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13 hikers, including several children, rescued after getting lost on Arizona trail amid high heat
Thirteen people were rescued after getting lost on an Arizona hiking trail during high heat on Friday, including three children and an adult who were transported to the hospital, authorities said. The group, who were in town for a family reunion, started hiking the Gateway Loop Trail in Scottsdale around 7:30 a.m. local time, according to the Scottsdale Fire Department. The hikers were off the trail and were running out of water, according to Scottsdale Fire Capt. Dave Folio, who said the grou
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Top Sinaloa cartel leaders, including son of El Chapo, taken into US custody: DOJ
Two top leaders of the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel have been taken into custody by United States authorities to face charges for their role in leading the group's vast drug trafficking enterprise, the Department of Justice announced Thursday. Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of "El Chapo" Guzman, were placed under arrest in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday, according to Attorney General Merrick Garland. "Both men are facing multiple charges in the
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Former FBI agent Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ: Lawyers
Former FBI agent Pete Strzok, who was fired from the bureau in 2018 after his disparaging text messages about Donald Trump were made public, has reached a settlement with the Justice Department over his claims that his privacy rights were violated, according to his lawyers. In his 2019 lawsuit, Strzok and his lawyers argued that the FBI and DOJ unlawfully disclosed his private text messages disparaging Trump before and after the 2016 presidential election -- including the time frame during whic
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Wildfires break out across California: Latest fire and smoke maps
Wildfires are exploding across the West, especially in California, where the Park Fire has now grown to be the biggest in the state this year. There are currently 11 wildfires over 1,000 acres burning in California, according to Cal Fire. The largest of those is the Park Fire, burning in Butte and Tehama counties, just north of Chico, which grew to over 178,000 acres on Friday with 0% containment.
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Zoom calls for Harris bring funds, excitement from celebrities and supporters
Less than a week after Vice President Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign in the wake of President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race, supporters are hitting the ground running -- and gathering online in video calls, with some claiming record-breaking turnout and massive fundraising hauls. A few even boast celebrity backing -- with well-known stars calling on attendees to support Harris' presidential run. The calls were organized across a diverse swath of Harris' supporters, inc
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Trump meets with Netanyahu for 1st time post-presidency amid Israel-Hamas war
Former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spent Friday morning meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the first meeting for the pair since Trump left office. The high-stakes meeting comes as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate and the Israel-Hamas war is a top foreign policy issue heading into November's election. Netanyahu met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris separately on Thursday and delivered an address to Congress earl
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Harris’ blitz to define herself as Trump’s team races to beat her to it
Since getting thrust into the race for president after President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he would step aside, Vice President Kamala Harris and her team have been racing to define her to the American people as their attention turns to the newly energized campaign before Donald Trump could beat her to the punch. In a shift, the vice president, who has served as San Francisco's district attorney and California's attorney general, is leaning heavily into that part of her resume -- which was l
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Vance responds to 'childless cat ladies' backlash, claims Democrats are 'anti-family'
Vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance went on the "Megyn Kelly Show" podcast Friday to defend his past remarks where he questioned Democratic leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, for not having biological children, referring to them as "childless cat ladies." Vance made the comments in 2021, but they have recently resurfaced after former first lady Hillary Clinton shared a clip of the comments on X earlie
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What to know about the updated COVID vaccines coming this fall
As summer begins to wind down and many children and teenagers across the U.S. get ready to head back to school next month, it also means updated COVID-19 vaccines are around the corner. Health officials have used the term "updated vaccines" in anticipation of needing to formulate a new vaccine every year to match circulating variants as is done for the flu shot. "Historically, when we're talking about COVID vaccines, we're talking about boosters that would happen at some time post your previou
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Johnson ramps up attacks on VP Harris during visit to southern border in California
During a visit to the southern border shared with California and Mexico on Thursday, Speaker Mike Johnson ramped up attacks on the Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her a "San Francisco radical" who "bears responsibility for this disaster" as "border czar." The visit included a press conference along a border fence called "Whiskey 8" in San Ysidro, California -- south of San Diego -- with California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa as well as a tour of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection fac
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Jasper Fire: Latest map after wildfires break out in Jasper National Park in Alberta
The perimeter of the Jasper Wildfire Complex was estimated to be 36,000 hectares (approximately 89,000 acres) as of Thursday night, according to Jasper National Park. The complex includes two wildfires that ignited on Monday in Jasper National Park and have since combined, as well as the Utopia Wildfire, which started on July 19 near Miette Hot Springs. "Crews will take advantage of this time to make as much progress as possible to suppress the wildfire and reduce further spread," Jasper Natio
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A woman who took an abortion pill was charged with murder. She is now suing prosecutors
