60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as war drags on - The Washington Post
60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as war drags on - The Washington Post
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2026-08-17 01:54:00
60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as war drags on The Washington PostUS-Iran ceasefire set to expire as Trump admin meets with Israel's Netanyahu Fox NewsUS-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart Al JazeeraThe 60-day deadline for
Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss opposes sale of family's stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner - CNBC
Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss opposes sale of family's stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner - CNBC
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2026-08-17 01:47:22
Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss opposes sale of family's stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner CNBCSources: Jeanie out as Buss family sells last stake in Lakers ESPNBuss family intends to sell remaining shares in Lakers: Sources - The Athletic The New York TimesKushner’s Lakers Deal
Testimony begins in the trial of rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
Testimony begins in the trial of rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
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NPR National
2026-08-17 01:41:03
Opening statements began Monday in the murder trial of rapper Tupac Shakur. The man implicated in the 1996 killing in Las Vegas is a former gang member.
One Florida county sees the ripple effects of its cooperation with ICE
One Florida county sees the ripple effects of its cooperation with ICE
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NPR National
2026-08-17 01:32:13
Walton County, Fla., relies heavily on immigrant labor for its booming construction and tourism industries. We look at how county sheriffs' cooperation with ICE affects things.
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea
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2026-08-17 01:21:52
President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is scaling back U.S. participation in long-standing, joint military drills in South Korea shows Washington’s willingness to turn away from traditional allies.
Former federal prosecutor is suing DOJ for 'unlawful and retaliatory' firing
Former federal prosecutor is suing DOJ for 'unlawful and retaliatory' firing
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World News
2026-08-17 01:01:54
A federal prosecutor who was fired earlier this year is suing the DOJ, alleging she was unlawfully dismissed for political reasons tied to her work prosecuting a case against anti-abortion activists.
Former federal prosecutor is suing DOJ for 'unlawful and retaliatory' firing
Former federal prosecutor is suing DOJ for 'unlawful and retaliatory' firing
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2026-08-17 01:01:54
A federal prosecutor who was fired earlier this year is suing the DOJ, alleging she was unlawfully dismissed for political reasons tied to her work prosecuting a case against anti-abortion activists.
NASA Selects Companies to Provide Payload Processing Services
NASA Selects Companies to Provide Payload Processing Services
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2026-08-17 00:17:20
NASA has selected four companies to provide payload processing facilities under the Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract on‑ramp provision. The provision enables qualified providers to offer commercial payload processing services for agency missions launching from multiple locations
Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
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World News
2026-08-16 23:53:37
The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside of his marriage, but also says his actions were consensual in nature did not violate House Ethics rules.
After five years of harsh restrictions by the Taliban regime, fathers, mothers, and daughters across Afghanistan hold fast to the vision of unlocking independent inquiry and thinking through schooling.
With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution
With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-16 23:44:25
Hydroponic farms in import-reliant Saudi Arabia are good for business – and for national security as well. With the arid kingdom facing blockades and disruptions on both its coasts, growing food in water, surprisingly, is providing a green line of defense.
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
BBC
World News
2026-08-16 23:25:05
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.
A NASA-funded air pollution monitoring network has provided one of the most detailed long-term views yet of the role of black carbon, or soot produced by fires, diesel vehicles, and other combustion sources, in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. The detailed measurements show how pollution
Next Generation of Planetary Scientists Learn Public Engagement Skills
Next Generation of Planetary Scientists Learn Public Engagement Skills
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2026-08-16 21:52:42
FORCE is a world-class laboratory that uses high-pressure experimental equipment to recreate the extreme conditions found deep within Earth and other planetary bodies, enabling researchers to better understand how planets form, evolve, and behave under immense pressures.
What will ticket arrangements be for Rangers v Celtic?
What will ticket arrangements be for Rangers v Celtic?
BBC
Sports
2026-08-16 20:46:57
A few months on from disorder at their last cup meeting at Ibrox, Rangers and Celtic are scheduled to meet at the same venue but the ticketing arrangements are still to be confirmed. BBC Scotland assesses the likely outcome.
DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices
DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices
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Politics
2026-08-16 17:31:13
Federal officials acknowledged that ICE special agents tracked a New York man to his house, the airport and a hotel to question him about a critical email he sent to the former head of ICE in January.
'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'
'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'
BBC
Business
2026-08-16 16:27:55
Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.
Sen. Mark Kelly discusses conditions aboard the USS Lincoln
Sen. Mark Kelly discusses conditions aboard the USS Lincoln
NPR
Politics
2026-08-16 14:49:59
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer asks Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona about conditions aboard the USS Lincoln and President Trump's multi-billion dollar plan to restore older tech on aircraft carriers.
Advocates worry new bans on student IDs will trip up younger voters
Advocates worry new bans on student IDs will trip up younger voters
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Politics
2026-08-16 13:00:00
New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.
Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier
Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier
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All Stories
2026-08-15 23:48:52
U.S. troops have been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 240 days. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the sailors amid reports of deteriorating mental health.
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
If today’s question caught your eye, I am sure you would be able to say: “I sure have.” It is a truthful saying that we have all been deceived in life. Probably in more ways than you might realize. The Bible says: 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]
This week the US Congress held discussions of consideration on US Voter ID – Voter Identification – in the United States for Federal Elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act proposes requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This proposed legislation has become the fuel on the fire of […]
At a particular point in my career, I was advised by those around me that certain descriptive words were taboo and should never be used. Among the set of banned words were Idiot, Moron, and Stupid. Fortunately, the word fool was not included in the list, or I might have lost all sense of reality. […]
I imagine if you’ve made it past today’s title you are probably here because my question has evoked some type of emotional response or curiosity. Your first thought may have been “Hey! I’m not a creep! Why are you asking that?” Or you may have thought “Well my girlfriend called me a creep last night, […]
Do you fear for the future survival of America as a country? I sure do. I fear for the survival of America because we are losing our way (some might say we’ve already lost our way, and they might be correct) and we are no longer protecting our freedoms and liberties. Instead, we are becoming […]
