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Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

  • Nolan D. McCaskill and Richard Cowan Reuters

Graham Platner ended his campaign Wednesday after a string of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault.

Oil Surges As Mideast Tensions Flare Again

Oil Surges As Mideast Tensions Flare Again

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Oil prices climbed after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets reignited concerns that a fragile Middle East truce may be falling apart.

Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ at NATO summit

Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ at NATO summit

  • Reuters/USA TODAY

The U.S. military said Wednesday that it launched fresh strikes on Iran aimed at keeping the critical Strait of Hormuz open to traffic.

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

  • Nathan Layne Reuters

In battleground states, Democrats are campaigning against Republican-backed cuts to Medicaid and rising costs, while Republicans argue their policies will curb waste and lower expenses.

Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality

Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality

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The cat lady stereotype isn’t completely true. Buzz60’s Keri Lumm shares the results of a new study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of World’s Best Cat Litter.

Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds

Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds

  • Nolan D. McCaskill Reuters

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia is a fundraising juggernaut. It might not matter anymore.

FIFA rejects Belgium challenge, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant'

FIFA rejects Belgium challenge, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant'

  • Bo Erickson Reuters

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended world soccer’s disciplinary process Monday amid criticism after President Donald Trump praised FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card ban.

Donald Trump admits asking Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun red card

Donald Trump admits asking Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun red card

    Credit: The White House. United States President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to “review” USA striker Folarin Balogun’s red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was controversially overturned on Sunday. Balogun was sent off after VAR re…

    US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices

    US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices

      Critics for years have raised concerns about the court's increasing willingness to decide major cases using the "shadow docket," saying it lacks transparency and accountability to the public.

      Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

      Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

        Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members Sunday, but the son who succeeded him did not appear.

        Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran

        Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran

          A striking image of family unity emerged at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral as three of his sons — Mostafa, Masoud, and Meysam Hosseini Khamenei — appeared publicly, praying beside their father’s flag-draped coffin at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla. The moment, broadcast by state medi…

          Drug cartels adapt to US boat strikes

          Drug cartels adapt to US boat strikes

            WASHINGTON — Stopping drug trafficking has been a key priority for President Donald Trump.

            As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty  

            As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty  

              The Supreme Court ruling sent fear through Haitian communities in places like South Florida and New York, where TPS holders have spent years building lives on an uncertain legal foundation.

              Trump Jr.'s 'Amazon of guns' could make millions under new proposed firearm rule  

              Trump Jr.'s 'Amazon of guns' could make millions under new proposed firearm rule  

                Donald Trump Jr., a GrabAGun investor, could benefit from a new administration proposal allowing home delivery of firearms.

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                Tucson investigators now know suspect in 1995 killing

                July 8 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                Don't miss Wednesday's most popular stories from Arizona Daily Star.

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                A cozy space

                Coronado National Forest adds almost 700 acres in Catalina Mountains south of Oracle

                Coronado National Forest adds almost 700 acres in Catalina Mountains south of Oracle

                Almost 700 acres of grasslands and oak trees once proposed for residential development has been added to the Coronado National Forest in the Catalina Mountains near Oracle.

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                Newly Listed Homes near Sahuarita, AZ — Updated Jul. 8, 2026

                Newly Listed Homes near Sahuarita, AZ — Updated Jul. 8, 2026

                A look at the newest homes for sale near Sahuarita, AZ. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

                State & Regional

                Worker killed in eastern Arizona copper mine accident

                Worker killed in eastern Arizona copper mine accident

                A worker was killed in an accident at Freeport-McMoRan’s facility in Morenci, officials say.

                145 Arizonans busted at chaotic Independence Day beach party in California

                145 Arizonans busted at chaotic Independence Day beach party in California

                The California city of Newport Beach said police arrested 402 people from midnight on July 3 through 6 a.m. on July 5.

