Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation - The Washington Post
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation - The Washington
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Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation The Washington PostBill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation nytimes.comBlanche wins votes for Senate confirmation PoliticoSen. Cassidy says he’ll support
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown - Al Jazeera
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown - Al Jazeera
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2026-08-07 04:40:16
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown Al JazeeraColombia’s new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas AP NewsTrump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnership With Colombia to Target Drug Traffickers nytimes.comColombia’s new
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress
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2026-08-07 03:17:31
Lawmakers or candidates in both parties have faced allegations of sexual misconduct or domestic abuse. Some peers of Ohio’s Max Miller have called for him to resign his House seat.
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress
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2026-08-07 03:17:31
Lawmakers or candidates in both parties have faced allegations of sexual misconduct or domestic abuse. Some peers of Ohio’s Max Miller have called for him to resign his House seat.
AI can tutor students – with a teacher’s help, says Khan Academy founder
AI can tutor students – with a teacher’s help, says Khan Academy founder
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2026-08-07 02:38:03
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan sees the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in tutoring students, even though it’s been more challenging than he expected.
AI can tutor students – with a teacher’s help, says Khan Academy founder
AI can tutor students – with a teacher’s help, says Khan Academy founder
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2026-08-07 02:38:03
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan sees the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in tutoring students, even though it’s been more challenging than he expected.
Trump is once again threatening to fire Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud after an earlier effort to remove Cook was struck down by the Supreme Court.
IGARSS 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #100) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. MONDAY, AUGUST 10 3:00 PM Technology Enabling the Future of Earth ScienceMike Seablom3:15 PM Discovery Earth: New Missions & Technical Innovation Advancing
Monty Roberts, who trained horses through trust, dies at 91
Monty Roberts, who trained horses through trust, dies at 91
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2026-08-06 21:48:17
The internationally acclaimed horseman defied the conventional method of breaking horses and developed his own gentler approach — based on horses' non-verbal language. Roberts spoke with Fresh Air in 1997.
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
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2026-08-06 21:33:40
The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July.
Sunrisers Leeds thrash Birmingham Phoenix to complete triple elimination
Sunrisers Leeds thrash Birmingham Phoenix to complete triple elimination
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2026-08-06 21:30:13
An underwhelming performance from Birmingham Phoenix against Sunrisers Leeds at Edgbaston confirms the elimination of themselves, MI London and London Spirit from the Hundred.
Niewiadoma-Phinney wins on Ventoux to take Tour lead
Niewiadoma-Phinney wins on Ventoux to take Tour lead
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2026-08-06 21:11:42
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produces a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to claim her first Tour de France Femmes stage win and the overall race lead.
Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, shown in this Aug. 5, 2026, artist’s concept, between March and April 2025. In doing so, they may have captured empty space behaving in a way
Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support
Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support
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2026-08-06 18:12:59
A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.
When tragedy strikes, America's wildland firefighters ask, was it 'somebody that we loved?'
When tragedy strikes, America's wildland firefighters ask, was it 'somebody that we loved?'
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2026-08-06 13:00:00
Deaths and close calls while fighting wildfires have strained an already on-edge workforce. They've also raised questions about policies and priorities amid an intense wildfire season.
Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
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2026-08-06 12:49:15
Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.
NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for Moon
NASA’s Lunar Development and Test Facility Prepares Artemis Hardware for Moon
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2026-08-06 10:25:27
Before astronauts return to the Moon’s surface through NASA’s Artemis program, the hardware they depend on must first prove it can survive the unforgiving lunar environment. At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, engineers at the Lunar Development and Test Facility are tackling
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?
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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 […]
