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This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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Trump Cancels Planned Strikes on Iran Pending Rapid Deal

US President Donald Trump announces cancellation of strikes on Iran, contingent on swiftly reaching an agreement amid rising regional tensions.

Aug 2, 2026, 2:26 AM BBC World

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Spain's Migrant Crisis Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe

The influx of migrants into Ceuta has ignited political disputes between Spain, Italy, and other European actors, highlighting divisions over migration policies and regional security.

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Iowa 67 vs. Iowa State 58, December 6, 2023. Clark: 35 pts, 9 rebounds, 5 assists.

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Social Media Reacts to Caitlin Clark's Omission from Ion Sports' WNBA MVP Graphic

Fans express surprise and frustration after Ion Sports excludes Caitlin Clark from its top five WNBA MVP candidates graphic, sparking debate amid her standout season performances.

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The train station platform, Tororo, Uganda, Sept. 14, 2010. U.S. Army photo by John Hanson Railways, the technology that transformed Europe and America in the 19th century, may yet play a significant role in the future economic development of Uganda. Two U.S. Army logisticians, John Hanson from U.S. Army Africa’s G-4 Programs and Policy Branch, and Lloyd Coakley, from the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Transportation Engineering Agency, conducted a four-day assessment of Ugandan railway infrastructure Sept. 13-17 at the request of the Uganda People’s Defense Force’s Engineer Brigade. The mission was to determine the current operational status of the Uganda railway system and its rolling stock, to assess the capability of UPDF personnel to rehabilitate the network, and to identify potential sites for training and repair operations. USARAF and SDDC were invited to contribute their expertise by Brig. Gen. Timothy Sabiiti, commander of the Uganda People’s Defense Force’s Engineer Brigade, Hanson said. “He’s been charged with assisting in the rehabilitation of the railways. It would have a very positive economic impact, including natural resource development. It’s a five-year plan, a complete rehabilitation of the railroad. That’s why they’re doing it. It’s all civil development, but the railroad would be used by the military, too. It would enhance their mobility,” Hanson said. Ugandan assessment team members included Engineer Murungi Daudi, Brig. Gen. George Etyang, Nakaliika Rahmat, Lt. Col. Luke Arikosi, and Engineer Kyamugambi Kasingye. Hanson, Coakley, and their Ugandan hosts, accompanied by a representative of the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, assessed the railroad stations and infrastructure in Jinja, Tororo, Mbale, Kumi, Soroti, Lira and Gulu. They also toured the Nalukolongo Railway Repair Facility in Kampala, he said. “It’s a significant percentage of the railroad, the majority of the rail lines. We saw almost the entire rail line that has not been completely abandoned,” Hanson said. The assessment team found the condition of the Ugandan system to vary greatly by region. The railway is still fully functional and operating in the Jinja-Tororo area, Hanson said. Tororo is the easternmost link on the line before it crosses into Kenya, heading for the coast at Mombasa. As the team progressed north, however, damaged rails were common place, and track along the western section, from Gulu to Pakwach, is in general disrepair, a result of the area being for years under control of the Lord’s Resistance Army. “It’s been pretty much abandoned since then,” Hanson said. Nonetheless, the Ugandan-American team could clearly see the potential for future reconstruction. “The Ugandan government and the UPDF are committed to returning their railway system to a fully operational status. SDDC and USARAF can assist in this effort to help build capacity, not only in Uganda, but eventually throughout the region,” Coakley said. “It was great to partner with another Army Service Component Command on the continent,” said Hanson. “The engineers from SDDC have a lot of experience and expertise that can assist USARAF in finding solutions to the transportation and mobility issues we face throughout most of Africa.” The railroads came to East Africa just before the turn of the 20th century, in the hey-day of European colonial expansion, and England and Germany in particular were in competition to build systems to extract the natural resources of what are today Kenya and Uganda. Beginning in the 1890s, both countries undertook mammoth engineering projects to build railroads from the Indian Ocean coast to Lake Victoria in the interior. The development had profound economic and demographic impacts on the entire region. The influx of workers from British India to build the railways resulted in thriving Indian diaspora communities in both present day Uganda and Kenya; the growth of rail construction centers and nodes stimulated the establishment of such urban centers as Kisumu (then called Port Florence) and Nairobi, both in Kenya. The Ugandan rail line finally reached Kampala in 1931. The northern branch, beginning in Tororo, was extended to Soroti by 1929 and reached Pakwach only in 1964. The presently serviceable rolling stock consists of approximately 1,000 wagons and 35 diesel hydraulic locomotives, said Hanson, and though activity has been dormant in some areas for decades, and clearly in need of rehabilitation, the Ugandan system holds great promise for the future. “SDDC has produced numerous studies on African seaports and infrastructure in the past. USARAF needs to synchronize our efforts with SDDC as they identify future locations to conduct their analyses,” Hanson said. To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at <a href=" http://www.usaraf.army.mil " rel="nofollow">www.usaraf.army.mil</a> Official Twitter Feed: <a href=" https://twitter.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica</a> Official YouTube video channel: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica</a>

