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2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East

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Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban: safer streets but pleas for jobs and education

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Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties rise

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US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says

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France and England battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips Europe

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FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan

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Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches

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Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment

Christians are less than 2% of Israel's population and are facing increased harassment as regional conflicts persist.

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The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be

Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history. While we often think of it as universal, timekeeping has been shaped by politics, religion, and economics.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage beats Count Binface in widely mocked British election

Nigel Farage has beaten trash-can wearing comic candidate Count Binface in a widely mocked special election.

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Another bullpen meltdown leaves Dodgers manager Dave Roberts infuriated and Edwin Diaz frustrated

Edwin Diaz is out of explanations and manager Dave Roberts is almost out of patience after the latest untimely meltdown by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ problematic bullpen.

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World War II Memorial in Washington vandalized with bubbles and graffiti

The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has been vandalized, with bubbles filling a fountain and “Clean hands dirty $” written in red paint.

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National Code Talker Day to bring 101-year-old veteran to Phoenix

Navajo Code Talkers are being honored in a longstanding national day of recognition. Thomas H.

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Asian shares mostly fall and US futures are little changed after US inflation data improves

Shares are mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures are little changed after U.S. inflation data showed an improvement in July. U.S. stocks rose to a record.

Summer McIntosh storms to Pan Pacs 400 IM title, rebounding from 200 free runner-up finish

Summer McIntosh led all the way in winning the 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific Championships. She set a championship record time of 4 minutes, 28.

No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals

Top overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his first Raiders preseason game on Thursday night. The Arizona Cardinals beat Las Vegas 27-14.

Heavy rain causes flooding near Tokyo that kills 4 and strands travelers

Record-breaking rainfall that pounded cities east of Tokyo overnight has flooded roads and dozens of homes, stranded thousands of people, caused power outages and left at leas

Kyle Schwarber can't wait to watch 'Field of Dreams' with his kids. Dad hit a pair of homers there

Kyle Schwarber grew up in Middletown, Ohio, played college ball at Indiana and spent his first six major league seasons with the Chicago Cubs.

Trump set to highlight violent crime reduction during a visit to New York police academy

President Donald Trump plans to highlight his record on crime and safety during a visit to a New York police academy on Friday.

Iowa Republican Zach Lahn confronts curiosity, and concerns, in outsider bid for governor

Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for Iowa governor, says he's bringing a different message to Iowans.