Experts Identify Teenage Revolutionary War Soldier 246 Years After Death
DNA analysis has revealed the identity of Private John Pumphrey, a Maryland teenager who died at the Battle of Camden in 1780.
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DNA analysis has revealed the identity of Private John Pumphrey, a Maryland teenager who died at the Battle of Camden in 1780.
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Israeli military operations and settler violence have escalated in Palestinian territories, resulting in dozens of deaths and widespread destruction amid political developments in Israel.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 6:37 AM
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Iranian missile strikes on Jordanian territory highlight growing risks for Jordan, a key US ally, as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 7:23 PMpolitics
Following the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan, Sen. Mark Warner criticized the ongoing conflict with Iran and highlighted the current toll on U.S. forces.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 5:53 PMpolitics
The U.S. State Department issued a global caution to Americans abroad amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after an Iranian missile and drone strike killed two U.S. service members in Jordan.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 4:58 PMworld
Iranian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, killing two US troops and leaving one missing amid escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Gulf region.
BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 7:15 PMpolitics
CENTCOM confirms casualties among U.S. forces following Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on military bases in Jordan amid escalating tensions over alleged ceasefire breaches.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 6:49 PMus
Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison filed a lawsuit against Unity Medical Center, alleging they were switched as newborns in 1988 and raised by each other’s biological families.
Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 5:00 PMworld
The newly announced barrier in the Jordan Valley is severing Palestinian access to farmland and displacing families, according to local officials and Israeli NGOs.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 6:02 AMgeneral
Two men discovered through DNA testing that they were switched at birth at Unity Medical Center in 1988 and are now suing the hospital for the impact on their lives.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 18, 2026, 4:46 AMworld
Mary Robinson and Helen Clark urge international pressure on Israel amid settlement expansion and rising violence in the West Bank.
ABC Australia News | Jul 17, 2026, 7:51 PMworld
A deadly fire at a foster care facility near Algiers has claimed 11 lives, including children, and injured 19 others as Algeria battles an intense heatwave and widespread fires.
Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 7:54 AMgeneral
A lawsuit claims two baby boys born at Unity Medical Center in 1988 were mistakenly switched and raised by each other's biological families for over 36 years.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 7:18 AMworld
Despite a months-old ceasefire with Hamas, Israeli strikes on Gaza have resulted in multiple deaths over two days, drawing condemnation from the United Nations Human Rights Office.
Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 5:30 AMpolitics
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared together before Congress on July 14, 2026, urging lawmakers to allocate more funds to address growing security threats against the Court and its members.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 10:57 PM
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Local teams and civil defense personnel in Gaza persist in recovering remains from rubble despite equipment shortages and safety risks following the Israel-Hamas war.
UN News | Jul 11, 2026, 10:06 PM
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Following a ProPublica investigation, two Democratic members of Congress call on the CDC to address increasing refusals of the vitamin K shot for newborns, linked to preventable bleeding and deaths.
ProPublica | Jul 10, 2026, 9:33 PM
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Representatives from 12 countries engaged in a virtual field visit to a Gaza displacement site, learning firsthand about residents' critical needs amid ongoing access challenges.
UN News | Jul 10, 2026, 6:04 AM
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The National Capital Planning Commission granted initial approval for Donald Trump’s 250-foot Independence Arch despite public opposition and ongoing debate over federal height restrictions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 10, 2026, 1:39 AM
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Shahleena Musk steps down as the Country Liberal Party-backed scrutiny committee advances contentious amendments opposed by multiple groups.
ABC Australia News | Jul 9, 2026, 2:05 PM
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The potential removal of temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants may worsen staffing shortages amid America’s rapidly aging population.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 12:11 PM
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel delivered a sharp critique of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Tel Aviv University, urging significant changes in the U.S.-Israeli relationship and conditional American support.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 12:55 AM
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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify next week regarding the court’s fiscal 2027 budget request, including increased security funding.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 6:03 PM
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More than 1,400 cases of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease have been reported in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with health workers supporting affected families to overcome fear and stigma.
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