Hundreds of people gathered outside a Massachusetts court to support Lindsay Clancy, who is on trial for killing her three children. Her lawyer says she was mentally ill and should not be held responsible, while prosecutors argue she planned the crime. The case has drawn attention to postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness related to childbirth.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children in January 2023.
She was a former labor and delivery nurse.
Clancy’s lawyer says she has postpartum psychosis, linked to stress and hormonal changes after childbirth.
Clancy attempted suicide by jumping from a second-story window and is now paralyzed from the waist down.
Prosecutors claim Clancy planned the killings and sent her husband away to carry out the crime.
Around 300 supporters, mostly women in pink, rallied outside the courthouse to raise awareness about mental health.
The trial is livestreamed and has highlighted how women’s mental health concerns can be dismissed.
Supporters carry signs saying “Peace for Lindsay” and “Justice for Lindsay.”
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A Florida man who supports President Donald Trump said he does not regret voting for him after his wife was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while her green card application was pending. His wife, a Colombian national, was arrested at an airport for overstaying her visa, even though she had applied for permanent residency through marriage.
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Gloria Barazone, a Colombian national, was detained by ICE at Newark airport in July while traveling within the U.S.
She had entered the U.S. on a tourist visa and later applied for a green card through her husband, a U.S. citizen.
At the time of detention, her green card, work authorization, and Social Security number applications were still pending.
She had a Florida Real ID driver’s license, which indicates official identification.
ICE arrested her as part of a targeted enforcement operation citing visa overstay.
After arrest, she was moved between facilities in New Jersey, Louisiana, and Texas, complicating legal efforts to release her.
Her husband contacted Republican lawmakers for help but was told consent forms from his wife were needed for intervention.
The husband supports most of President Trump’s policies despite his wife’s detention.
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President Donald Trump is hosting an IndyCar race called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix this weekend on the streets around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The race will cover 250 miles on a 1.66-mile track near important national landmarks and is part of the country’s 250th birthday celebrations. Some historic preservationists are concerned that vibrations from the race may damage delicate artwork on nearby historic buildings.
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The race track is 1.66 miles long and runs along Pennsylvania Avenue and Independence Avenue near the U.S. Capitol.
The event includes 147 laps, covering 250 miles, and is expected to last about three hours.
The main race starts Sunday at around 1:10 p.m. ET, with practice and qualifying runs on Saturday.
Streets around the National Mall are closed for the race, and safety barriers and fences are in place.
Roads have been resurfaced and over 200 manhole covers welded shut to keep them secure during the race.
The event is free and expected to draw about 140,000 spectators each day, with 100,000 tickets distributed by lottery.
Top IndyCar drivers, including Felix Rosenqvist (winner of the 2026 Indianapolis 500), will compete.
Historic preservationists worry that race vibrations could harm frescoes on nearby historic buildings.
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The United States sent 20 people deported from the U.S. to Liberia on Thursday. These deportations are part of a new agreement where Liberia will receive a total of 1,200 migrants from various regions as part of immigration enforcement.
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20 deportees arrived in Liberia from the U.S. on Thursday.
They landed at Roberts International Airport near Monrovia, Liberia’s capital.
Liberia agreed to take in 1,200 migrants deported from the U.S. under a new deal.
This is one of the largest deportation agreements with a third country under President Trump’s immigration policies.
The 1,200 deportees will come from Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean.
The information was confirmed by Liberia’s Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah.
The deal is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to reduce illegal immigration by deporting migrants to other countries.
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The number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell to 206,000 last week, indicating that layoffs remain low. The four-week average of claims slightly increased to 204,000, but overall job security appears strong for most Americans.
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Unemployment claims dropped from 212,000 to 206,000 last week.
The four-week average of claims rose slightly to 204,000 from 199,750.
Jobless claims represent how many people lose jobs and seek benefits.
Low claims suggest layoffs are not common right now.
Claims have stayed around 200,000 to 230,000 weekly for the past year.
Economists use claims data to predict future job market trends.
The data was reported by the U.S. Labor Department.
The job market remains relatively stable despite some challenges.
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Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts got support from Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for his upcoming Senate primary race. Markey is competing against Representative Seth Moulton in the Democratic primary.
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Ed Markey is the current Democratic Senator from Massachusetts.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic Representative from New York.
Ocasio-Cortez publicly endorsed Markey on Thursday.
Markey and Seth Moulton, a Democratic Representative from Massachusetts, are running against each other in the primary.
Both candidates aim to appeal to Democratic voters who are critical of the political establishment.
The race is part of the lead-up to the general election for the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts.
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Commentator Bill O’Reilly said that an endorsement from President Trump is not as influential as it used to be. He linked this change to issues surrounding a conflict with Iran. The discussion included Florida Republican Byron Donalds, who received Trump’s support in his race for governor.