A Texas woman who self-managed her abortion is suing prosecutors and a local sheriff after she was held in jail for two nights on a murder charge that was ultimately dismissed. Lizelle Gonzalez, a Star County, Texas, resident, filed a civil rights complaint alleging that hospital staff provided her private information to prosecutors and the county sheriff who later charged her with murder, according to court documents. Under Texas' multiple abortion bans, it is not a crime for a woman to obtai
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Kamala Harris to take over for Biden after support from Pelosi, Obama
Vice President Kamala Harris' emergence as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination is a historic moment for the United States, as she seems poised to become the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket. The 2024 general election will be the first since 1976 that does not include someone named Bush, Clinton or Biden on the ticket. Harris quickly garnered support from influential Democrats and raised a record $81 million within 24 hours of President J
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As Harris weighs VP pick, climate groups say they're 'all in' on campaign
As Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign gains momentum, many environmental advocacy groups say they're "all in" to help her win the White House. Groups like the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), Sierra Club, and NRDC Action Fund have already endorsed her campaign. Tiernan Sittenfeld, senior vice president for government affairs for the LCV, told ABC News that her organization is eager to support the Harris campaign and said she thinks the goal now should be "building on the p
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Trump mocks Kamala Harris' name but her campaign is putting it front and center
As Donald Trump pivots his focus to Vice President Kamala Harris, one point of attack toward his new 2024 opponent is an old ploy: mispronouncing and mocking her name. Earlier this week, at his first rally since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, Trump bungled Harris's name dozens of times in the span of his nearly 90-minute stump speech. For years, Harris has been referred to by Trump, Republicans and conservative media like Fox News by only her first name rather than "vice presiden
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Harris' candidacy has led to surge in Black voter enthusiasm. It could make a difference in swing states
When Jotaka Eaddy, the founder of Black women's leadership network Win With Black Women, heard Sunday that President Joe Biden had decided he wouldn't run for reelection, clearing the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic Party's first Black woman presidential nominee, her first thought was "Oh my God, what a time to be alive." Formed in 2020, Win With Black Women has met by Zoom most Sundays for almost four years, drawing hundreds of attendees and support from names lik
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Quiz: How well do you know the top dogs of politics?
A gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a stump speech, prompting him to sport an ear bandage at the Republican National Convention the following week and deliver a half-gripping, half-rambling, record-setting 90 minute speech. Then President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, in a move that is unprecedented in modern politics and kicked off a week of breathless veepstakes, coconut memes, a
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Man arrested in connection with California wildfire that has burned more than 160,000 acres
A Northern California wildland fire that exploded overnight into the state's largest blaze this wildfire season, destroying structures and prompting thousands of evacuations, was allegedly started by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully, authorities said Thursday. The 48-year-old arson suspect linked to starting the Park Fire in Butte County near the city of Chico was arrested Thursday morning and jailed without bail, said Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey. Stout was allegedly
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New Corvette ZR1 revealed: Inside the car's 'mind-blowing' specs
Meet the 2025 Corvette ZR1. The ZR1 now holds the title for the "fastest and most powerful" Vette ever produced. Chevrolet's engineers pushed the boundaries of engine architecture with the ZR1, squeezing 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque from the 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8.
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Harvey Weinstein transferred to hospital, has COVID-19 and double pneumonia: Rep
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for a "myriad of health conditions" and has also contracted COVID-19 and double pneumonia, according to his representative. Weinstein, 72, was transferred to the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in Manhattan, his representative and prison consultant, Craig Rothfeld, said Thursday. "In addition, Mr. Weinstein tested positive for COVID and contracted double pneumonia in his lungs," Rothfeld said.
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2024 Paris Olympics: How to watch Katie Ledecky compete in swimming
Here's how to watch Katie Ledecky make a splash at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Toyota will replace engines in 100,000 recalled Tundras and Lexus LXs
Toyota recalled about 102,000 units of the Tundra and the Lexus LX due to an engine problem. It will replace the engine in affected vehicles.
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Mariners land LF Randy Arozarena in deal with Rays
The Rays are receiving a trio of minor-league players in return for the former ALCS MVP.
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How to watch Diving at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Full schedule, where to stream meets and more
The Olympic diving competition begins on July 27.
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Céline Dion delivers emotional performance at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony — her first since cancelling tour due to Stiff Person Syndrome: Signs, symptoms & how it affected her voice
The 56-year-old Canadian singer has been experiencing symptoms of SPS for the last 17 years.
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Celine Dion fans rejoice as Canadian icon performs on Eiffel Tower to cap Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Friday marked Dion's first live performance since the superstar singer revealed she was living with a rare, progressive disorder known as Stiff Person Syndrome.
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Training camp whispers from Bears, Packers, Commanders and Cowboys camp | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Training camps are opening across the country and there's no better time to get an insider's perspective on the biggest whispers at the buzziest camps. Yahoo's senior NFL writer Jori Epstein joins Matt Harmon to share her biggest observations and what she's hearing from Bears, Packers, Commanders and Cowboys camp.