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Uganda's Effective Ebola Response Stands in Contrast to Rapid Spread in DR Congo

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BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 12:57 AM

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Jessica Pegula to face Alexandra Eala in Washington Open final

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Australian Track Stars Showcase Dominance with Women's Mile Podium Sweep at Glasgow 2026

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ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 12:10 AM

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Teenage Hitmen Network Linked to Iran Behind 35 Murders Across Europe

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BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 12:05 AM

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Vincent Pastore, Star of The Sopranos, Dies at 80

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BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 9:26 PM

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PBA Champion Jakob Butturff Dies Unexpectedly at 32

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Three Killed in Bomb Attack at Moscow Restaurant

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LYTHAM ST ANNES, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 27: Azahara Muñoz of Spain on the 15th hole during first practice round before 2009 Ricoh Women's British Open held at Royal Lytham & St Annes on July 27, 2009 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Wojciech Migda)

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Yealimi Noh Takes Three-Shot Lead After Third Round at Women’s British Open

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Chelsea Sign 35-Year-Old Striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton

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Italy Places Nearly All Major Cities on Highest Heat Alert Amid Mediterranean Heatwave

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BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:51 PM

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WHO Declares Current Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Worst in Country's History

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BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 5:56 PM

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Lorena Wiebes Wins Opening Stage of Tour de France Femmes, Claims First Yellow Jersey

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France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 5:54 PM

The City of Houston developed rapidly in the 19th century due in large part to its capacity for shipping and transportation. This was made possible by waterways, such as Buffalo Bayou, and railroads, five of which radiated from the city in 1861. Houston's industrial center, the warehouse district, grew up east of Main Street, along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. In 1860, Samuel May Williams sold this property to Houston physician D.F. Stuart, who built a warehouse in the 1880s for cotton storage. The Lottman brothers purchased the site in 1893 and converted the building into a mattress factory. In 1904, they sold the property to H.F. Spalti, vice-president of Olive & Myers Manufacturing Company of Dallas. Spalti and Company President W.B. Myers started Myers-Spalti on this site. J.A. Grieves assisted them in developing the Houston branch of their successful mattress and furniture factory. The original warehouse housed the millwork and planning sections of the company. Built in 1905, Warehouse Number Two housed the shipping, cabinetry and finishing departments, and Warehouse Number Three contained the printing and management offices. By 1907, a rail line extended onto the property from nearby tracks. Myers-Spalti added a fourth warehouse for storage in 1909 and additional structures in the 1920s. The company moved operations in the 1950s. The development of Houston's industrial architecture can be seen in this site's building styles, which range from brick and heavy timber to concrete slab and columns. Since the 1950s, the buildings have housed hardware sales, electronics and manufacturing, storage and other light industrial businesses. The structures were once part of a city marketplace project and later developed into residential housing. Location 29° 45.612? N, 95° 20.815?

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Houston Texans’ 2025 Win Total Set at 9.5 Amid Offensive Line Concerns for CJ Stroud

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Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 PM

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New York City’s Flatiron Building Transforms into Luxury Residences with $58.5M Apartments

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Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 3:54 PM

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Jemima Montag Defends Commonwealth Games Race Walk Title with 'Selfish' Strategy

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ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 3:22 PM

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UEFA Withdraws Confidence in FIFA President Infantino Following Failed World Cup Commercialization Plan

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France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 2:31 PM