Latino Civil Rights Group Demands Inquiry Into Texas Voter Fraud Raids
August 26, 2024
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Latino Civil Rights Group Demands Inquiry Into Texas Voter Fraud Raids

The organization said many of those targeted by the raids, conducted by a unit created by the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, were Democratic leaders and election volunteers.…

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Iceland Ice Wall Collapse: 1 Tourist Is Dead and 2 Are Trapped
August 26, 2024
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Iceland Ice Wall Collapse: 1 Tourist Is Dead and 2 Are Trapped

The tourists were part of a group exploring a glacier in southeastern Iceland when an ice canyon wall collapsed. A fourth tourist was rescued, officials said. Source link

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Colorado Republicans Vote Out Party Chair Following Anti-Gay Posts
August 26, 2024
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Colorado Republicans Vote Out Party Chair Following Anti-Gay Posts

State Republicans accused Dave Williams, who was ousted in a landslide vote, of dividing the party with “hateful narratives,” most recently against the L.G.B.T.Q. community. Source link

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Ventura County plane crash leaves pilot with critical injuries
August 26, 2024
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Ventura County plane crash leaves pilot with critical injuries

A man in his mid-20s who was piloting a single-engine airplane was airlifted to a trauma center with critical injuries after a fiery crash in Ventura County, authorities…

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After Attacks, Israel and Hezbollah Swiftly Move to Talk of Containment
August 26, 2024
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After Attacks, Israel and Hezbollah Swiftly Move to Talk of Containment

Hezbollah’s long-dreaded retaliation for the killing of a senior commander appeared to be over before it began. But analysts said tensions could yet escalate further. Source link

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On Hawaii’s Big Island, Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain but No Major Damage
August 25, 2024
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On Hawaii’s Big Island, Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain but No Major Damage

About 15,000 customers were without power on early Sunday, but neither the winds nor the flooding from the storm were dramatic. Source link

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How the Latest Israel-Hezbollah Strikes Unfolded
August 25, 2024
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How the Latest Israel-Hezbollah Strikes Unfolded

Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah carried out some of their heaviest cross-border attacks in months on Sunday morning. Source link

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Evacuation orders issued for brush fire in Riverside County
August 25, 2024
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Evacuation orders issued for brush fire in Riverside County

A brush fire in Riverside County prompted evacuations Sunday afternoon, officials said. The Tenaja fire started at 11:48 a.m. near the Tenaja Truck Trail in the Cleveland National…

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In a Region on Edge, Israel and Hezbollah Launch Major Attacks on Each Other
August 25, 2024
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In a Region on Edge, Israel and Hezbollah Launch Major Attacks on Each Other

The escalating strikes across the Israel-Lebanon border fueled fears of a bigger conflagration, but both sides signaled that they were de-escalating, for now. Source link

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Telegram Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint After Reports of Founder’s Arrest
August 25, 2024
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Telegram Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint After Reports of Founder’s Arrest

Pavel Durov, the founder of the app, which has more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by the French authorities, the French news media reported. Source…

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