Category Archives: Headlines

Conservative Kris Kobach Projected To Lose Kansas GOP Senate Primary 

Trump ally and former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach was defeated by Rep. Roger Marshall, calming Republican leaders’ worst fears in the race against Democratic state Sen. Barbara Bollier.

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Condolences pour in for Lebanon after Beirut blast 

Well wishes and promises of assistance are flooding in after the deadly explosion in Lebanon. France said it had already dispatched aid, Germany said embassy staff were among the injured, and Trump hinted at foul play.

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After 6 Weeks, Victors Are Declared in 2 N.Y. Congressional Primaries 

Representative Carolyn Maloney and Councilman Ritchie Torres won in New York City after a Democratic primary that raised concerns about mail-in voting.

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Beirut explosion: at least 78 dead and 4,000 wounded, says Lebanon health ministry – live updates 

Interior minister says ammonium nitrate likely caused at least one explosion amid reports hospitals too damaged to treat patientsFull report: huge explosion in BeirutCrisis upon crisis: blast rocks a Lebanon already on its kneesAmmonium nitrate: what is the chemical blamed for blast in Lebanese capital?‘We’re cursed’: shock and despair as explosion devastate […]

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Live Coronavirus News Updates 

Tens of millions of Americans have lost crucial jobless benefits, and lawmakers still can’t seem to agree on a relief measure. Israel’s troubled school reopenings could be a lesson for the U.S.

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Officials: School laptops held up ahead of new academic year 

Alabama education officials say 4,000 laptop computers bound for a school district were held up over issues with manufacturers

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Norway cruise ship passengers with coronavirus reach 43 

Authorities say the number of passengers on a Norwegian cruise ship who have tested positive for the coronavirus has reached 43

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Argentina’s debt restructuring deal explained 

The Argentine government has struck a substantial debt deal with some major creditors, saving it billions. What exactly is the deal about and could it save the ailing economy?

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The Arc of Homeland Security Bends Toward Trump. Chad Wolf Bends With It. 

Mr. Wolf joined the Department of Homeland Security in its infancy to help prevent another 9/11. Now he is helping President Trump use it to achieve his political ambitions.

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It’s A Disaster’: German Expats Love U.S. But Not Its Handling Of Coronavirus 

Germany has flattened its curve, and unemployment has barely budged. And some Germans living in the U.S. are mystified by how politicized the pandemic has become here.

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1 Billion Children Have Had School Disrupted Because of Coronavirus, U.N. Chief Says 

The pandemic has led to the largest disruption of education in history, with schools closed in more than 160 countries in mid-July

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Tom Brady fires back at Michael Strahan over birthday tweet 

Tom Brady fired back at Michael Strahan on Monday after the Hall of Fame defensive end poked fun at the quarterback with his birthday wish.

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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina 

Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. The hurricane made landfall on Monday with maximum sustained winds of 136 km/h. Coastal shops and restaurants closed early, power began to flicker at oceanfront hotels and even the most adventurous of beachgoers abandoned the sand on Monday night as newly restrengthened Hurricane Isaia […]

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This Boutique Venture Fund Including 16 Celebrity Investors Is Disrupting The Investment Landscape 

Denise Lambertson, chairwoman of LMS, and her team have developed a boutique venture fund, Constellation Capital. The Fund includes traditional investors and 16 limited partners consisting of celebrities and professional athletes. Among the limited partners are Sofia Vergara and Ndamukong Suh.

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Albania transfers ‘Islamic State’ terror suspect to Germany 

The man known as Komron B. was immediately arrested upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport. He has been accused of plotting to attack US military facilities on behalf of the “Islamic State” terrorist network.

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