| What Is Fauci Being Accused of and Why Is He Being Held in Contempt?
- The case is unique, legal scholars say, because of the tension between the Fifth Amendment and the reach of a presidential pardon. The potential consequences could be grave.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:30:21 +0000
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| Houthi Strikes on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War
- The Iran-backed militia said they had targeted the armed forces in two resource-rich provinces, as escalating violence in Yemen imperils a fragile truce.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:29:46 +0000
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| Under Hegseth, Women’s Share of Top Military Promotions Plunged This Year
- The percentage of high-ranking officer nominations going to women is currently at its lowest level in over two decades.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:16:54 +0000
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| Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress
- Dr. Anthony Fauci had refused to answer questions at a hearing last week, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Republicans argued he wasn’t entitled to that protection because he had a presidential pardon.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:08:57 +0000
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| Bros and Their Foes
- Democrats and Republicans are both playing with fire.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:05:19 +0000
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| Israeli Settler Charged in Death of Activist Awdah Hathaleen
- The indictment was a rare case in which the Israeli authorities pressed charges against an Israeli in the killing of a Palestinian.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:59:25 +0000
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| El Nino Might Mean More Storms Near California Than the Atlantic Coast
- It hasn’t been that long since Hurricane Hilary made a run at Southern California. Could this year see a repeat?
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:48:19 +0000
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| Sydney Towle, Who Chronicled Her Cancer on TikTok, Dies at 26
- For an audience that grew to more than a million followers, she challenged assumptions about how people with serious illnesses should look and live.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:37:07 +0000
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| Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe
- The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:32:53 +0000
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| A Growing Problem in Fighting Wildfires: Drones
- Aircraft violating restrictions have disrupted firefighting efforts in Spokane County, Wash., this week, officials said.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:25:10 +0000
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| Scott Galloway: America Abandoned Its ‘Unremarkable’ Young Men
- And what society can do to help a struggling generation.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:57:22 +0000
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| Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left
- One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:55:02 +0000
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| Insults, Expletives and Fat-Shaming: Vance Trolls Critics on the Right and Left
- The vice president has dispensed with the decorum and restraint of his predecessors to directly take on opponents and journalists on social media with sometimes profane and often personal jabs.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:43:44 +0000
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| Alcohol. Manliness. Flushable Wipes. Since When Are These ‘Scams’?
- Americans have been taken with scams for years. Now, the word is being used for any system that ends with somebody profiting at their expense.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:18:56 +0000
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| Wars, Wildfires and Migrants Leave Europe Straining for Control
- A brutal summer has exposed how much pressure European countries are under from forces largely out of their grip: war in Iran and Ukraine, record heat and more.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:18:35 +0000
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| Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?
- Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:12:13 +0000
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| Amid Intensifying Russian Strikes, Ukraine’s Pleas for Air Defenses Are Falling Flat
- Western allies are more hesitant to give up interceptor missiles they may need for their own defense as war rages on multiple fronts.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:47:39 +0000
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| A Trans Woman Pulled a Gun and Started a ‘Stand Your Ground’ Debate
- Gun-friendly Wyoming has a “stand your ground” statute that allows people to use force to defend themselves. So why is a trans woman being prosecuted after being shoved to the ground?
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:07:24 +0000
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| Incident at Texas School Underscores Concerns About Police Officers on Campuses
- The incident, one of thousands of times that school officers in Texas have used physical force in recent years, underscores long-held concerns about policing in schools.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:10:56 +0000
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| In Texas’ Most Eligible Senate Race, It’s Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be
- Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-stakes campaigns.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:01:53 +0000
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