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Bond Set at $3M for Suspect in Canton Double Homicide
A Canton judge set a $3 million bond for Darrell Washington, who is charged with aggravated murder and arson in the deaths of two women found in an apartment.
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World Athletics Chief Sebastian Coe Draws Line on Political Interference and Russian Sanctions
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe emphasizes sporting autonomy, defending the ban on Russian athletes and urging political neutrality in global competition.
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White House Signals Delay in Appointing New Press Secretary
President Trump will delay naming a permanent press secretary after Karoline Leavitt’s departure, opting for a rotating panel of officials until midterms.
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Trump Presses Senate on Permanent Daylight Saving Time as Clock Change Approaches
President Donald Trump is demanding Senate Republicans pass the Sunshine Protection Act after the House approved year-round Daylight Saving Time in a 308-117 vote.
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Federal Fraud Prosecution Hits Lawrence City Hall as Mayor Brian DePeña Faces Arrest
Federal agents arrested Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña over allegations of diverting $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief loans into campaign funds and personal debts.
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Jacinta Allan to exit Victorian politics at November election
Former Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will not recontest her Bendigo East seat in November, marking the end of a 27-year parliamentary career.
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Former CFMEU Leader John Setka Charged Again by Taskforce Hawk
John Setka faces new charges for allegedly threatening CFMEU administrators, marking his third arrest by Victoria Police’s Taskforce Hawk since 2025.
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Former Prison Guard Faces Additional Federal Child Pornography Charge
Former federal prison guard Christopher Michael Alsup faces a new child pornography charge as he awaits an August 25 trial on multiple serious offenses.
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Two Arrested in Williamson County Following Methamphetamine Distribution Probe
Following a narcotics probe, Michael W. Whitworth and Devon L. Switzer face Class 1 felony charges for methamphetamine distribution in Williamson County.
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Marco Rubio Faces Backlash Over Citizenship Claims Amid Trump Administration’s ‘Gold Card’ Program
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was challenged on social media for claiming citizenship is not for sale while the administration runs its paid residency program.
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Kennedy Center Board Votes to Defy Federal Court, Restore Trump’s Name, and Shut Down for Two Years
The Kennedy Center board has voted to restore Donald Trump’s name to the facade and close the venue for two years, escalating a high-stakes legal battle.
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Osun State Election Tensions Rise Following Arrests and Violence
Political volatility in Osun State has spiked as security forces arrest an APC candidate for firearm possession amid reports of targeted political killings.
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Trump Holds Off on Permanent Press Secretary Appointment Following Leavitt Departure
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down this month, with President Trump signaling no rush to name a permanent successor until after the midterms.
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White House Press Office Contenders Surface Following Karoline Leavitt’s Announced Exit
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s decision to step down has triggered intense speculation over potential successors, including trusted aide Natalie Harp.

