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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche resolved disputes with Republican senators over DOJ policies, enabling progress toward his confirmation.
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![Black Sea , satellite image, May 2004. – Original image caption from Visible Earth collection of NASA: " Phytoplankton blooms and plumes of sediment form the bright blue swirls that ring the Black Sea in this Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image. Sediment flows into the sea through the vast network of rivers that empty into it. The sediment tints the water tan near the mouth of the river and green as the dirt diffuses through the water. In this image, sediment clouds the Sea of Azov in the upper right corner of the image. Two powerful rivers, the Don and the Kuban, flow into the shallow sea, depositing silt in the waters. Sediment is not the only thing that flows into the Black Sea on river water. Some of Europe’ largest rivers also deposit fertilizer from agricultural run-off in the Black Sea, and that feeds frequent phytoplankton blooms. Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that can be seen from space when large colonies grow in one place. Most of the agricultural run-off enters the Sea through the Danube River, the bright green area on the upper left side of the Sea. The water around the river’s mouths is tinted dark green, probably from the growth of surface phytoplankton. The phytoplankton blooms are a problem because their growth and decay can consume all of the available oxygen in a region, creating dead zones where fish cannot live. From the upper left corner, the countries around the Sea are Moldova , Ukraine , Russia , Georgia , Turkey , Bulgaria , and Romania . The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this image on May 22, 2004." [data date 2004-05-22, visualization date 2004-05-25]](/assets/images/2026-08-03T19-29-12-327Z-seven-killed-and-40-injured-as-drone-hits-busy-beach-in-southern-russia-wikimedia-480.webp)
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A drone crash at a popular Black Sea resort killed seven people, including three children, and injured dozens, according to Russian authorities.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 7:29 PM
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Fifteen major wildfires rage across Washington amid drought and heat, stretching firefighting resources and prompting federal aid requests.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 6:51 PM
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls Morocco a key partner in curbing illegal migration amid a recent influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 6:39 PM![Michael Richard "Mike" Pence (born June 7, 1959) is an American politician and lawyer and the 48th Vice President of the United States. He previously served as the 50th Governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017. Born and raised in Columbus, Indiana, Pence graduated from Hanover College and earned a law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law before entering private practice. After losing two bids for a U.S. congressional seat in 1988 and 1990, he became a conservative radio and television talk show host from 1994 to 1999. Pence was elected to the United States Congress in 2000 and represented Indiana's 2nd congressional district and Indiana's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. He served as the chairman of the House Republican Conference from 2009 to 2011. Pence positioned himself as a principled ideologue and supporter of the Tea Party movement, noting he was "a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order." Upon becoming Governor of Indiana in January 2013, Pence initiated the largest tax cut in Indiana's history, pushed for more funding for education initiatives, and continued to increase the state's budget surplus. Pence signed bills intended to restrict abortions, including one that prohibited abortions if the reason for the procedure was the fetus's race, gender, or disability. Pence stirred several high-profile controversies, including with his signature of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, for which he encountered fierce resistance from moderate members of his party, the business community, and LGBT advocates. He later signed an additional bill acting as an amendment intended to protect LGBT people. On November 8, 2016, Pence was elected as Vice President, after he dropped out of his gubernatorial re-election campaign in July to become the vice presidential running mate for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who went on to win the presidential election. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC; /ˈsiːpæk/ see-pak) is an annual political conference attended by conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States. CPAC is hosted by the American Conservative Union (ACU). More than 100 other organizations contribute in various ways. In 2011, ACU took CPAC on the road with its first Regional CPAC in Orlando, Florida. Since then ACU has hosted regional CPACs in Chicago, Denver, St. Louis, and San Diego. Political front runners take the stage at this convention. Speakers have included Ronald Reagan,[2][3][4] George W. Bush,[5] Dick Cheney,[6] Pat Buchanan,[7] Karl Rove, Newt Gingrich,[5] Sarah Palin, Ron Paul,[8] Mitt Romney,[5] Tony Snow,[5] Glenn Beck,[9] Rush Limbaugh,[10] Ann Coulter,[6] Allen West,[11] Michele Bachmann,[12] Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity, Donald Trump,[13] Gary Johnson, Mike Pence, Jeanine Pirro, Betsy DeVos, and other conservative public figures. CPAC #CPAC2017 #MikePence](/assets/images/2026-08-03T17-50-15-742Z-mike-pence-urges-u-s-and-israeli-forces-to-finish-the-job-in-iran-wikimedia-480.webp)
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Former Vice President Mike Pence calls for an escalation in military action against Iran, supporting President Donald Trump's approach amid ongoing regional strikes and resumed negotiations.
Daily Caller | Aug 3, 2026, 5:50 PM
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Michigan state lawmaker and Democratic Socialist Donavan McKinney targets corporate subsidies and the wealthy while acknowledging Republican concerns about waste and fraud.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
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More than 80% of Australian children under 16 continue to use social media despite the government ban, citing platform failures in age verification.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Erica Fox, 55, drowned after a shark attack near Monterey, marking the only US shark bite fatality in 2025.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 3:41 PM
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AI Minister Kanishka Narayan signals willingness to regulate advanced AI models should current voluntary testing fail to protect the public.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 3:27 PM
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Three of the trapped residents were found unconscious during the rescue operation.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 2:39 PM
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Thousands of aspiring novelists in the US enroll in MFA courses annually, seeking credentials that influence publishing opportunities, while questions arise about the impact on literary diversity.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 1:27 PM
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As the US-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its sixth month, Tehran faces internal tensions over its recovery and leadership after the war.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 1:11 PM
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Intensified Israeli military operations in Gaza and political resistance threaten the US-backed ceasefire roadmap amid rising Palestinian casualties.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 11:23 AM
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A Guardian investigation reveals that Homeland Security officials under Trump subjected at least 10 hunger-striking detainees to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding, intravenous hydration, and blood draws.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 11:10 AM
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While the U.S. has achieved significant tactical victories against Iran, strategic challenges loom as China and other global powers assess America's long-term endurance.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 9:35 AM
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Russian e-commerce leader Wildberries reports fire and evacuation at a Vladimir warehouse after a Ukrainian drone strike amid ongoing attacks on its facilities across Russia.
France 24 English | Aug 3, 2026, 8:08 AM
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Todd Blanche took a key step toward Senate confirmation by formally rescinding a controversial fund tied to President Trump's IRS settlement after bipartisan objections.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 4:09 AM
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Three fast-moving wildfires in and around Spokane, Washington, have burned over 5,300 acres, destroyed at least 600 structures, and prompted mass evacuations amid critical fire weather conditions.
France 24 English | Aug 3, 2026, 3:23 AM
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One helicopter crew is safe while the other remains missing as wildfires spread near Athens, with officials warning of challenging days ahead.
Deutsche Welle | Aug 3, 2026, 1:32 AM
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Mike Wirth highlights risks to oil transit routes and the impact on global supply amid ongoing conflict.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 10:58 PM
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN host Dana Bash engaged in a heated exchange regarding vaccine safety and autism research during a Sunday interview.
Daily Caller | Aug 2, 2026, 9:39 PM
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A Danish pilot and a Greek fire service liaison officer died after two Bell helicopters collided near Athens during wildfire suppression efforts. A British pilot and another Greek crew member survived with minor injuries.
BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 7:40 PM
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Israeli strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah have resulted in multiple deaths amid ongoing tensions despite a recent disarmament plan.
BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 6:55 PM
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John Limbert, a former American captive in Tehran, argues that military pressure will not improve US-Iran relations.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 6:54 PM