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September 1, 2026
Shooting at Tucson Gay Bar That Killed 2 Investigated as Hate Crime
Two men were fatally shot in the bar’s parking lot early Monday morning. The suspected gunman, who also died, was carrying a list of other L.G.B.T.Q.-friendly businesses, the police said.
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August 26, 2026
Meet Dean Roy, the 15-Year-Old Running for Vermont Governor and Ready for ‘Impact’
Dean Roy, 15, will appear on the ballot in November as a third-party candidate. He said his generation’s concerns, like affordability and climate change, have been ignored for too long.
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August 18, 2026
Former Mother-in-Law Describes Lindsay Clancy’s Mental Health Struggle in Murder Trial
Ms. Clancy, who is on trial for murder in the deaths of her three children, tried to find treatment for her deteriorating condition, her ex-husband’s mother testified.
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August 15, 2026
The Last Hurricane to Hit Hawaii Became a Movie Star
Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai, causing at least seven deaths and $1.8 billion in damage. It also got a cameo in a Spielberg movie.
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August 15, 2026
An Island Used to Storms Readies for One of the Strongest in Decades
Storms regularly sweep across Hawaii, but actual hurricanes are rare. As Lala approached, propane, ice and Oreos were among the priorities.
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August 8, 2026
Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana
Vibrio vulnificus, which thrives in warm, brackish water, has also killed two people in Florida this year.
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August 5, 2026
What One Witness Saw Before a Spokane Wildfire Started
A resident of Spokane County, Wash., said he noticed a man acting suspiciously and called 911 after seeing smoke. The police later arrested a suspect tied to one of the wildfires in the area.
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August 2, 2026
More Than a Dozen Wildfires Burn in Washington State, Forcing Evacuations
The Old Trails fire near Spokane had grown to about 3,500 acres by Sunday morning, propelled by strong wind gusts and high temperatures.
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August 1, 2026
Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga
President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public.
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July 29, 2026
Teenage Lifeguard Fights Intense Waves to Bring Boy to Safety
A lifeguard with a relentless grip on a young boy brought him to safety amid enormous waves that ripped across a Santa Cruz beach over the weekend.
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July 26, 2026
A 2-Year-Old’s Drowning and a Fight Over the Line Between Life and Death
A Texas family sued to stop a hospital from testing whether their child was brain-dead. Opposition to the test has been gaining support from anti-abortion activists.
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July 25, 2026
Military Families Express Outrage After Pentagon Lowers Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War
The change in the number to 14 from 18 this week has prompted scrutiny over the Defense Department’s accounting and reporting practices.
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July 18, 2026
Mike Lindell Not Registered to Vote in Minnesota, Where He is Running for Governor
President Trump endorsed Mike Lindell, a leader of the election denial movement, for Minnesota governor this week.
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July 18, 2026
ICE Agent Defended Shooting of Immigrant in Maine, Ex-Wife Says
The agent, whose identity has not been confirmed by officials, has a history of abusive and frightening behavior, according to a former wife and others who knew him.
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July 12, 2026
Black Hawk Helicopters Rescue Hundreds From Summer Camp During Floods
The National Guard evacuated campers after flooding in Missouri that reminded some families of the devastating floods at Camp Mystic in central Texas last year.
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July 10, 2026
Witnesses of ICE Killing in Houston Dispute the Official Account
The agency said a Mexican immigrant driving a van tried to ram agents before they shot him dead. A lawyer for three passengers said that was untrue.
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July 8, 2026
Three More People Charged With Damaging Reflecting Pool
The three individuals face misdemeanor charges of causing damage worth less than $1,000. Experts have said that the problems could have been caused by the pool’s makeover.
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June 29, 2026
‘No One’s Coming to Save Us but Us’: Gen Z Runs for Office
Melat Kiros’s challenge Tuesday to Representative Diana DeGette, who was elected the year before Ms. Kiros was born, is the latest Gen Z test in a year defined by generational upheaval.
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June 22, 2026
The Dispute Over Events for America’s 250th Birthday, Explained
Two national groups, including one backed by President Trump, have planned an array of activities to celebrate the country’s semiquincentennial. States are also hosting many events.
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June 22, 2026
What We Know About the Los Angeles Warehouse Fire
Smoke spread across Los Angeles on Sunday, but the Fire Department said it was making progress in extinguishing the fire at the cold-storage warehouse. State and local officials have declared an em...
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June 16, 2026
Claiming an Antifa Plot, U.S. Charges 15 in Minneapolis With Conspiracy
The 94-page conspiracy indictment was filed as federal prosecutors in Minnesota had trouble sustaining many criminal cases filed against Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters.
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June 6, 2026
YouTuber and Wife Ended Pregnancy After Down Syndrome Diagnosis. They Got Death Threats.
After Jesse Ridgway, a popular YouTuber, and his wife, Ashley, revealed the news, death threats followed.
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