U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur ‘active, alert’ after crash; person involved at large - toledoblade.com
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur ‘active, alert’ after crash; person involved at large - toledoblade.com
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2026-08-02 08:29:38
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur ‘active, alert’ after crash; person involved at large toledoblade.comCongresswoman Kaptur and campaign manager recovering after "hit-skip" crash in Toledo Sunday morning WTOLCongresswoman Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-skip crash on her way to church service
A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
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2026-08-02 08:06:11
An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal - AP News
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal - AP News
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2026-08-02 08:06:00
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal AP NewsTrump and Netanyahu May Be at Odds Again Over Gaza Plan nytimes.comWhy Trump’s new plan to disarm Hamas is unlikely to yield a quick win in Gaza NBC NewsTrump brokers Hamas disarmament deal as Saudi Arabia plans
APOD: 2026 August 3 – Vaporizing Meteor Photobombs the Lacerta Nebula
APOD: 2026 August 3 – Vaporizing Meteor Photobombs the Lacerta Nebula
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2026-08-02 08:05:00
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 3 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation
Live updates: Residents return to find homes destroyed by fast-moving wildfires in Washington state - CNN
Live updates: Residents return to find homes destroyed by fast-moving wildfires in Washington state -
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2026-08-02 08:05:00
Live updates: Residents return to find homes destroyed by fast-moving wildfires in Washington state CNN'A tremendous tragedy': thousands evacuated, hundreds of structures destroyed in Spokane Area Fires NonStop Local KHQAs Spokane burns, wildfires erupt across WA, amid a parched
Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities
Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities
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2026-08-02 01:02:01
Communities across the country are dealing with "Teen Takeovers" this summer. The viral social media trend is causing disruptions in public spaces across the country. Teens in Charlotte weigh in.
Police shooting in Madison, Wis. sparks renewed calls for officers to wear body cams
Police shooting in Madison, Wis. sparks renewed calls for officers to wear body cams
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2026-08-02 01:02:00
Police in Madison, Wisconsin don't widely use body cameras. That policy is under renewed scrutiny following the recent shooting death of a 38-year-old Black man at the hands of police.
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
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2026-08-01 22:31:34
The bank is asking a judge to permanently dismiss a lawsuit from Trump-affiliated businesses, arguing a monthslong internal review — not the Jan. 6 riot — explains why hundreds of accounts were shut down in 2021.
Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers
Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers
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2026-08-01 21:11:34
Trent Rockets win their fourth game in the men's Hundred to remain top, as Ben Duckett inspires them to a five-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge.
Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?
Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?
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2026-08-01 16:08:02
We look at how the Democratic party is approaching the midterms, and if they are using issues like the war in Iran and affordability, to their advantage.
Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked the U.S. "to hold off any attack" on Iran because "the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."
APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia
APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia
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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
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2026-08-01 03:31:57
The U.S. issued new security alerts for Americans in the Middle East as tensions rose over Iran threats and Israeli strikes after Hamas agreed to disarm.
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings
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2026-08-01 03:31:57
The U.S. issued new security alerts for Americans in the Middle East as tensions rose over Iran threats and Israeli strikes after Hamas agreed to disarm.
Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia
Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia
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2026-08-01 00:54:08
A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new tariff authorities is complicating the path.
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
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2026-07-31 13:00:23
More than 30 restaurants in the capital city of Illinois serve the “horseshoe” sandwich, a concoction of meat and fries, slathered in cheese sauce. One eatery serves nearly 1,000 a day.
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
Beyond Lincoln, the cheesy ‘horseshoe’ sandwich is Springfield’s pride and joy
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2026-07-31 13:00:23
More than 30 restaurants in the capital city of Illinois serve the “horseshoe” sandwich, a concoction of meat and fries, slathered in cheese sauce. One eatery serves nearly 1,000 a day.
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 1 – Buck… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
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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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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.
Through the years, there are those who have impacted my life greatly. One of those is Richard C. Halverson, former Chaplain of the United States Senate. His writings speak powerfully to many issues. I share today this devotional taken from his bi-weekly devotional letters, May 20, 1996, published by Concern Ministries, Inc. I might add, […]
Psalm 145:15-16 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 The eyes of all look to You, And You give them their food in due time. 16 You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 38:9 (NASB) 9 Lord, all my desire is before You; And my sighing is not hidden from You. Psalm 103:5 […]
A co-worker came into work the other day and matter-of-factly proclaimed: “I met the minimum requirements of motherhood this morning.” I had to chuckle. We all have some set of minimum requirements we believe we need to meet in order to survive each day. But there are also a set of minimum requirements that others […]
Psalm 37:1-11 (NASB) Security of Those Who Trust in the Lord “1Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers. 2For they will wither quickly like the grass and fade like the green herb. 3Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4Delight yourself in the Lord; And He […]
“For I hope (wait for and trust) in You, O Lord; You will answer, O Lord my God.” Psalm 38:15 In Psalm 38, King David cries out to the LORD acknowledging his sin and seeking relief from the suffering it brought. He knows (vs 9) that his LORD is aware of all his concerns, confesses […]
One of the more interesting dynamics of the Christian Faith to me is the argument that as the Elect of God, we are perfectly in his hands. Never to have calamity or evil ever cross our paths again. These are the “feel good” Christians. The idea that “if God be for me, who can be […]
“From Thy precepts I get understanding; Therefore, I hate every false way. [For] Thy Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:104-105 I’m privileged to join LRPSP as a contributor / editor. In a day of fake news and an unlimited array of information sources, getting the truth […]
When I started LRPSP three plus years ago, I had no intention or desire to have a blog. I did not set out to simply archive my thoughts for all the world to peruse. If you have read any of them and taken pause, been blessed, or given new thought to some subject, then I […]
In 2008 The Oak Ridge Boys asked the question “Did I make a difference in somebody’s life?” through a pretty thoughtful melody. They inspired people though song to consider whether or not they were making a difference in the world in which we all live. The song is asking us whether or not we are […]
Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, recently addressed the Harvard University graduating class during which he said: “We should explore ideas like universal basic income to make sure that everyone has a cushion to try new ideas,” A Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a concept that has gained quite a bit of attention […]
