Health Ministry Claims 40k Palestinians Dead
Published: Thu, 08/15/24
Updated: Fri, 08/16/24
Gaza's cemeteries are overwhelmed as the death toll from the war is reported to have topped 40,000, forcing makeshift burials, while Israeli strikes…
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Ilhan Omar Wins Primary in Minnesota
Published: Wed, 08/14/24
Updated: Mon, 08/19/24
Rep. Ilhan Omar secured a victory in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th District, defeating Don Samuels and solidifying her path to likely…
Trump, Musk Interview Marred by Glitches
Published: Tue, 08/13/24
Updated: Fri, 08/16/24
Elon Musk's interview with Trump on X was delayed by glitches Musk blamed on a possible denial-of-service attack, drawing skepticism and comparisons…
USA Wins Olympic Total Medal Count
Published: Mon, 08/12/24
Updated: Sat, 08/17/24
The U.S. topped the Paris 2024 Olympics with 126 total medals, including 40 gold, tying China for the most golds but winning the overall count with…
USA Men's Basketball Wins 5th Straight Gold
Published: Sun, 08/11/24
Updated: Sun, 08/11/24
The US consistently cashed in French turnovers and misses into fast-break points, and Curry scored a team-high 24 points in a 98-87 American win in…
61 Killed in Brazilian Plane Crash
Published: Sat, 08/10/24
Updated: Sun, 08/11/24
A plane has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, killing all 61 people on board. Footage circulating on social media shows a plane descending…
Bodycam Shows Pre-Assassination
Published: Fri, 08/09/24
Updated: Mon, 08/12/24
New bodycam footage reveals the tense moment a police officer spotted the would-be assassin just before the Trump rally shooting, a missed warning to…
Taylor Terror Threat
Published: Thu, 08/08/24
Updated: Mon, 08/12/24
Taylor Swift canceled three Eras Tour concerts in Vienna after authorities thwarted an ISIS-linked terrorist plot targeting her performances, leading…
Harris and Walz Take the Stage
Published: Wed, 08/07/24
Updated: Mon, 08/12/24
The Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket debuted to an enthusiastic crowd in Philadelphia, marking the start of their 2024 presidential campaign with strong…
Harris Declared Democratic Candidate
Published: Tue, 08/06/24
Updated: Sat, 08/10/24
The Vice President secured the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket, after rapidly…