                Biggs' bipartisanship claim disputed (copy)

                Biggs' bipartisanship claim disputed (copy)

                Republican Andy Biggs said during a gubernatorial debate that he can win over independent voters because of his record of bipartisanship, citing a handful of congressional Democrats he's worked with over the years.

                DOJ threatens Arizona election workers with prosecution

                DOJ threatens Arizona election workers with prosecution

                A letter from the federal agency's Civil Rights Division to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says he and other election workers could face criminal prosecution for not doing enough to stop people who cannot vote from doing so.

                Nation & World

                Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

                Candidate suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in key Maine race

                Graham Platner ended his campaign Wednesday after a string of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault.

                Jill On Money: Aunt Jill's cure for bad financial advice

                Jill On Money: Aunt Jill's cure for bad financial advice

                Nearly two decades ago, getting reliable financial advice meant finding someone you trusted and asking them directly. At CBS News, a group of young tech and gaming reporters found their person—me, a CFP who happened to sit nearby—and started calling me "Aunt Jill."

                Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

                Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

                A federal judge allowed the payment to the writer after a jury found Trump liable for abuse claims; the Supreme Court declined to take the case initially.

                Terry Savage: New student loan rules

                Terry Savage: New student loan rules

                New student loan rules have just gone into effect— an ever-changing and complicated array of repayment options have been replaced by a new set of repayment rules and limits on future loans. However, if you take out even one more new Parent PLUS loan, disbursed on or after July 1, 2026, you may permanently lose access to the legacy income-driven repayment options...

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                Provided content. Compare the best sites to buy TikTok followers and likes, with ranked reviews, safe delivery options, pricing insights, and trusted growth picks.

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                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                Provided content. A recent $1 million Spanish gold discovery off Vero Beach is a great reminder of how hurricane-driven erosion exposes treasure.

                 

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                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                Contributor content. After an accident, quick action matters. Learn how medical records, evidence collection, and careful insurance communication can help protect a claim.

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

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                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                Crime

                Tucson investigators now know suspect in 1995 killing

                Tucson investigators now know suspect in 1995 killing

                A man now linked to the killing of a Tucson man in 1995 is believed to have died in an unrelated crash a few weeks later, police say.

                Manslaughter case against Tucson hospital worker dismissed

                Manslaughter case against Tucson hospital worker dismissed

                Criminal charges filed against a former employee at a Sonora Behavioral Health facility in Tucson were dismissed earlier this week.

                Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa accused of nearly $2.2 million in wire fraud

                Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa accused of nearly $2.2 million in wire fraud

                Former Arizona basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been federally indicted on five counts of wire fraud totaling nearly $2.2 million over four years, according to a federal indictment unsealed Monday.

                A Tucson man worried about swatting. Now he's paralyzed.

                A Tucson man worried about swatting. Now he's paralyzed.

                A Tucson man was shot and wounded by deputies two days after he reported that he was worried hackers were targeting him for swatting.

                Politics

                ADEQ raises arsenic limits at Arizona mine well

                ADEQ raises arsenic limits at Arizona mine well

                Groundwater arsenic limits for a monitoring well at the Pinyon Plain uranium mine south of the Grand Canyon will be raised, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality says.

                Forums set for Pima County treasurer, Marana town council

                Forums set for Pima County treasurer, Marana town council

                Public forums are set this week as Pima County Supervisors weigh applicants to the open treasurer post and candidates make their case for Marana Town Council seats.

                Attorney drops Arizona transgender sports ban lawsuit

                Attorney drops Arizona transgender sports ban lawsuit

                The one remaining plaintiff in the Arizona case — a transgender girl in the Phoenix area headed to high school — has decided she no longer wants to pursue the case, her attorney says.

                Arizona ruling backs manufacturer in vehicle safety device liability case

                Arizona ruling backs manufacturer in vehicle safety device liability case

                While those who make and sell vehicles are obliged to ensure their products allow them to obey traffic laws, it does not negate a driver's responsibility to maintain control, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled in a safety device liability case.

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