Isaias becomes first hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season, threatens northern Gulf Coast. See maps, forecast path.
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Texas takes center stage in the midterms as Democrats see a chance to win big
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Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection
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Man arrested in foiled ISIS-inspired mass shooting plot at Mall of America, US authorities say
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Cornell gang-rape accuser was ‘misled’ about criminal investigation, her lawyer says
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University of Arizona suspends fraternity activities as reports of misconduct persist
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Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians live in devastated Gaza
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Christa Pike survived her execution. A 1947 case could shape what comes next.
With the astonishing news that Christa Pike is conscious, talking and making a “medically unprecedented” recovery following her botched execution, Tennessee
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Trump doesn’t commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads
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Tropical Depression Nine forms in the Atlantic on track to be first dangerous hurricane of the season
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