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The U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey on Sunday walked back his comments from two days ago that Israel "still” occupies the Golan Heights in violation of U.N. resolutions, remarks that went against U.S. President Donald Trump 's position on the disputed territory. Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it in 1981. The United Nations and most of the international community consider the territory occupied Syrian land and does not recognize Israel’s annexation of it. In 2019, Trump recognized Israeli sov

A US envoy clarifies his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump's position

Mexican governor indicted by the US seeks leave again after contentious return to office

Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November

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Kushner, Jeffries discuss ways White House and Democrats can collaborate

Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and close adviser, recently met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss ways the White House can collaborate with Democrats on key issues, a source familiar with the meeting told CNN on Sunday.The pair gathered privately in New York to discuss such key issues as immigration, housing and the cost of living, the source said. Kushner and Jeffries had previously worked together on The Step Act, a law passed with bipartisan support in 2018 that sought to reduce the federal prison population by, among other things, easing mandatory minimum se

Nordic soccer associations have 'lost confidence' in FIFA boss Infantino

Germany's AfD eyes Saxony-Anhalt win as first step toward federal power

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Minnesota school facing $7K price spike for mascot costume over proposed tariffs on Canadian imports

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) -- Moviegoers and fans of Greek mythology likely don't think of a Trojan as the one who must go on a long journey to get home, forced to overcome unexpected obstacles. But this isn't "The Odyssey." This is the story of a group of parents who are rushing to get a Trojan mascot across the Canadian-American border by the end of the week to avoid tariffs, not a mythical monster. It all started, Sarah Kallal said, when she fell in love with "Mudonna," the mascot for the St. Paul Saints. Kallal and other community members agreed that the New Prague

The national debt just hit $40 trillion. But just how big is $40 trillion?

Contracted crews wait for orders in Griffith as NIPSCO faces mounting criticism over power outage response

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Trump waves the green flag to start the IndyCar race as drivers zoom through Washington's streets

For once, things were moving fast in the nation's capital. Washington was hosting an IndyCar race through its streets Sunday, with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump kicking off the Freedom 250 Grand Prix by leading a slow lap in the presidential limousine through the course. Soon after, the president waved the green flag to start the race and drivers began whipping through downtown, including a stretch along Pennsylvania Avenue not too far from the White House. “I’m going to make a little circle in a nice, secure car, slightly slower than the

A 10-year-old was struggling to stay above water when a stranger at beach became her hero

A Georgia teacher was enjoying a day at the beach before the start of the new school year when he heard a cry for help.Without hesitation, Derrick Moore leaped into action.More than 30 yards offshore, a 10-year-old girl was being pulled out by a rip current.The girl, Summer McCallum, was on a beach trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, planned by her uncle to honor the sixth anniversary of her father’s death. Her uncle, Ernest McCallum, had been watching her enjoy a few more minutes in the water as the sun began to fall.But the calm day gave way to terror when her uncle again looked out into

Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries

Wife of police officer who was found dead is considered ‘armed and dangerous,’ chief says

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Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen hits including “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby," has died following an extended illness at a Los Angeles hospital, her family said Saturday. She was 87. Bradford Hobbs was born in Charleston, Missouri, and later moved to Detroit. She was introduced in the late 1950s to Motown founder Berry Gordy by neighbor and singer Jackie Wilson. She joined Motown as a receptionist in 1958 and like many of the company's employees took part in the creative process

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Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa ban struck down by judge

The Trump administration’s ban on visas for immigrants from 75 countries was struck down by a federal judge on Friday, who ruled it was “contrary to law” and outside the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.In January, the State Department paused the issuance of immigrant visas from almost 40% of the world’s nations – including Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Haiti, Somalia and Russia – in a move that it said would prevent the entry of people who would “take welfare and public benefits.”Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Federal District Court in Manhattan took issue with

A Mississippi woman found hanging in a tree was laid to rest this weekend. Here’s the latest

Serena Williams will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to the US Open

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Nevada’s Hawk Fire blamed on human activity, official says, as 90,000 urged to flee

The uncontained Hawk Fire near Reno was human-caused, an incident commander says, as 90,000 residents are urged to evacuate.The fast-growing brush fire had already forced thousands of residents of northwestern Reno from their homes after igniting Saturday afternoon and prompted Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo to declare a state of emergency in Washoe County.The Hawk Fire ballooned to cover about 13,000 acres by Sunday, with no containment reported, according to fire officials.By Sunday afternoon, 42,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders, Shane Akerson, one of three unified incident comman

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Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday at IndyCar race through Washington

President Donald Trump capped celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer of sports and spectacle as drivers sped past the capital's iconic landmarks.IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix zoomed through the National Mall, past the U.S. Capitol, down historic Pennsylvania Avenue and around the National Archives, in the marquee event on Sunday afternoon. The race was expected to draw roughly 200,000 spectators, officials said, and tickets were free. Passes to private trackside clubs sold for $5,000.TRUMP TAKES A LA

China postpones launch of unprecedented water-hunting moon mission amid space race

Iranian women defy efforts by hardliners to enforce wearing of hijab

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Mexican governor, indicted by US on cartel charges, requests leave again amid backlash

Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha, indicted by U.S. federal prosecutors on drug-trafficking, bribery and cartel-protection charges, again requested a leave of absence from office on Saturday, days after defiantly reclaiming his post.Rocha's return was not well received by either the Mexican government or the ruling Morena party, which accused him of prioritizing his personal interests over those of the public.Earlier on Saturday, President Claudia Sheinbaum warned on X that "power without principles becomes arrogance" and "no personal interest can ever be above those of the people or the Nation,"

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Russia likely to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Ukraine war, Zelensky warns

Russia is likely to mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as it tries to complete the capture of a long-coveted region of east Ukraine.In wide-ranging remarks released Sunday, Zelensky said he expected that the Russians would end the year occupying the same amount of Ukrainian territory as at the beginning of the year, despite enormous losses of manpower.“Russia has lost 267,000 personnel since the start of the year, including around 155,000 killed to date,” Zelensky claimed.The figure is impossible to confirm but in line with

Iran security chief threatens neighbors against economic measures, and other Mideast developments

Man leaves tired 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji during family hike

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Paramount and state AGs will head to negotiating table in WBD merger fight

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Kushner, Jeffries discuss ways White House and Democrats can collaborate

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Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz

Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, Iran’s state

Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions

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Stars and Stripes editor just fired by Pentagon speaks to OutFront

The Pentagon has fired the publisher, editor-in-chief and a top reporter of the "Stars and Stripes" military newspaper. Erik Slavin, the editor in chief, tells Erin Burnett he was fired for insubordination after telling CBS News any censorship of news for military service members would be a "red line."

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US plans to pay $850 million of the $5 billion it owes the United Nations

The Trump administration has notified Congress of its plans to pay more than $800 million of the several billion it owes to the United Nations

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Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders amid Hegseth pressure campaign

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Three Colorado River states must take big water cuts as biggest US reservoirs plunge to record lows

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Tariffs raised prices you paid. But most businesses won’t be passing tariffs refunds back to you

Carney: The US 'asked too much, and they offered too little’

Trade talks between Canada and the United States failed at the last minute on Friday night, reigniting the North American trade war, with Ottawa vowing to match Washington’s tariffs.

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls