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Military academy leaders, lawmakers clash over 'woke' policies

When the Supreme Court ruled last month that racial preferences in admissions at U.S. colleges and universities was unconstitutional, the justices carved out a sole exception for the nation's military academies.

Republican millennial's faith-based presidential run mixes Hindu and Judeo-Christian values

Vivek Ramaswamy is running to be the nation's first Hindu president and he's running in a Republican Party steeped in -- and demanding a return to -- Judeo-Christian values.

Alabama Police Unable to Verify Carlee Russell’s Report of a Wandering Child

The police said Carlee Russell, 25, had searched online for information about Amber Alerts before she called 911 on Thursday to report a toddler walking along an interstate in Hoover, Ala.

A gunman has killed 2 people before dying as New Zealand prepares to host FIFA Women's World Cup games, authorities say

A gunman has killed 2 people before dying as New Zealand prepares to host FIFA Women's World Cup games, authorities say

Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina badly damaged by tornado, company says

A tornado heavily damaged a major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina on Wednesday, the latest in a string of extreme weather events plaguing the U.S. on a day when floods deluged communities in Kentucky and scorching heat smothered Phoenix and Miami.

Suspect arrested in 1986 murder after he crossed the border to celebrate birthday

The suspect is accused of killing Barbara Villarreal, who was found dead on Nov. 7, 1986, in Garland, about 20 miles from Dallas.

4 members of a Florida family are convicted of selling a fake COVID-19 cure through online church

Four members of a Florida family have been convicted of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a fake COVID-19 cure through their online church

Around the world

U.S. Indo-Pacific commander says Chinese invasion of Taiwan would fail

Amid growing threats by China to attack Taiwan, the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said on Tuesday he is confident U.S. forces could prevent a military takeover of the island state.

Former intelligence chief sentenced to prison for deporting Turkish teachers, doctor secretly

The former intelligence chief of Kosovo has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating the secret deportation of five Turkish teachers and a doctor to Turkey.

Prigozhin appears publicly for first time since mutiny, suggests mercenaries won't fight in Ukraine

Wagner Group mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin appears in a video speaking to his troops as they arrive in Belarus, the first public image of him since his short-lived mutiny.

Israeli president addresses Congress, emphasizing strength of U.S. ties

Israeli President Isaac Herzog sought to reassure lawmakers about the state of Israel's democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship.

Legacy of Boris Johnson Looms Over By-election to Replace Him

The vote to pick a new member of Parliament in the ex-prime minister’s once-reliably Conservative district is just one of three by-elections on Thursday that will give a snapshot of Britain’s mood.

North Korea Detains a U.S. Soldier: What to Know

The soldier, Pvt. Travis T. King, was supposed to be on a plane to the United States, but instead he joined a group tour of the DMZ. Then he bolted for the border.

North Korea fires 2 short-range missiles into the sea as US docks nuclear submarine in South Korea

North Korea has fired two short-range missiles into the sea in what appeared to be a statement of defiance as the U.S.

Technology

U.S. sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures

The U.S. is sending additional fighter jets and a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.

Microsoft, Activision extend $75B deal deadline to secure UK approval

The amended deal also increased the fee that the Windows maker owes Activision in case either side scraps the takeover - to $3.5 billion from $3 billion if it does not close by Aug. 29, and to $4.5 billion after Sept. 15.

I got scammed by this UPS fake check scheme

Receiving a check from UPS in the mail is a certified scam that one should be aware of. Once hackers steal UPS account information, one is easily targeted.

Actors and studios fight over control of performers' digital replicas

"It's now cheaper to have the computer generate the extra," one noted Hollywood director said of concerns that tech can replace actors.

Biden Administration Unveils Tougher Guidelines on Mergers

The proposed road map for regulatory reviews, last updated in 2020, includes a focus on tech platforms for the first time.

Threads takes on Twitter. Should you join?

Threads might have launched at just the right time. Many Twitter users have been unhappy at recent changes new owner Elon Musk has made, and while there has been a parade of alternatives, none of them have taken off in a big way.

Bill that would allow French police to locate suspects by tapping their devices is up for a vote

French lawmakers plan to vote Tuesday on a sweeping justice reform bill that includes a provision for allowing law enforcement agents to remotely tap into the cameras, microphones and location services of phones and other internet-connected devices used by some criminal suspects.

Sports News

ACL Injuries Are Hurting Women’s Soccer

The World Cup is missing some of the sport’s biggest stars because of a knee injury epidemic. No one can say for sure why it’s happening, or how to fix it.

Some LIV Golf players at the British Open in danger of making their last appearance in a major

With the future of LIV Golf still uncertain, Joaquin Niemann was among players who arrived for the British Open facing the prospect of no more majors in his immediate future.

WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner removed from wrestling convention again over alleged transphobic remarks

WrestleCon announced it has rescinded an invitation to WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner to appear at its event over a lack of an apology for remarks he allegedly made toward a transgender female wrestler.

Newspaper fires writer, makes corrections to story about alleged sexual abuse by Georgia football players

The author of a piece that investigated Georgia's treatment of football players linked to sexual abuse allegations has been terminated by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Column: Former Northwestern players speak up about a ‘rampant’ hazing culture that has tarnished the university

Four former Northwestern football players discussed the alleged abuse they experienced while playing for the Wildcats.

At least 15 former Northwestern athletes to file suit in hazing scandal, attorney says

At least 15 former Northwestern University athletes plan to file a lawsuit over a hazing scandal, prominent civil rights lawyer Ben Crump says.

There’s a British Open Winner Coaching High School Golf in Ohio

Ben Curtis was an international sensation after he won a major tournament on his first try. He is thrilled to have a quieter life now.

Politics News

I.R.S. Whistle-Blowers Allege Political Bias in Hunter Biden Investigation

Two veteran investigators spent several hours detailing to a House committee the ways in which they believed President Biden’s son received preferential treatment.

Republicans Shrug at Latest Possible Trump Indictment

News of a possible indictment related to Jan. 6 brought a muddled response from some of Donald Trump’s 2024 rivals, and familiar attacks on President Biden from his allies in Congress.

Over 40% of migrants released under blocked Biden policy failed to check in with ICE within allotted time

Over 40% of migrants paroled into the U.S. with conditions failed to meet one of the conditions imposed on them within 60 days, according to a new court filing.

White House condemns Texas over ‘atrocious’ floating razor wire barriers at Southern border

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre condemned Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over new barriers he installed in rivers near Eagle Pass, Texas.

House Homeland GOP report accuses Mayorkas of ‘intentional’ dereliction of duty over border crisis

House Homeland Security Committee Republicans issued on Wednesday a highly critical report into the conduct of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Hunter Biden IRS whistleblower says he "felt handcuffed" during probe

An IRS whistleblower in the Hunter Biden investigation told CBS News he was blocked from pursuing leads that he thought might implicate Joe Biden. He testifies at a House hearing Wednesday.

IRS whistleblower says he "felt handcuffed" during Hunter Biden investigation

One of two Internal Revenue Service whistleblowers who were involved in the Hunter Biden investigation told CBS News Wednesday that he "felt handcuffed" during the five-year probe that resulted in misdemeanor tax charges. Catherine Herridge has more.