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Grim end to Afghanistan war: No 'mission accomplished' or 'moment of celebration,' White House says

Grim end to Afghanistan war: No 'mission accomplished' or 'moment of celebration,' White House says President Biden won't be taking any victory lap on the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, and instead the White House offered a sober reality that America's longest war just can't be won militarily. 

White House silent on if it's confident Biden's beleaguered ATF nominee will be confirmed by Senate

White House silent on if it's confident Biden's beleaguered ATF nominee will be confirmed by Senate President Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is in hot water as the White House has yet to say if the administration is confident he will be confirmed.

Group that helps elect GOP state attorneys general sets fundraising record

Group that helps elect GOP state attorneys general sets fundraising record The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), the group that works to elect GOP state attorneys general, reports that it brought in more than $5.3 million in the April-June second quarter of fundraising.

Opera singer gives birth in moving car while husband drives

Opera singer gives birth in moving car while husband drives Emily Geller Hardman, 35, gave birth to her baby girl in the backseat of a car while her husband was driving.

Army vet slams Twitter for flagging July 4 post

Army vet slams Twitter for flagging July 4 post Fox News contributor Joe Concha sounded off on the social media giant for censorship after adding a 'sensitive content' warning to Army veteran and Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown's 4th of July tweet.

Shirtless California man arrested after setting fire to cross atop church, jumping rooftops

Shirtless California man arrested after setting fire to cross atop church, jumping rooftops A half-clothed California man was arrested Wednesday after he climbed atop a church bell tower to set fire to a cross and proceeded to jump rooftops and rappel buildings as authorities gave chase.

Teachers union says Republicans are bullying teachers over CRT

Teachers union says Republicans are bullying teachers over CRT Rep. Nancy Mace R-SC., blasts critical race theory, rips school boards for cancel culture

Rep. Mace: CRT is 'Marxist ideology being shoved down the throats of American children'

Rep. Mace: CRT is 'Marxist ideology being shoved down the throats of American children' Rep. Nancy Mace R-SC., sounds off on CRT, second-largest teachers union accusing GOP of bullying teachers over the curriculum

Missing Burmese python that escaped Louisiana mall is found

Missing Burmese python that escaped Louisiana mall is found A snake that went missing from the Mall of Louisiana's Blue Zoo Aquarium was found early Thursday morning.

Will Surgery Slow Down (or Speed Up) a Pope Who’s in a Hurry?

By BY JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/3xwelJg

Michael Avenatti Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Nike Extortion Case

By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3dY9IzD

Italians Pay Last Respects to TV Diva Who Was ‘One of Us’

By BY ELISABETTA POVOLEDO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2TPiA3U

As the authorities seek the killers, some Haitians are taking matters into their own hands.

By BY CATHERINE PORTER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3dUe8rd

The Scripps National Spelling Bee finals have returned.

By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TGN5Jn

A Leonardo da Vinci the Size of a Post-it Sells for $12.2 Million

By BY SCOTT REYBURN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3dXmnTM

Tips for Flying With Kids This Summer

By BY JANET MANLEY from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/3hrBp6d

109 Mayors, All Men. When Will New York Elect a Woman?

By BY EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3wq4gMr

Rachmawati Sukarnoputri, 70, Sibling Rival in Indonesia Politics, Dies

By BY SETH MYDANS from NYT World https://ift.tt/3hOFU9R

Tomashi Jackson Harvests Histories From the Land of Plenty

By Unknown Author from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/36nRlAg

Four States Start Inquiries Into Recurring Donation Tactics of Both Parties

By BY SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hSCmDo

5-year-old undergoes lifesaving surgery to remove massive growth on face, neck

5-year-old undergoes lifesaving surgery to remove massive growth on face, neck A 5-year-old from Ethiopia who underwent a 12-hour surgery in New York last month is breathing easier after doctors removed a life-threatening growth from her face and neck.