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More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing splitJul 15, 2026 8:45 pm - More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel, the most substantial signal yet that once rock-solid bipartisan support for the country is disintegrating in the aftermath of its war in Gaza that has killed thousands of Palestinians.
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Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abusesJul 15, 2026 7:20 pm - Dozens of people held at a sprawling Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas say they were either beaten by guards or witnessed others being beaten, according to a new report issued by legal and human rights advocates.
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Trump’s intelligence nominee Jay Clayton clashes with Democrats over 2020 electionJul 15, 2026 7:13 pm - President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies struggled to win Democratic support in a contentious confirmation hearing Wednesday where he clashed repeatedly with them over the 2020 election.
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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1Jul 15, 2026 6:30 pm - ATLANTA — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly ...
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Marcus Plunkett finds golf again in the Army. The West Point alum is now in the British OpenJul 15, 2026 6:09 pm - SOUTHPORT, England — Royal Birkdale is not anywhere Marcus Plunkett expected to be. Not when he turned down golf scholarships to attend West Point. Not when he was rising...
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A’ja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper, Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams; host Sky shut outJul 15, 2026 5:57 pm - Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago. Acting as honorary general mana...
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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on SundayJul 15, 2026 5:26 pm - The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's h...
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US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbingJul 15, 2026 4:13 pm - U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday following strong profit reports from BlackRock and other big companies. The tentative gains came as oil prices swung to their highest levels in a month because of the war with Iran.
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A look inside Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ by the numbersJul 15, 2026 3:34 pm - Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” was an epic undertaking for all involved. The cast and crew embarked on a globe-trotting mission to bring the story of Odysseus’ homecoming to life in the most realistic way possible. Here’s a look at the film by the numbers.
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Heavy rains keep drenching South Texas, tornado reported in San AntonioJul 15, 2026 3:23 pm - Slow-moving storms drenched much of southern Texas with more heavy rain on Wednesday, prompting warnings to evacuate flooded areas after downpours washed out roads and farmland and led to dozens of high-water rescues across the region.