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Iranian Military Official Hints Strike on Israel May Be Delayed
The comments from an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps leader suggested that a widely feared regional conflict might be averted, at least for the moment.
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What I Want a University President to Say About Campus Protests
A community of learners is guided by the spirit of inquiry.
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Democrats Don’t Think They Have This Election Won
The Democratic Party has bridged huge divides since 2020. Can it win?
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Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce From Ben Affleck
The A-list couple, who married in 2022, had attempted to rekindle their romance after close to two decades.
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How Section 230 Is Being Used Against Tech Giants Like Meta
A Massachusetts professor has filed a lawsuit against Meta using a novel interpretation of Section 230, a law known primarily for shielding social media companies from liability.
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Judge Blocks F.T.C.’s Noncompete Rule
The Federal Trade Commission was deemed to lack the authority to bar companies from restricting their employees’ ability to go to work for rivals.
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Eflin (shoulder) fifth Orioles starter to land on IL
The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, taking another pitcher out of their depleted rotation.
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Beniers secures seven-year extension from Kraken
The Seattle Kraken signed forward Matty Beniers, 21, the franchise's first-ever draft pick, taken No. 2 overall in 2021, to a seven-year extension on Tuesday worth just under $50 million that locks in a cornerstone piece of the franchise's future.
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
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Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Tue Aug 20 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
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Forecaster Bucci
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Woman Lost for 4 Days in Colorado Mountains Is Rescued
Gina Chase went camping with an organization that recommended participants fast and discouraged cellphones during a spiritual retreat, the authorities said.
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Myron E. Ullman III, Executive Who Remade Macy’s and J.C. Penney, Dies at 77
As a leader behind many of the world’s best-known brands, he exuded operational know-how. He also displayed a rare humility, which helped drive his success.
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Final Report on Maine Shootings Criticizes Gunman’s Army Supervisors
The report found that both local law enforcement and the Army Reserve failed to act on evidence that the gunman was dangerous before the shootings.
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Eating Meat Is Linked With Type 2 Diabetes, New Studies Suggest
The research builds on previous findings connecting red and processed meats with Type 2 diabetes.
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Williams re-signs with Storm after Olympic silver
Gabby Williams, who averaged 15.5 points while leading France to the silver medal at the Olympics, has re-signed with the WNBA's Storm for the rest of the season.
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UConn tops field as Maui Invitational returns home
Two-time defending national champ UConn highlights the field for the Maui Invitational, which returns to the island after wildfires forced a move to Honolulu in '23.
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What Time Is Obama Speaking Tonight? See the Lineup for DNC Night 2
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are the headline speakers on Tuesday.
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U.S. Push for Gaza Cease-Fire Falls Short on Key Points, Officials Say
Israeli and Hamas officials have downplayed the idea that a deal could be imminent, saying that mediators’ efforts have not resolved major disputes.
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Waterspout Was Seen When the Bayesian Yacht Sank in Sicily. What Is It?
Witnesses reported seeing the tornado-like phenomenon hit the Bayesian, a sailing yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday.
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Beyond Restoring Roe: Democrats See Moment to ‘Reimagine’ Abortion Rights
The spotlight at the convention is a dramatic shift from just four years ago, another sign of how radically the politics of abortion have changed, and how much the party is relying on the issue to rally voters.
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In Chicago, Obama Aims to Resurrect a Movement
Also, Biden approved a secret new nuclear strategy. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
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