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Nine Dead and 60 Injured in Nine Separate Mass Shootings Across the US

Over a violent weekend, nine mass shootings occurred in multiple states, resulting in nine deaths and at least 60 injuries, according to authorities.

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The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 5:07 AM

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A confrontation between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea has escalated tensions, with a Philippine sailor injured and both nations trading accusations.

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Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 4:15 AM

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Darline Graham Announces Bid for Full Senate Term, Focuses on Domestic Issues

Following the death of her brother Lindsey Graham, Darline Graham Nordone announces her run for a full six-year Senate term, emphasizing kitchen-table issues over foreign policy.

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Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports, Citing Long-Defunct Law

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US Tightens Restrictions on Defence Contractors Sourcing Key Materials from China and Other Nations

President Donald Trump signed an order to limit waivers for critical minerals from non-allied countries, aiming to secure US defence supply chains.

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US Accuses China of Operating Three Spy Sites in Cuba to Monitor American Military

A recent State Department report alleges China has expanded its intelligence presence in Cuba, using the island as a strategic base to surveil US military activities.

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Queensland Taxpayers Spend Nearly $35,000 on MPs' Overnight Stays at Parliament

Overnight stays by Queensland Members of Parliament at the parliamentary annexe surged to 191 last financial year, prompting a fringe benefits tax bill close to $35,000.

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Trump Shifts Focus to China After Supreme Court Rejects Birthright Citizenship Restriction

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The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 10:05 AM

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Despite widespread support for telehealth in healthcare, a federal law in Australia continues to prohibit doctors from discussing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) via electronic communication, forcing patients to endure significant hardship.

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Former Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah Withdraws from Democratic Senate Primary

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The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 5:45 AM

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The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:57 PM

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