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Grim trend hits Senate as members flee for governors' mansions

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MLB names first woman to umpire a regular-season major league game

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Senate Democrats' top remaining targets for the 2026 midterms

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Aug 6, 2025 - Economy

Trump plans 100% tariff on semiconductors, with big exemption

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Aug 6, 2025 - World

Trump doesn't oppose Netanyahu plan for full Gaza occupation: U.S. officials

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Nation's violent crime rate fell in 2024 to lowest in 20 years: FBI

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Updated Aug 6, 2025 - Business

These AI experts are getting offered boatloads of cash by Zuckerberg

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Updated Aug 6, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Library of Congress blames "coding error" for missing sections of online Constitution

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Updated Aug 6, 2025 - World

Trump heralds "great progress" with Russia, but imposes first penalties for invasion

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In photos: Voting Rights Act of 1965 turns 60

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Aug 6, 2025 - Economy

The next jobs downturn could mean an AI-induced purge of millions of workers

Aug 6, 2025 - Business

Tesla Autopilot verdict sends a chill across the industry

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Column / Behind the Curtain

Behind the Curtain: What does AI owe YOU?

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MAGA expectations soar after DOJ orders Russia grand jury probe

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Aug 6, 2025 - Technology

OpenAI's new models reshape the race with China

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Coast Guard report: Titan submersible implosion that killed 5 "preventable"

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Axios interview: U.S. Army air defenses are a sizzling hot commodity

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What to know about chikungunya virus, as U.S. travel alerts issued

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Aug 5, 2025 - Business

ESPN to acquire NFL Network, media assets in exchange for 10% equity stake

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Updated Aug 5, 2025
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Axios Houston

Abbott moves to dismiss Texas Democrats' "ringleader" from office

Greg Abbott
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