight “was not a reactive or impulsive thing.” ... Read full article
‘One last chance’: The times Trump threatened Iran, said deal imminent
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 10:53:33
Author: Yashraj Sharma
US president has claimed Iran ‘desperate’ to do a deal or given Tehran ‘last chance’ on multiple occasions. ... Read full article
Boxer, 26, arrested in connection with death of Scottish woman in Greece
BBC News 2026-08-04 10:52:22.2145323
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Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday. ... Read full article
Greek wildfires contained but weather conditions worsening
Associated Press 2026-08-04 10:45:19
Author: Derek Gatopoulos, Sylvie Corbet
Firefighters west of Athens are racing to exploit a break in high winds, working to strengthen containment lines as forecasters warned that stronger gusts and rising temperatures would return in the coming days. Several fires that burned through mountain comm… ... Read full article
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
BBC News 2026-08-04 10:37:26.0234178
Author: BBC News
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities. ... Read full article
Trump’s National Guard deployment in D.C. set to cost additional $1.4 billion
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 10:00:01
Author: Theodoric Meyer, Noah Robertson, Sophia Solano
The estimate, provided to Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, covers the period from Oct. 1, 2026, through the end of the president’s term. ... Read full article
Win or lose, El-Sayed’s campaign in Michigan has forced a Democratic reckoning
MS Now 2026-08-04 10:00:00
Author: Max Burns
Regardless of whether voters select El-Sayed or Stevens, the Democratic Party will face the monumental task of restoring trust among the many rank-and-file Democrats. ... Read full article
Blanche killed the slush fund but Trump still wins big in his IRS case
MS Now 2026-08-04 10:00:00
Author: Hayes Brown
The IRS is still banned from auditing Trump and his eldest sons’ most recent taxes. That alone should be disqualifying for Todd Blanche. ... Read full article
Trump snaps back to diplomacy, but Iran has other ideas
The Hill 2026-08-04 10:00:00
Author: Filip Timotija, Ellen Mitchell
President Trump is turning back to diplomacy in the Middle East, seeking a new deal with Iran that his administration failed to secure through waves of military strikes. But the negotiations, which the president claimed would resume Monday, got off to a rock… ... Read full article
Concern about Max Miller quietly grows among Republicans
The Hill 2026-08-04 10:00:00
Author: Emily Brooks, Sudiksha Kochi
Republicans are getting increasingly nervous about the political fallout from the allegations of domestic abuse leveled against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) by his ex-wife Emily Moreno, whose father, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), publicly called for Miller to resi… ... Read full article
The war to succeed Bernie Sanders is already underway
Politico 2026-08-04 09:55:00+00:00
Author: Meredith Lee Hill, Lisa Kashinsky, Will Steakin
Walking into Democrats’ contentious Michigan Senate primary, Sanders’ inner circle thinks Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is more likely than Ro Khanna to be the heir. ... Read full article
Democrats unveil sweeping proposal to combat Trump authoritarianism
MS Now 2026-08-04 09:00:00
Author: Kevin Frey
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is packaging together a number of existing bills with some new ideas to curb what he calls authoritarian abuses of presidential power. ... Read full article
AIPAC front and center in Bell-Bush rematch
Politico 2026-08-04 08:45:00+00:00
Author: Cheyanne M. Daniels
The rematch between Rep. Wesley Bell and Cori Bush puts the U.S.-Israel relationship under scrutiny. ... Read full article
Pete Buttigieg shares his theory for how Democrats can win over cherry ice cream
Politico 2026-08-04 08:43:00+00:00
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Live updates: Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place as Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared
Associated Press 2026-08-04 06:21:00
Author: Bridget Brown
Two GOP senators who threatened to block Todd Blanche's AG confirmation said that they will support his nomination, ending an impasse over plans to create a fund to compensate Trump allies. ... Read full article
Immigrant held at New Jersey ICE facility dies, officials say
CNN 2026-08-04 05:46:46
Author: Alex Stambaugh
A Salvadoran man being held at a controversial immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, has died, federal officials said Monday, marking the latest death of an immigrant in ICE custody. ... Read full article
Authorities arrest man in connection with Spokane wildfires
Associated Press 2026-08-04 05:29:16
Author: Lindsey Wasson, Ed White, Gene Johnson
A man who went to prison for manslaughter in his father’s 2010 killing in Arizona has been charged with intentionally setting the largest of the wildfires wreaking havoc on Washington state’s second-largest city. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office says 37-ye… ... Read full article
Live updates: Michigan Democratic Senate primary is the latest test between progressives and the establishment
Associated Press 2026-08-04 05:00:00
Author: Curtis Yee
The Michigan Democratic Senate primary is between Rep. Haley Stevens and public health official Abdul El-Sayed. Voters in Missouri, Kansas, Virginia and Washington also head at the polls. ... Read full article
Missouri congressional primary features rematch between Bush and Bell
Associated Press 2026-08-04 04:02:10
Author: David A. Lieb
Former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush is attempting a political comeback in a Missouri Democratic primary. Her rematch against Rep. Wesley Bell tests evolving attitudes about American-Israeli relations. Bell has backed Israel, and Bush has criticized it. The race is one… ... Read full article
Virginia Democrats hope to flip 2 US House seats in midterms
Associated Press 2026-08-04 04:01:26
Author: Sarah Rankin
Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative. The commonwealth typically holds its primaries in June but this y… ... Read full article
How Trump’s claims of vandalism at the renovated Reflecting Pool crumbled
The Washington Post 2026-08-04 02:46:02
Author: Dan Diamond, Liam Bowman, Salvador Rizzo, Jake Spring
Trump has lashed out at U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she dropped vandalism cases and blamed damage at the pool on rushed and flawed work by a contractor. ... Read full article
Stephanie Grisham files temporary restraining order against Rep. Max Miller
MS Now 2026-08-04 00:41:22
Author: Carla Herreria
The former White House press secretary dated the Ohio Republican in 2019 and 2020. Miller has recently come under scrutiny over domestic violence allegations made by his ex-wife. ... Read full article
Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’
Al Jazeera English 2026-08-04 00:00:00
Author: Ali Mustafa, Zaid Sabah
US president says talks with Iran are under way, warning the negotiations are Tehran’s ‘last chance’ to secure a deal. ... Read full article
Pirro’s future in question amid break with Trump on Reflecting Pool
The Hill 2026-08-03 23:05:35
Author: Julia Manchester, Sophie Brams
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s clash with President Trump over the handling of the Reflecting Pool case is raising questions about her standing with the president, with whom she has enjoyed a friendly relationship for decades. Pirro visited the White House Mo… ... Read full article
