• Mon, 20 Jul 2026

• Andy Burnham becomes the UKs seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
• Nolan Wells, found dead after July 4 boat trip, to be remembered at funeral by the Rev. Al Sharpton
• How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
• US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii
• World shares are mixed and South Koreas Kospi drops 4.5% as some AI stocks swoon
• Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
• US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
• At least 930 people have died in Congos Ebola outbreak
• US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
• Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court
• Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
• US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member
• The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

• Sun, 19 Jul 2026

• Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres goal in extra time
• JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
• Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber
• Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole
• 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Perus Andes region and kills at least 6 people
• A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyanas coast, leaving dozens missing
• 5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say
• If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
• Nolans The Odyssey storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut
• Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraines air defenses
• Justice Department activates untested court for alien terrorist deportations
• Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out
• AIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigans Senate primary, the biggest test of its influence yet
• Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
• Takeaways from the AP-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Jewish Americans
• Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat
• Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
• Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
• The biggest takeaways from the 2026 World Cup
• Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
• A centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets
• Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
• Sakas hat trick lifts England past Mbapp and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
• US military launches new airstrikes to swiftly punish Iran for deaths of US troops
• Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP

• Sat, 18 Jul 2026

• Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
• Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
• David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsins Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers backing
• Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
• McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to hold the tournament hostage at British Open
• Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded
• Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
• Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
• Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000
• Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8
• Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
• The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
• Massive fire becomes Norways largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes
• Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last years deadly disaster
• Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
• Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List
• US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
• License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
• Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
• Off-duty employee arrested in shooting near ICE detention center in Colorado that injured a woman
• A Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston father
• Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued

• Fri, 17 Jul 2026

• A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
• Lawmakers demand answers after bombshell report about ICE officer shooting in Maine
• Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
• Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
• Foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains are rare but can sicken customers, roil businesses
• Landslide in Chinas Chongqing city kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing
• Israeli strike on funeral kills 7 and wounds 22 in Gaza, local hospital says
• Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence
• Andy Burnham is declared leader of UKs Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
• Swings for AI stocks whipsaw markets worldwide, while oil prices keep climbing
• Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Heres how it attacks the body
• World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
• Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech
• Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyys defense shake-up sparks anger
• Chinas Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
• A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated
• Andy Burnham, a mayor from Englands north, is poised to become Britains next prime minister
• To air or not to air? Nations TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
• Why American elections are so complicated and secure
• Maine shooting and officers background raise new questions about ICEs rapid hiring
• US hits more bridges in Iran in an expansion of its airstrike campaign
• AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
• Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation
• Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas

• Thu, 16 Jul 2026

• Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside
• Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
• House Republicans $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle
• Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open
• Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world
• Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz
• FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
• Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections
• Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
• Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
• What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages
• Ex-CEO of Italian highway operator and 31 others convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse
• Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?
• How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
• Ukrainians protest Zelenskyys ouster of his popular defense minister
• The Latest: Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address
• More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees
• Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay
• After six years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House
• Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
• DHS finds itself back in the headlines after 3 fatal ICE encounters, in a test for Secretary Mullin
• More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
• US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade
• New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

• Wed, 15 Jul 2026

• Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
• Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region
• Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trumps American flag blue liner is now closer to gray
• Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering
• Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations
• Vance says Trump administration screwed up communications around Epstein files
• Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmlers testimony about Epstein ties
• Federal government replaces slavery exhibition at Washingtons home in Philadelphia
• Buffett says Gates ties to Epstein are distasteful but not why his fortune is going elsewhere
• Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
• Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing
• ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
• Stocks drift on Wall Street as oil prices swing
• More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
• Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
• Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on
• Senate committee reviews Erica Schwartzs nomination to take over beleaguered CDC
• Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session as UK leader
• Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
• Biden will publish Promise Me, America memoir after the November midterm elections
• Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territorys border fence with Spain is removed
• Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as 2 more die in hospital
• 26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
• House passes bill to ditch the switch and make daylight saving time permanent
• US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehrans attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
• Messi vs Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina

• Tue, 14 Jul 2026

• Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings
• Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiracies
• Writers Guild of America seeks to block Paramounts buyout of Warner in latest merger challenge
• Supreme Court justices detail security risks and weigh in on ethics in rare congressional testimony
• Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbapp, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
• US stocks rise after data shows slowing inflation, even as IBM plunges
• Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say
• As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
• E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.6 million in Trump sex abuse and defamation case
• Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term
• Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
• Trump touts tremendous chemistry with new Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi during White House visit
• Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse
• Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates foundation after Microsoft cofounders Epstein ties disclosed
• An experimental Alzheimers drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows
• Warsh says Fed has no tolerance for high inflation but provides no hints on next move
• Ukraine downs 5 Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to boost its air defenses
• Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease
• Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
• Chinas June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand
• Iran executes 2 Islamic State members convicted of armed rebellion
• Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as unprecedented threat to press freedom
• After Lindsey Grahams death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency
• Why its so difficult for the US to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
• ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was fearing for public safety, agency says
• US attacks Iran as Tehran retaliates against UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz and Bahrain

• Mon, 13 Jul 2026

• Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management
• No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
• Feds turn over evidence in Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings to Minnesota after months of delay
• 12 states challenge Paramounts takeover of Warner, say merger would extinguish competition
• Oil prices jump following the latest fighting in the Middle East, while AI stocks sink
• Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
• Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for improper purpose, refers lawyer for possible discipline
• Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in Jurassic Park and The Piano, dies at 78
• People killed in Bangkok music bar fire were found trapped in windowless bathrooms
• Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules
• Dozens at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses
• The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states

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