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This knit jacket is better than J.Crew's coatigan, fans say — it's down to $32
Why wait for chilly weather? This polished layer will keep you toasty when the A/C is blasting, and it's over 50% off.
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Apple’s M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM is $200 off right now
Apple’s M3 MacBook Air combines Apple’s lightest and thinnest laptop design with the cutting-edge horsepower of the latest Apple silicon chip. You can get the 2024 model on sale for $200 off right now.
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Lady Gaga's performance at Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony leaves fans confused
The American singer opened the ceremony performing cabaret style on the banks of the River Seine as viewers asked 'Is she French?'
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Canada floats into Paris Olympics in style as first-of-its-kind opening ceremony kicks off 2024 Games
Team Canada takes to the Seine River with Andre De Grasse and Maude Charron leading the way.
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Was Blake Lively's dress for the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' afterparty ugly? Cast your vote now
Bold-coloured outfits and dark black gowns were favourite styles for numerous A-list stars over the past several days.
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Who is leading the race to become Kamala Harris's running mate? New Yahoo News poll shows support for top contenders.
A Yahoo News guide to the top Democratic vice-presidential contenders
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2 charts show why the stock market sell-off isn't done yet
The stock market rally has started to wobble in July and market strategists believe this could be the start of the average pullback seen in bull markets.
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Olympics opening ceremony: Flying cauldron and Celine Dion close spectacular (rain-hit) event
A drenched opening ceremony couldn't dampen the Olympic spirit as the Paris Games officially opened with a stunning Olympic cauldron floating in the sky.
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Team Canada will be wearing this to the Olympics opening ceremony — shop our picks
Now, let's all wear Lululemon and manifest gold medals across the board for Team Canada.
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Why stocks could be nearing a 10% correction
Stocks could be headed for a long-overdue breather.
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Netanyahu faces pressure on a ceasefire deal, what to expect at the Olympics opening ceremony, Billy Joel ends historic residency
Get caught up on this morning’s news: Olympics opening ceremony, Netanyahu’s U.S. visit continues and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter
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2024 Paris Olympics: Best Opening Ceremony photos, from the Eiffel Tower light show to Céline Dion's performance
From an incredible Eiffel Tower light show to Céline Dion returning to the stage, see some of the best moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
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I fell for these butt-lifting leggings — on sale at Amazon starting at just $12
Is it possible for booty-sculpting bottoms to do their job TOO well? Find out and save nearly 50%.
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These cushy arch-supporting sandals are down to $14 (lower than Prime Day!)
Stay cute, cool and comfy in lightweight ergonomic recovery slides made with shock-absorbing EVA.
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Team USA swimmers reveal one ‘foul’ habit they all do in the pool: ‘That’s just how it goes’
One two-time Olympic champion says she does it ‘in every single pool I’ve swam in’
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Grandmother kills college track coach in murder-suicide in wealthy New York neighborhood: police
The NYPD said Friday morning that Marisa Galloway, 46, had been gunned down on a Manhattan street by Kathleen Leigh, the 66-year-old grandmother of her 4-year-old daughter.
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Donald Trump Seen in Public Without Ear Bandage
Donald Trump ditched his ear bandage for his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday. The former president’s right ear returned to public life after being injured during the assassination attempt on the former president on July 13.The former president’s large bandage became an impromptu fashion statement during the Republican National Convention with some attendees donning DIY wound dressings. Following the convention, Trump swapped out his bulky white gauze for a thin n
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Trump’s Pathetic Excuse Why He Can’t Debate Kamala Just Disappeared
Donald Trump blamed his backing out on Barack Obama.
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Alison Chao’s father arrested by Monterey Park police
The father of a 15-year-old girl whose missing persons case made national headlines has been arrested and faces possible charges for child abduction, conspiracy and falsifying a police report. On Friday, the Monterey Park Police Department announced that Jeffery Chao was arrested following an “extensive investigation.” Chao’s daughter, Alison, was reported missing on July 16 […]
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Melania Trump’s Memoir Announcement Prompts A Very Embarrassing Reminder
The former first lady received an awkward flashback to her husband Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.
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Exclusive: CNN survey finds 48 states say Harris can get on ballot instead of Biden, rejecting claim switch breaks state laws
The election authorities of at least 48 states, both Republicans and Democrats, say there are no obstacles that would prevent Vice President Kamala Harris from getting on election ballots if she becomes the official Democratic presidential nominee, as expected.
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Social media reacts to Peyton Manning, Kelly Clarkson on NBC's Paris opening ceremony coverage
Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson made their Olympics coverage debut at the opening ceremony. But their debuts produced received mixed reactions.
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