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Death toll climbs to 37 in Kentucky flooding; 'hundreds' unaccounted for; severe weather threats loom: Updates
USA Today - 2 Aug 2022 01:20
The death toll from Kentucky flooding rose to 37 as another round of severe storms threatens to further complicate recovery efforts.
Far-right militiaman from Texas sentenced to 7 years for Capitol riot
New York Post - 2 Aug 2022 01:01
Guy Reffitt became the first rioter convicted at trial when a jury in Washington DC federal court found him guilty on five felony charges.
'The ship is now our home': This couple is spending their retirement on cruise ships
USA Today - 2 Aug 2022 11:00
After one Virginia couple retired, they largely gave up life on land in favor of cruising.
Minnesota man claims self-defense for stabbing teen to death while water tubing
New York Post - 2 Aug 2022 03:21
A Minnesota man was arrested Monday for allegedly killing a teenager and injuring four others while river tubing in Wisconsin.
Cuomo feared COVID 'fire' in nursing homes before notorious order: Kushner
New York Post - 2 Aug 2022 13:00
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo reportedly said COVID-19 could burn through nursing homes "like fire through dry grass."
Ukraine Grain Ship Passes Russia's Black Sea Blockade
The New York Times - 2 Aug 2022 01:00
For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, a ship loaded with corn sailed out of Odesa, part of a deal officials hope will help ease food shortages around the world.
Al Qaeda expert has theory on why al-Zawahiri was killed
CNN - 2 Aug 2022 00:33
The US successfully targeted al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The US government has not yet confirmed his death. CNN's National S...
Tuesday's primaries, election conspiracies and Donald Trump's long trail of broken brains
USA Today - 2 Aug 2022 11:01
Tuesday's primaries in five states again show how badly Donald Trump broke people's brains with his election-denying conspiracies.
Biden announces killing of al-Qaeda leader in Kabul: 'Justice has been delivered'
ABC News - 2 Aug 2022 02:48
President Joe Biden confirmed Monday that the U.S. had killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Kabul over the weekend
California Supreme court OKs death penalty for '80s serial killer sex slave murders
New York Post - 2 Aug 2022 12:55
Convicted '80s serial killer Charles Ng's motion to be removed from death row was denied by California Supreme Court.
Ex-CPS elementary school teacher gets 50 years for child abuse in Indiana
Chicago Tribune - 2 Aug 2022 01:51
A Chicago Public Schools elementary school teacher who was on the job earlier this year despite being previously accused of inappropriately touching students was sentenced Monday to 50 years in federal prison for molesti...
Why Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan Is Utterly Reckless
The New York Times - 2 Aug 2022 01:33
The timing could not be worse. The Ukraine war is not over.
Dentist barred from treating women over sex abuse claims busted yet again
New York Post - 2 Aug 2022 01:06
A Florida dentist who was barred from treating women after getting hit with a slew of sex abuse complaints has been arrested after yet another accusation surfaced.
2 more children in US test positive for monkeypox
ABC News - 2 Aug 2022 01:16
At least four children in the U.S. have now tested positive for monkeypox, officials have confirmed.
Stephen King testifies against Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster merger
The Week - 2 Aug 2022 20:05
The U.S. government's argument that Penguin Random House shouldn't be allowed to purchase Simon & Schuster received backing in court Tuesday from a little "freelance writer" named Stephen King. The famed author took the ...
Kremlin strongly backs Beijing as Pelosi's Taiwan trip looms
ABC News - 2 Aug 2022 14:42
The Kremlin has strongly warned the United States against provoking China with a possible trip to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying it will raise tensions to a new dangerous level
Elite Universities Are Out of Touch. Blame the Campus.
The New York Times - 2 Aug 2022 11:00
Colleges should do more to integrate their physical presence seamlessly with the surrounding environment.
US House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, defying Beijing
Boston - 2 Aug 2022 23:21
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Arizona Officials Warned Fake Electors Plan Could 'Appear Treasonous'
The New York Times - 2 Aug 2022 23:06
Politicians involved in Donald Trump's effort to put forth electors to falsely claim he had won Arizona said doing so without first filing a legal challenge could look like a crime.
Man shot and killed in Dorchester
Boston - 2 Aug 2022 04:56
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Man charged with murder in weekend slaying of Indiana cop
ABC News - 2 Aug 2022 03:32
Investigators say a man accused of fatally shooting an Indiana police officer during a traffic stop had made a song about killing an officer
Reuters mocked for fact-checking video of Biden following ice cream truck
New York Post - 2 Aug 2022 02:57
The wire service "debunked" a viral video of Biden seemingly getting distracted and lured away by an ice cream truck jingle while First Lady Jill Biden was giving a speech at a middle school in Washington, DC.