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Photograph showing soldier in uniform, wife in dress and hat, and two daughters wearing matching coats and hats. In May 1863, U.S. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton issued General Order No. 143 creating the Bureau of U. S. Colored Troops. This image was found in Cecil County, Maryland, making it likely that this soldier belonged to one of the seven U.S.C.T. regiments raised in Maryland. (Source: Matthew R. Gross and Elizabeth T. Lewin, 2010) This is the only known photograph of an African American Union soldier with his family. Identified as Sgt. Samuel Smith of the 119th USCT, with his wife Mollie, and his daughters Mary and Maggie.

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Global Trade in African Ants Surges, Raising Ecological Concerns

Thousands of African Giant Harvester Ant queens are being smuggled to Europe, prompting legal action and warnings about environmental impact.

Jul 31, 2026, 1:12 PM Deutsche Welle

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This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Calls for Accountability Intensify as Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Despite Biden Pardon

Congressional Republicans demand answers over Anthony Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic amid calls for contempt charges and federal prosecution.

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Review: Tom Holland and Zendaya Return in Emotional, Action-Packed Sequel

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Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 12:43 PM

John Cornyn , member of the United States Senate .

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Senate Republican Warns Trump Against Delaying Todd Blanche Nomination Amid Senate Control Uncertainty

President Trump continues to support a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund for MAGA allies despite bipartisan opposition and assurances from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that the fund will not proceed.

Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 12:40 PM

monotone non horizontal view of a supposed curvilinear centrally domed UFO relatively motionless (no blur ) above an electrocommunications pole plus cables with deciduous trees. The lighter tone of the UFO upper part relative to the lower suggests a degree of reflection of light. There is perhaps a little cloud to the right of the image, which could be part of a low-level cloud formation. A less granularitously intense band partially transverses the horizontal plane of the image, terminating leftwardly to approximately where the two phone-lines intersect. An apparent squiggle-like less intense tonal area is at the upper left of the image

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Harvard Physicist Joins UAP Science Advisory Council to Study Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena

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The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:57 AM

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Democrats Demand Training Records for ICE Officer Who Killed Immigrant in Maine

Top Democrats seek details on the vetting and training of an ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting of a Colombian immigrant, raising concerns about agent qualifications and oversight.

CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 11:28 AM

Securities and Exchange Commission Director Walter "Jay" Clayton

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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as DNI While Bill Pulte Remains in Acting Role Amid Delays

Despite Senate confirmation of Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, the White House has delayed his swearing-in, keeping Bill Pulte in the acting position and drawing criticism from lawmakers.

The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:11 AM

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KFC Founder Colonel Harland Sanders' Personal Items Auctioned for Thousands in Kentucky

Over 70 personal belongings of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders were sold at auction in Shelbyville, Kentucky, attracting collectors nationwide.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 11:09 AM

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Senate GOP Near Deal with Democrats to Avoid Government Shutdown

Senate Republicans and Democrats are negotiating a funding agreement to prevent a shutdown and limit a White House rule expanding Trump appointees' control over congressional appropriations.

The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 AM

The Matthew , a replica of a ship of the same name captained by John Cabot , moored in Bristol , England

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Sentence of Drug Driver Who Killed 20-Year-Old Matthew McLuckie to Be Reduced

Shakira Adams, initially sentenced to 14 years for a fatal high-speed crash in Canberra, will be re-sentenced following an appeal that highlighted her background and health issues.

ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 10:50 AM

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Senior Adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino Resigns Over World Cup Investment Plan

Carlos Cordeiro steps down in protest against FIFA's proposal to seek private investment in World Cups, calling it detrimental to football's future.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 10:19 AM

An Indian lying down displaying his extreme skill in handling the bow and arrow. It occupies the center of the image, however, a little distant, stands another Indian in the same position and, farther back, a third archer, standing, also shoots his arrow in the wild and natural landscape, in which no sign of colonizers can be identified. If the image (nudity, use of indigenous weapons, wild landscape) could suggest that we are in front of a "wild Indian", the title of the painting of Caboclos or civilized Indians and the text to which it corresponds, Village of São Lourenço, leave no doubt about the classification given by Debret to the characters: these are caboclos - "civilized Indians", generic name that, in the province of Rio de Janeiro, was given to "every civilized and baptized Indian." The archer was the object of Debret's gaze, a caboclo of São Lourenço, who lived in intense contact with colonial society, yet maintained his skill with the bow and arrow and placed himself in that manner to attract the admiration of foreign travelers. According to the description, it was common to find them among the civilized of the villages, Indian archers, perhaps disdainful, interested in exhibiting their dexterity to the strangers who passed by. If that was the goal, it seems to have been achieved, at least with Debret. The cited text evinces the admiration of the artist for the Indian's ability, evidence reinforced by the option to portray him, associating it in the text about the village of São Lourenço

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Education and Politics Highlighted at Garma Festival as Bluey Captivates Audience

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ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 9:53 AM

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Wealth Management Veteran Highlights Key Financial Habit Most Americans Overlook

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Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 9:21 AM

Official Presidential portrait of John Adams

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John Adams’ Warning Echoes as America’s National Debt Nears $40 Trillion

More than two centuries after John Adams warned about the self-destructive nature of democracies, America faces a mounting fiscal crisis with its national debt approaching $40 trillion amid ongoing deficits and limited government action.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 9:19 AM

The American Dream, Rue Daunou, Paris 2nd.

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Housing Challenges Push Median Age of First-Time Buyers to 40, Underscoring Need for Support

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Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 9:14 AM

Aerial view of West Point (at center) in Orange County, New York and Cold Spring (at left) in Putnam County, New York on the Hudson River. Highland Falls at right, in Orange County.

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Pentagon Considers Ending Civilian Tenure at Military Academies in Major Education Overhaul

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CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 9:06 AM

Coles Bay, former mine town in Spitsbergen until the 1960s, halfway between longyearbyen and barentsburg.

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Charlie Hills Granted Bail in Coles Bay Assault and Arson Case

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ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 9:00 AM

WASHINGTON (January 10, 2024) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas meets with the Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council (THSAC) at DHS Headquarters in Washington, DC. THSAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary, through engagement with DHS components, agencies, and offices, and by producing recommendations, studies, reports, and more. (DHS photo by Sydney Phoenix)

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Chicago Homeowner Sues Border Patrol Agents Over Warrantless Raid

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Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 8:28 AM

Liev Schreiber at the premiere of Human Capital, 2019 Toronto Film Festival

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Latin America Emerges as Testing Ground for Tech-Driven Political Control

The region sees a convergence of corporate deregulation, biometric surveillance, and far-right political influence amid recent elections and technological initiatives.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 8:26 AM

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Book on Greek Antiquities Returned to Australian Library 150 Years Overdue

A rare 1858 book was discovered bricked inside a fireplace during home renovations and returned to Kiama Library in Australia, sparking interest over its long overdue status.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 8:04 AM

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A Court of Appeal ruling reinstates video evidence in the trial of two ex-nurses accused of menacing comments towards Israelis, reversing a prior exclusion.

ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 7:30 AM

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Lindsey Graham speaking at the Iowa GOP's Growth and Opportunity Party in Des Moines, Iowa on October 31, 2015.

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US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill That Could Impose 100% Tariffs on India and China

The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 passed the Senate with strong support and now moves to the House of Representatives, potentially impacting countries continuing to buy Russian oil.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 7:05 AM

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Debate Over German Juvenile Courts Intensifies After Berlin Pride Attack

The 2026 Berlin Pride terror attack by a 21-year-old Islamist has sparked controversy over the leniency of juvenile courts in Germany, with experts divided on sentencing approaches for young offenders.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 31, 2026, 6:39 AM