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DeChambeau penalized 2 shots at British Open after Herbert and Burns shoot 62s in wild 2nd round

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns are in the history books by matching the major championship record with 62s at the British Open

DeChambeau penalized 2 shots at British Open after Herbert and Burns shoot 62s in wild 2nd round
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US
Environment|Health|Science|World

Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky

Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky

Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attack

A federal appeals court has concluded that a 28-year prison sentence is too lenient for a Libyan militant who was convicted of terrorism-related charges in the 2012 attacks on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans

Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attack
Crime|Travel|US|World

Plainclothes ICE agents left man partially handcuffed at Las Vegas airport after being confronted by onlookers, video shows

Plainclothes ICE agents left man partially handcuffed at Las Vegas airport after being confronted by onlookers, video shows

Plainclothes ICE agents left man partially handcuffed at Las Vegas airport after being confronted by onlookers, video shows
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats

Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill

Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday took steps to repair a rift with key ally Poland over his decision in May to name a Ukrainian army unit in honour of World War Two fighters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour
Crime|US|World

The people killed by U.S. immigration agents during Trump's second term

As U.S.

The people killed by U.S. immigration agents during Trump's second term
Business|Economy|Political|World

US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged

The United States on Friday partially removed Hong Kong-related sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump in 2020 over China's security

US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico

The World Cup left stadiums packed and millions of fans euphoric in Mexico, but failed to lift a sluggish economy weighed down by weak investment and

Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief

Protesters in Kyiv called for the dismissal of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's removal of a popular

Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief
Economy|Political|US|World

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities

A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say

President Donald Trump has released a trove documents that he claims prove voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election

Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|World

Prominent Cuban dissident to go into exile in the US

Prominent Cuban dissident to go into exile in the US

Prominent Cuban dissident to go into exile in the US
Election|Political|US|World

CNN examines Trump's new election vulnerability claims

During his primetime speech, President Trump revisited longstanding claims about election security. CNN's John King said the address did not show how alleged foreign activity changed election results.

CNN examines Trump's new election vulnerability claims
Arts|Environment|Health|Sports|World

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title

Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Trump says he’s holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke and threatens higher tariffs

Trump says he’s holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke and threatens higher tariffs

Trump says he’s holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke and threatens higher tariffs
Election|Political|US|World

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election
Europe|Sports|US|World

Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open

Jon Rahm is the latest to receive a conduct warning at a major champion

Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open
Food|Health|Science|US|World

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump says Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
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Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say

Donald Trump's social media company has discussed charging Wall Street traders and investment firms as much as $100,000

Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
Business|Technology|World

FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes

FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes
Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance|US|World

FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's call for Disney-owned ABC and Comcast unit

FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional
Business|Economy|World

China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July

China is set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th consecutive month in July, a Reuters survey showed, despite softer-than-expected second-quarter

China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July
Election|Political|US|World

DHS threatens states with fines, charges over election measures

U.S.

DHS threatens states with fines, charges over election measures
Environment|Europe|World

More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire

More than 100 homes were destroyed by fire on Friday near the city of Drammen in southern Norway as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid strong winds, rescue

More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire
Crime|World

US appeals court strikes down New Jersey's assault weapons ban on AR-15s

A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that New Jersey's assault-weapons law barring possession of semiautomatic rifles like AR-15s and large capacity magazines

US appeals court strikes down New Jersey's assault weapons ban on AR-15s
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens

Wall Street extended its decline on Friday as a pullback on stocks associated with the AI boom, which has driven many of the gains so

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says he has asked Lindsey Graham's sister to run for US Senate

President Donald Trump said on Friday he had asked Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to run for the U.S.

Trump says he has asked Lindsey Graham's sister to run for US Senate
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
Asia|Economy|Political|World

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays

The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
Crime|Environment|US|World

Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2

Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2

Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2
Crime|Political|US|World

Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs

Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs

Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs
World

Clara Ester, activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot, dies at 78

Clara Ester, an activist and minister who rushed to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s side when he was shot, has died at 78

Clara Ester, activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot, dies at 78
Business|Economy|Technology|World

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze

Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze

Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81

Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador

Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador

Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
Africa|Americas|Political|Travel|World

Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers

Jamaica’s government says two of its three citizens recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have formally declined offers to be repatriated to the Caribbean nation

Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers
Crime|Political|World

An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says

An Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip has killed at least seven people and wounded another 22

An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows

Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by the company's international division COO, Kyle Kinnard, an

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
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World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation

Share indexes tumbled around the world on Friday, as heavyweight chip stocks plunged for a third consecutive day as investors

World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts

A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts
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Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
Business|Economy|Political|World

Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits

The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to

Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits