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Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power

Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military might in the U.S. Senate. A former military lawyer who reached the rank of colonel in the Air Force, the wisecracking Graham was known for his Southern drawl, political flexibility and reliably hawkish stance on foreign policy. He ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 as a determined opponent of Donald Trump, then became one of the new president's staunchest allies.

Israel's election will be held on October 27, coalition head says

Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill

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After a year of tariffs, automakers are still resistant to moving production to the US

Toyota announced last week it would do something other automakers have been reluctant to do – shift some production from Mexico to the United States.The Japanese automaker will soon build half of its best-selling midsize Tacoma pickups at an expanded plant in San Antonio, where it already builds the Tundra full-size pickup and Sequoia SUV. But it will also continue to build Tacomas in Mexico.President Donald Trump heralded the shift to US soil, calling it “a really big deal” and proof of “Tariffs at work!”Toyota didn’t cite tariff policy as the catalyst.“While we are impacted by

Macron warns of resurgent demons of antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus

From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump

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Israeli fire in Gaza kills 6 people, including a little girl, health officials say

Israeli fire in Gaza on Sunday killed at least six Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl, and wounded over a dozen others, according to local health officials. A drone strike on a blacksmith shop in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood killed at least four Palestinians, according to officials at Shifa hospital, where the casualties were taken. The Israeli military acknowledged striking the area, saying it targeted “terrorist infrastructure,” without elaborating. It later said it struck a Hamas weapon production site. Palestinians received an evac

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill six people, including a girl, medics say

Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate, and the November election. Here’s what comes next

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Trump’s DC beautification push navigates troubled waters

At a ceremony in front of the iconic cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, DC, earlier this month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top US officials touted President Donald Trump’s efforts to make the city “safe and beautiful.”But less than two weeks later, the historic park that served as Hegseth’s backdrop has become the latest hurdle President Donald Trump is facing in his mission to give the nation’s capital a facelift, as the water in the 13-basin fountain has turned into a murky, rust-orange hue.The fountain had been devoid of water for seven years before th

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Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center

A Democratic senator on Saturday alleged that whistleblowers have detailed several problems stemming from rushed or improper reconstruction of the Kennedy Center, adding a new layer to the travails of the arts complex as President Donald Trump tried to seize control of it and its name. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island said in a release on Saturday that he had received a whistleblower disclosure from the Government Accountability Project, a nonprofit whistleblower protection group, alleging that “the Center rushed a series of renovations driven by the President�

Lindsey Graham, longtime GOP senator and Trump ally, dies at 71 after sudden illness

A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability

Michigan Democrats are angry at their party. Abdul El-Sayed thinks he knows why

Key Democratic establishment figures believe Abdul El-Sayed will blow the party’s chances of holding onto a critical Senate seat this fall. He is out to prove them wrong — and to show that they misunderstand what voters really crave.Michigan’s August 4 Democratic Senate primary is shaping up to be 2026’s highest stakes showdown between the party’s rising progressive insurgency and an establishment more focused on electability.After state Sen. Mallory McMorrow exited the race on Sunday, the primary is now a head-to-head, pitting El-Sayed, a former public health official backed by Verm

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Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force One

Four New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns surrounding a Qatari-gifted jet serving as the new Air Force One have been subpoenaed by the Justice Department, the news outlet reported early Saturday.The journalists –– Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt –– have been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan on Wednesday, according to The Times, which noted federal agents delivered some of the subpoenas to reporters’ homes.The Times said in its report that it will fight the court order, which is highly unusual and is a d

'Ted Lasso' stars bring World Cup fever to Kansas City as Argentina faces Switzerland

Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race and Democrats announce process to name new nominee

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Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74

Qatar's former emir, who revolutionised Qatar out of its Bedouin background to a regional powerhouse, has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday.Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, before abdicating to his son Sheikh Tamim, the current leader of the gas-rich Gulf country."The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday morning. May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the best reward for what he achieved for his homeland and nation," the Diwan said.Sheikh

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The World Cup’s final four is set. Here’s what you need to know before the final week

We’re going to miss this World Cup when it’s over next week.We were treated to two brilliant quarterfinals yesterday, which saw both England and Argentina advance to the last four at the expense of Norway and Switzerland.For England, it was all about one name: Jude Bellingham. I’ve given up on guessing where the 23-year-old plays, he’s sort of just everywhere on the pitch and he netted twice to inspire his team past Erling Haaland’s Norway.As for Argentina, it has Julián Alvarez to thank after the striker scored an absolute worldie in extra time to help the team through to the semif

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Wimbledon again and move on from French Open meltdown

28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK lawmaker

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Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Yomna EhabWASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz. The strikes were the latest in a cycle of attacks and counter-attacks as Iran seeks to assert control over shipping through the strait. However, the barrage marked an escalation in pace and range. The strikes extended to Qatar, a mediator in ceasefire talks that had not come under attack sinc

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Iran war heats up while US weapon stocks remain depleted, risking military’s ability to fight future wars

Key US weapons stockpiles remain significantly depleted and will come under even more intense pressure if strikes against Iran continue at the current rate, as President Donald Trump reiterated Friday that the ceasefire in the conflict is “over.”The situation with armaments could impact the American military’s ability to fight a potential future war with China or even North Korea, experts told CNN.“If the war continues at the rate it’s been going for the last [five] days … it would reduce stockpiles enough that there would be a new, higher level of risk … with the Indo-Pacific,�

‘We wanted to try something new’: This US family moved to Italy sight unseen nine years ago and never looked back

2 killed in mass shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police say

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Iran reports new attacks on military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz

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This summer ski destination in the Andes isn’t getting enough snow

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Dana Bash presses Netanyahu on ongoing settler violence in West Bank

CNN's Dana Bash presses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on why settler violence in the West Bank hasn't ended.

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28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK lawmaker

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US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit

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Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated

China’s national weather center says Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in the eastern province of Zhejiang and is expected to gradually weaken

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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs agree on 5-year extension that could top $250M, AP source says

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US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials

The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be

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The view from Tehran: Anger and vengeance in the air as Iran buries its longest-serving leader

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Soccer-England's Kane confirms golf outing with Trump, praises president's game

England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the experience as "surreal" and praising the president's game.

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls