25 m. ago The Auctioneer and the Treasury Chief: Billy Long’s Quick Fall at the I.R.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought total control over the I.R.S., an agency where Mr. Long, the new commissioner, had started to put his own mark on the job.

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80 m. ago Syria Violence in March Amounts to War Crimes, U.N. Report Says

An inquiry found that members of the new government’s forces took part in killing Syrian civilians during sectarian fighting in March, but found no evidence that they acted on government orders.

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1 hour ago The Auctioneer and the Treasury Chief: How Billy Long Fell Short at the I.R.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought total control over the I.R.S., an agency where Mr. Long, the new commissioner, had started to put his own mark on the job.

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2 h. ago Reading driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in May crash

Nashason Mutugi, 26, allegedly ran a red light, causing a four-car crash that left another driver dead. The post Reading driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in May crash appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Jennifer Aniston warns of Hollywood safety concerns after man rammed car into her gate

"Friends" star Jennifer Aniston opened up about the necessity of her security team months after a man rammed his vehicle into the gate of her Los Angeles home.

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4 h. ago American accused of faking death, fleeing US found guilty of raping former girlfriend

Nicholas Rossi, who is accused of faking his own death and fleeing the country to avoid sexual assault charges, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree felony rape. He will be sentenced in October.

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4 h. ago Can I Drink Electrolyte Water Every Day? Experts Weigh In (2025)

Electrolyte beverages are all the rage—but should you be consuming them in the first place, and if so, how often? Experts weigh in.

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5 h. ago AI Chatbots can be exploited to extract more personal information, study indicates

AI chatbots that provide human-like interactions are used by millions of people every day, however new research has revealed that they can be easily manipulated to encourage users to reveal even more personal information.

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6 h. ago Zelenskyy’s top aide Andriy Yermak faces criticism and some praise as war with Russia drags on

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, is considered the second most powerful man in Ukraine. He's also a controversial figure who has drawn bipartisan fire in Washington and back home.

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6 h. ago Pier 39 San Francisco – Fisherman’s Wharf on a Bright Sunny California Day (4K)

Pier 39 San Francisco – Fisherman’s Wharf on a Bright Sunny California Day (4K)  MSN

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6 h. ago Taylor Swift reveals she screamed about Chiefs drafting Xavier Worthy after she became football 'obsessed'

Taylor Swift opened up Wednesday on the "New Heights" podcast about how she became obsessed with football and learning the ins and outs about the game.

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7 h. ago MORNING GLORY: President Trump should go far and fast in reforming the DC police

President Trump gains 30-day authority over the DC police force under Home Rule Act, with power to hire and fire department leadership amid public safety and crime concerns.

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7 h. ago Former Capitol Police Chief says crime by ‘gangs of youth’ in DC has spiked, escaped ‘certain neighborhoods’

Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund warned that the homicide rate in the nation's capital is five to six times higher than other major US cities.

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7 h. ago Ahead of World Photography Day, we ask listeners about some of their favorite photos

World Photography Day is coming up on Aug. 19. Morning Edition speaks with listeners about the favorite photos they've taken.

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9 h. ago Failed GOP candidate sentenced to 80 years in connection with shooting spree at Democrat officials' homes

A former Republican candidate was sentenced to 80 years behind bars for orchestrating drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials following his election loss.

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12 h. ago Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's chief of staff resigns after primary election

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's chief of staff resigns after primary election  FOX 13 Seattle

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13 h. ago Police in N.H. looking for man accused of hitting person with his car in road rage incident

The suspect, a white man with a mustache, was driving a blue BMW or a similar vehicle, according to police.  The post Police in N.H. looking for man accused of hitting person with his car in road rage incident appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 h. ago ‘Like something from a movie.' Loose tire hits woman's car, causes deadly crash

‘Like something from a movie.' Loose tire hits woman's car, causes deadly crash  NBC Los Angeles

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14 h. ago Seattle Mayor Bruce Harell’s chief of staff resigns amid tight race with Wilson

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harell’s chief of staff resigns amid tight race with Wilson  MyNorthwest.com

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14 h. ago Alex Marlow’s Lawfare Expose ‘Breaking the Law’ Lands on New York Times Best Sellers List

Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow’s investigative blockbuster "Breaking the Law: Exposing the Weaponization of America's Legal System Against Donald Trump," which was hailed by President Trump as a "must read" book, landed on the New York Times Best Sellers list the first week following its release. The post Alex Marlow’s Lawfare Exposé ‘Breaking the Law’ Lands on New York Times Best Sellers List appeared first on Breitbart.

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