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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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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband Avoids Addressing Past Trump Criticism During Washington Visit

Ed Miliband met with US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington, sidestepping questions about his previous harsh remarks on former President Donald Trump.

Aug 6, 2026, 5:07 AM South China Morning Post World

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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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Three State Attorneys General Subpoena Anthony Fauci Over Covid Guidance

Republican-led efforts in Washington seek to hold Fauci in contempt for declining to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic response.

NBC Politics | Aug 6, 2026, 4:26 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Three State Attorneys General Subpoena Anthony Fauci Over Covid Guidance

Republican officials in Washington pursue contempt charges after Fauci declines to answer questions on pandemic management.

NBC Politics | Aug 6, 2026, 4:12 AM 1 source Single-source report

02/11/2024. Baku, Azerbaijan. Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband attends COP29. Picture by Lauren Hurley / DESNZ

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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband Sidesteps Questions on Trump Remarks Ahead of Washington Meeting

Ed Miliband, the UK’s new Foreign Secretary, declined to address his past criticisms of former President Trump before meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.

The Hill | Aug 5, 2026, 9:48 PM 1 source Single-source report

Sandra, 45, volunteers for Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio’s campaign March 14, 2016, ahead of Tuesday's primary in Florida. (C. Mendoza/VOA)

Key Takeaways from August 5th Midterm Primary Elections in Five States

Primary elections in Michigan, Washington, Virginia, Kansas, and Missouri highlighted tight races and voter pushback against GOP-backed initiatives ahead of November’s midterms.

Guardian US | Aug 5, 2026, 6:13 PM 1 source Single-source report

Five fingers peak. Quartzite sandstone Huangshizhai Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Hunan, China. Panorama 2012.

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China Announces Economic Countermeasures Against U.S., Including Drone Export Controls

In response to recent U.S. restrictions targeting Chinese companies, China imposes sanctions on American firms and restricts drone exports ahead of President Xi Jinping's planned U.S. visit.

The Hill | Aug 5, 2026, 12:02 PM 2 sources Lean-right source mix Compare

An outline of Michigan's 5th Senate district, created using public data on QGIS. These district boundaries were drawn after the 2010 census and will be redrawn following the 2020 census.

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Michigan Democratic Primary Highlights Progressive-Moderate Divide Ahead of November Senate Race

The Democratic primary in Michigan is a critical contest between progressive and moderate candidates, reflecting broader strategic decisions for the party's future in swing states and the 2028 Presidential election.

France 24 English | Aug 5, 2026, 11:46 AM 1 source Single-source report

STANDING IN FRONT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE SENATE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS WILL DEMAND THAT REPUBLICANS DO THEIR JOB, STOP IGNORING THE CONSTITUTION & COMMIT TO MEET WITH THE PRESIDENT’S SCOTUS NOMINEE & HOLD HEARINGS & A VOTE

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Senate GOP Seeks August Recess Plan Amid Trump’s Demands

Senate Republicans struggle to finalize a plan for their August recess while addressing President Trump's insistence on passing key legislation.

The Hill | Aug 5, 2026, 11:06 AM 1 source Single-source report

Sidon's Sea Castle (1228). Kalaat Saida al-Bahriya. Sidon, Saida, Lebanon.

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Lebanon and Israel Resume U.S.-Brokered Talks on Israeli Withdrawal

A new round of direct negotiations took place in Rome focusing on Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, amid Hezbollah's rejection of the process.

France 24 English | Aug 5, 2026, 10:52 AM 1 source Single-source report

State of Washington visit by the U.S. Department of the Interior on 22 July 2024

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Michigan Senate Primary Highlights Democratic Rift Over Israel Support

The 2026 primaries in Michigan, Missouri, and Washington reveal a sharp divide within the Democratic Party between progressives and centrists, centered on US policy toward Israel.

Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 9:50 AM 1 source Single-source report

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen meets with Representative-Elect Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez

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Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-Backed Republican John Braun Advance in Washington's 3rd District Primary

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun emerged as the top two candidates in Washington's 3rd Congressional District primary, setting the stage for a closely watched general election.

CBS Politics | Aug 5, 2026, 5:17 AM 1 source Single-source report

The Norias of Hama are a number of norias ("wheels of pots") along the Orontes River in the city of Hama. The earliest norias in Hama were developed during the Byzantine era, although none of the norias today precede the Ayyubid period (12th century). They are mostly unused now and serve an aesthetic purpose. Hama, Orontes River, Syria.

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Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Withdrawal Until Hamas Fully Disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes a US-backed deal calling for Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, insisting Hamas must disarm first.

Euronews | Aug 5, 2026, 2:02 AM 1 source Single-source report

Senator Tim Scott meeting with Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury Secretary.

