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Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief for disclosing “classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities”

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The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s “eligibility” to access classified information and barred him from holding “any sensitive position,” alleging Friday that he disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One’s capabilities to the media. “This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media…

Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

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Washington — After more than a year of negotiations, the Senate on Friday finally passed a bill to impose punishing new sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine, approving the measure with overwhelming bipartisan support. Senators had pushed for months for a vote on legislation that would penalize top Russian figures and the biggest…

Matt Gutman tells his own scam story amid a recent uptick

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Matt Gutman tells his own scam story amid a recent uptick – CBS News Watch CBS News Online scams have ramped up in the last few years, with more advanced artificial intelligence playing a big role. CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman shares his own story about how he nearly fell for a scam. Source link

Newborn “cocaine hippo” linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar is rescued in Colombia

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Authorities in northwestern Colombia said they rescued a newborn hippopotamus found alone by fishermen on the banks of a river and showing signs of malnutrition. Colombia has around 200 so-called “cocaine hippos” living in the wild, according to the Environment Ministry, all of which descended from a colony brought to South America by slain cocaine kingpin…

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As the Danube River dries up, World War II shipwrecks and mammoth bones come into view

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Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships — and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view. They are a curious distraction from the summer heat crisis. The…

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche’s nomination for attorney general

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Washington — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to the Senate floor, clearing a key hurdle for President Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. The GOP-led panel voted 12-10 along party lines to advance Blanche’s nomination. The acting attorney general overcame skepticism from Republican Sens. John Cornyn…

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Suspect arrested in Greece after British woman’s body found in suitcase

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Greek police on Sunday said they had arrested a suspect in their investigation into the death of a British woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens this month. The police in a statement said they had arrested a 26-year-old man, identified in media reports as an Afghan national, adding that he had…

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Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 2, 2026

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On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio Clément Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face Independent former Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia Heather Manchin, founder and CEO of Americans Together Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” …

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Transcript: GOP Rep. Mike Turner on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 2, 2026

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The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Aug. 2, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN And we’re back with Ohio Republican congressman Mike Turner. He joins us this morning from Dayton. Good morning to you. REP MIKE TURNER Good morning,…

Alpine Club says Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja’s body found on Broad Peak – Pakistan

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GILGIT: The Alpine Club (ACP) of Pakistan said on Sunday that a rescue team had found celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja’s body at approximately 5,700 metres on the Broad Peak mountain — three days after he and other members of his team were reported missing after an avalanche. On Saturday, his expedition organising company Elite…