Nation and World
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Erin strengthens into the first Atlantic hurricane of the year
Aug 15, 2025 4:47 pm - Erin became the first Atlantic hurricane of the year on Friday morning as it churned toward Caribbean islands.The storm had winds of 75 mph by 11 a.m. Eastern, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was forecast to bring potential for flooding rains to parts of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands this weekend.
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Heat and thirst drive families in Gaza to drink water that makes them sick
Aug 15, 2025 4:36 pm - After waking early to stand in line for an hour under the August heat, Rana Odeh returns to her tent with her jug of murky water. She wipes the sweat from her brow and strategizes how much to portion out to her two small children. From its color alone, she knows full well it’s likely contaminated.Thirst supersedes the fear of illness.
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Across the land, rainbow crosswalks face orders to erase ‘asphalt art’
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Michigan football fined 10s of millions of dollars, Moore suspended 3 games in sign-stealing scandal
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Critics say Trump's push for fairness in college admissions is leaving out legacy preferences
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Kristi Noem is living rent free in home used by Coast Guard commandant
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U.S. stocks tap the brakes as Wall Street heads toward the finish of a record-setting week
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Texas Republicans announce another redistricting session. California Democrats will counter
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Trump and Putin shake hands warmly in Alaska to kick off their summit on the war in Ukraine
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Crime ‘hot spots’ targeted, encampments cleared, as feds expand DC push