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US Joined Japan in Coordinated Currency Intervention to Stabilize Asian Markets, Treasury Secretary Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited lessons from the 1990s Asian financial crisis as the US acted alongside Japan to prevent yen weakness from destabilizing Asian currencies.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 5, 2026, 12:44 AM 1 source Single-source report

Free Public Domain Photos of Fort Wilkens Historic State Park, an old fort built on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula after the copper rush in the 1840s. The fort i A mess hall with lot of bread at Fort Wilkens State Park, Michigan

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The Hill and DDHQ Provide Live Coverage of 2026 Primaries in Five States

Real-time analysis and results focus on key races in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington, highlighting a notable Democratic primary in Michigan.

The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 11:20 PM 1 source Single-source report

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US National Guard Deployment in Washington, DC Estimated to Cost $1.4 Billion Through 2029

A Pentagon estimate reveals the extended National Guard presence in the US capital will cost taxpayers roughly $1.4 billion, drawing criticism from Democratic lawmakers.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 10:44 PM 1 source Single-source report

United States Democratic presidential ticket, 1864. Print shows a campaign banner, almost identical to the "Grand National Union Banner" (no. 1864-13) except for the inclusion of portraits of Democratic candidates George B. McClellan and George H. Pendleton , two additional flags above the portraits, and a vignette below of a busy harbor near a shore crowded with signs of prosperity, including factories, a locomotive, and a hay-wain. Also introduced in this version are clasped hands below the portraits. 1 print on wove paper : lithograph with watercolor ; image 32.5 x 22.6 cm. Candidates were selected at the 1864 Democratic National Convention in Chicago .

Michigan Senate Primary Highlights US Midterm Primaries in Five States

Voters in Michigan, Missouri, Washington, Kansas, and Virginia cast ballots in key primary elections shaping November’s midterm contests.

Guardian US | Aug 4, 2026, 10:28 PM 1 source Single-source report

Portions of Oman, The United Arab Emirates and Iran are seen at the Strait of Hormuz (26.0N, 56.0E) in this view. A number of ship wakes can be seen in the area of the strait. Sunglint in the Persian Gulf to the northwest, accentuates the complex currents and oil slicks, seen as dark toned blue streaks on the surface. Qeshm Island, just off the coast of Iran, can be seen on the edge of the photo.

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US Says Deal on Reopening Strait of Hormuz Close as Iran and Oman Hold Positive Talks

Negotiations aim to establish safe shipping lanes through the strategic waterway amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 9:42 PM 1 source Single-source report

Act V Scene 3 of Shakespeare's Coriolanus: V OLUMNIA Say my request's unjust, And spurn me back: but if it be not so, Thou art not honest; and the gods will plague thee, That thou restrain'st from me the duty which To a mother's part belongs.—He turns away: Down, ladies: let us shame him with our knees. To his surname Coriolanus 'longs more pride Than pity to our prayers. Down: an end; This is the last.—So we will home to Rome, And die among our neighbours.—Nay, behold's: This boy, that cannot tell what he would have But kneels and holds up hands for fellowship, Does reason our petition with more strength Than thou hast to deny't.—Come, let us go.

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Roger Marshall Poised for Easy Win in Kansas GOP Senate Primary; Adam Hamilton Leads Democratic Field

Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is expected to secure the GOP nomination for a second term in the U.S. Senate, while pastor Adam Hamilton leads the Democratic contenders, having outraised Marshall in the latest quarter.

The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 9:41 PM 1 source Single-source report

Burma, Japanese invasion currency,10 rupees (1942-44)

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US-Japan Yen Intervention Uses Treasury-Backed Dollar Lending to Stabilize Currency

The coordinated effort between the US and Japan to support the yen involved a practical financial mechanism to avoid a sell-off of US Treasury bonds by Japan.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 4, 2026, 9:26 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Washington Wildfire Arson Suspect Previously Charged with First-Degree Murder, Records Show

Aaron Farinacci, arrested for first-degree arson in connection with the devastating Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington, has a prior conviction for manslaughter in a 2010 Arizona homicide.

Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 7:09 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Trump Threatens to Fire DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro Over Dropped Vandalism Charges

US President Donald Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro after she declines to pursue vandalism charges related to Washington’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 4:09 PM 1 source Single-source report

Night photo of Capitol Hill, Seattle as seen from the top floor of Premiere on Pine , a high rise residential building. In the distance on the horizon is Bellevue .

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New Platform Allows Capitol Hill Staffers to Anonymously Review Congressional Bosses

Capitol CNCT launches 'The Scoop' to provide verified, anonymous reviews of congressional offices, aiming to improve workplace transparency and culture.

Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 1:59 PM 1 source Single-source report

A panoramic view of the skyline of Spokane , the second largest city in the state of Washington, as seen from above Edwidge Woldson Park.

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Five State Primaries Underway as Spokane Police Arrest Man Linked to Wildfire

Michigan primaries draw attention from Democrats focused on progressive candidates, while Spokane authorities charge a suspect in a recent wildfire case.

NPR News | Aug 4, 2026, 1:29 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Devastating Spokane Wildfires

Authorities have charged a suspect linked to one of three wildfires that have caused widespread destruction and displacement in Spokane, Washington.

NPR News | Aug 4, 2026, 12:39 PM 1 source Single-source report