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Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections -- Crude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement.

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Obama throws support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid -- Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign, as Obama steps up his involvement in key races ahead of the midterms.

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Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with rain, flooding. See its path. Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, has strengthened into a Category 2 storm as it takes aim at the Gulf Coast from Mississippi to the Florida Panhandle. 1h ago

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Fort Hood shooter's execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the public will be able to watch the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the ex-Army major who was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009.

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ICE agent shoots man in New York City's Marble Hill, authorities say -- A man was hospitalized after being shot by an ICE agent in New York City's Marble Hill neighborhood, according to the DHS and city officials.

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Guilfoyle associate says when she asked him for $100K, it was "quid pro quo" -- White House officials were told that text messages between Kimberly Guilfoyle and Eric Deters were real, sources told CBS News.

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El-Sayed and Rogers toss insults in Michigan Senate debate -- In Thursday's Michigan Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers sparred over the Iran war and cost-of-living issues - and flung insults across the stage in nearly every exchange.

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Arizona congressional candidate reports rape while repairing campaign signs -- Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia, who is running to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional District, has filed a police report about the August incident.

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What lies ahead for kids at center of California surrogacy investigation? -- Guojun Xuan and Silivia Zhang were arrested on child abuse charges more than a year after 21 children were removed from their care.

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USS Lincoln docks in San Diego, returning home for first time in 321 days -- The USS Abraham Lincoln and its more than 4,500 sailors returned home to San Diego on Thursday for the first time in 321 days.

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Curtis Flowers, wrongfully convicted man once on death row, dies at 56 -- One of Curtis Flowers' attorneys called his case "unprecedented in the history of the American legal system."

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DOJ trying to indict former White House aide who testified about Jan. 6 -- Hutchinson, a former aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, drew the ire of Trump's base when she testified in 2022 before the House Jan. 6 committee about Trump's actions that day.

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FlyDubai co-pilot bashed women in thousands of "manosphere" X posts -- Social media posts show the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of a hijack attempt spent a year bashing women with "manosphere" rhetoric.

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Family of dead teen who was struck by deputy's car demands answers -- Persephone Berger, 16, was pronounced dead after a deputy who was responding to a call about an unresponsive person lying in the road hit her with his vehicle.

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Experts say campus data undercounts sexual assaults -- Sexual assaults are reported thousands of times a year on the biggest university campuses in the U.S., data shows. Experts say the data undercounts the number of incidents.

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Trump announces tornado aid for Menasha after CBS News report -- President Trump announced nearly $18 million in federal disaster aid for Wisconsin one day after CBS News reported on residents still waiting for aid following a devastating tornado.

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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Chipotle shares jump after report that Starbucks has explored a takeover -- A move by Starbucks to buy the fast-casual Mexican chain would combine two of the most recognizable restaurant brands.

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NFL urges Supreme Court to decide who should regulate prediction markets -- In a legal brief, the NFL expressed support for prior court rulings favoring state authority to oversee prediction markets.

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Google unveils Gemini AI agent to handle workplace tasks -- The Gemini agent can write and run code, integrate into apps like Gmail, and help workers knock out everyday workplace tasks, Google said.

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These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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Trump aide's daughter pictured with pro-Russia politician

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Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?

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Stephen Miller spoke at FBI training on domestic terrorism, sources say

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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait

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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.

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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names

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America Will Regret Withdrawing from Iraq

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I Questioned Transgender Ideology. Now I'm Facing Prison in France.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Cornell 7 Lawsuit Served the Wrong Person. Now He's the Target of an Internet Mob.

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Judge presses Justice Department on justifications for White House media ban

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Man whose daughter was killed presses DOJ, Graham on bill aimed at "career felons"

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Rubio calls for "unapologetic pursuit of national power" in Acropolis speech

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Protesters ejected from raucous Trump rally in Texas

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