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A federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House because the project lacks congressional approval. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)

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Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed Speaks at a General Election Kickoff Rally for Michigan Demcrats at Renaissance High School Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Rep.-elect Max Miller, R-Ohio, arrives for new member orientation check-in and program registration in Washington, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

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Keith Hallegua and Elias Josephai are among the last Jews in Kochi, India, a community with roots dating back centuries. Hallegua, a Paradesi Jew, and Josephai, a Malabari Jew, maintain their synagogues despite dwindling numbers. (AP video/Rishi Lekhi)

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This image released by Universal Pictures shows Monica Barbaro, left, and Callum Turner in a scene from "One Night Only." (Nicole Rivelli/Universal Pictures via AP)

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    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito attends a meeting in Rome, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

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Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella waves after receiving the presidential sash from Senate President Honorio Henriquez during his inauguration in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella waves after receiving the presidential sash from Senate President Honorio Henriquez during his inauguration in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella arrives with his family for his inauguration in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)
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Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella arrives with his family for his inauguration in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)

Colombia President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella arrives with his wive Ana Lucia Pineda for his inauguration in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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Colombia President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella arrives with his wive Ana Lucia Pineda for his inauguration in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa arrives for the inauguration of Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa arrives for the inauguration of Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Argentina's President Javier Milei arrives for the inauguration of Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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Argentina’s President Javier Milei arrives for the inauguration of Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella delivers a statement by video to journalists in Cali, Colombia, ahead of his inauguration, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella delivers a statement by video to journalists in Cali, Colombia, ahead of his inauguration, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

An opponent of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella protests on the day of his inauguration in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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An opponent of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella protests on the day of his inauguration in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

Supporters of outgoing President Gustavo Petro protest against President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on his inauguration day in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/John Vizcaino)
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Supporters of outgoing President Gustavo Petro protest against President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on his inauguration day in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/John Vizcaino)

A soldier combs the plume on a fellow soldier's ceremonial helmet as they prepare for a military parade honoring President Abelardo de la Espriella on his inauguration day in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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A soldier combs the plume on a fellow soldier’s ceremonial helmet as they prepare for a military parade honoring President Abelardo de la Espriella on his inauguration day in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

A worker lays out the red carpet at the Universidad Santiago de Cali arena, where the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella will take place, in Cali, Colombia, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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A worker lays out the red carpet at the Universidad Santiago de Cali arena, where the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella will take place, in Cali, Colombia, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro unveils his portrait, painted by Jaime Rojas, left, in the gallery of Colombian former presidents during his final week in office at the presidential palace in Bogota, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro unveils his portrait, painted by Jaime Rojas, left, in the gallery of Colombian former presidents during his final week in office at the presidential palace in Bogota, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

A soldier keeps watch from the turret of an armored vehicle ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)
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A soldier keeps watch from the turret of an armored vehicle ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella salutes after taking the oath of office in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella salutes after taking the oath of office in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Francesca kisses her father, Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella, after he took the oath of office in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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Francesca kisses her father, Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella, after he took the oath of office in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe arrives for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)
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Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe arrives for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)

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    1. A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes as a blaze kills dozer operator in Oregon

       

    2. Lindsay Clancy trial spotlights her psychiatric care before she killed her 3 children

       
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    3. Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

       
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    Crime

    Colin Gray, father of the Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, enters the courtroom during his sentencing hearing at Barrow County Superior Court on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Winder, Ga. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool)

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    1. Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate

       

    2. Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

       
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    3. Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, charged with organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, is on trial

       

    Politics

    Cameron Hamilton testifies during a hearing to examine his nomination to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, June 17, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

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    1. Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation

       
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    Entertainment

    This combination of images show, from left, Zendaya at "The Odyssey" premiere in New York on July 14, 2026, Demi Moore at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2026, and Lady Gaga at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026. (AP Photo)

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    SCIENCE

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    1. Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root

       
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    2. Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement

       
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    3. SpaceX shares rise even as company insiders get a chance to sell for the first time

       
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    Climate

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