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Bill O’Reilly made comments about President Trump’s endorsement power on Wednesday.
O’Reilly believes Trump’s endorsement does not carry the same weight as before.
The change is connected to a war involving Iran.
Chris Cuomo from NewsNation joined the conversation with O’Reilly.
They talked about Byron Donalds, a Republican running for governor in Florida.
Donalds has received an endorsement from President Trump.
The article does not specify Donalds’ reaction to this view.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized an emergency use of a chewable drug called Trio to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and puppies. This parasite feeds on living tissue and can cause serious wounds and infections, so dog owners in affected areas should watch for symptoms and seek veterinary care quickly.
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The FDA gave emergency use approval on August 13 for Trio, a monthly chewable medication by Zoetis, to treat New World screwworm in dogs.
The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae eat living tissue, causing serious damage to warm-blooded animals.
Female flies lay eggs around wounds, and larvae hatch within 24 hours before burrowing and feeding on tissue.
Symptoms include wounds that rapidly enlarge or look like they are being eaten away, swelling, redness, bad smells, and visible maggots.
Serious signs include lethargy, fever, loss of appetite, weakness, and pale gums.
Trio contains three active ingredients, with sarolaner working against the parasite; it was already FDA-approved for other parasites in dogs.
Treatment often involves multiple steps, including removing larvae, managing wounds, and supportive care, beyond just giving the drug.
Owners should check dogs regularly and get veterinary care immediately if they see signs of infestation, especially in or near affected geographic areas.
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The 2026 GCSE results show that the overall pass rate across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland stayed about the same as last year, at 67.3%. However, there are concerns about the growing number of older students retaking exams in England, lower pass rates among these resitting students, regional differences in results, and some slipping grades among girls.
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The GCSE pass rate (grade 4/C or above) in 2026 was 67.3%, nearly unchanged from 67.4% in 2025.
Pass rates by region: England 67%, Wales 62.3%, Northern Ireland 83.6%.
Top grades (7/A or above) slightly increased from 21.9% to 22%.
About 24.3% of English and maths GCSE exams in England were taken by people aged 17 or older, mostly resitting students.
Resitting students have lower pass rates: 19.8% for English and 15.3% for maths.
The Department for Education plans to introduce a new, lower qualification (Level 1) in 2028 to help students who struggle with GCSEs.
There is a growing regional divide in England's results, with some areas still lagging behind pre-Covid levels.
Boys' and girls' grade differences are narrowing, mainly because of a small drop in girls' results rather than improvement in boys'.
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A new temporary monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honors over 41 million U.S. veterans and service members by displaying their names on large digital flags. Visitors can search for individual names using a QR code, and the full list of names can also be accessed online.
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The National Military Monument shows more than 41 million names of U.S. veterans and military members from all conflicts in U.S. history.
It features two large digital displays designed to look like American flags with names scrolling continuously.
About 6,000 names are visible at once, cycling every 45 seconds, taking days to show all names.
Visitors can scan a QR code to find a specific name and have it displayed on the flags in real time.
An online database at monument250.com allows people across the country to search for names included in the monument.
The monument was created by USAA as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Names were collected from various public records and veteran organizations, though some names might be missing.
Families can submit information to add missing names to the monument’s database.
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President Donald Trump took control of the Kennedy Center by changing its leadership and became chairman. His efforts to rename the center to include his own name led to protests, artist boycotts, and legal challenges. The dispute has caused many performers and advisers to leave the center.
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In early 2025, President Trump replaced Kennedy Center board members and became chairman.
Richard Grenell, an ally of Trump, also got a top role in the center.
Trump and his team aimed to focus on popular shows that would sell more tickets and reduce politically charged programming.
Several famous artists, including Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes, and Ben Folds, quit due to disagreements with the changes.
The producers of the musical Hamilton canceled a planned performance at the center.
In December 2025, the board voted to rename the center the Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.
The renaming caused new backlash, with artists canceling shows and public criticism.
Joe Kennedy III, a relative of President Kennedy, spoke out against the renaming, saying the center is a memorial for JFK.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States will carry out a major economic operation against Iran. He described this action as the "most crushing economic operation ever taken" and called it "an Economic D-Day."
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The U.S. has been involved in a conflict with Iran for six months.
President Trump made this announcement about escalating economic measures against Iran.
He compared the planned operation to "D-Day," which was a major military invasion during World War II.
The operation aims to heavily impact Iran’s economy.
No specific details about the economic measures have been released yet.
This move signals a significant increase in pressure on Iran through economic means.
The announcement was made publicly and covered by ABC News.
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The CDC reported that a salmonella outbreak connected to eating certain jalapeño peppers has risen to 431 cases in 32 states. So far, 57 people have been hospitalized, but there have been no deaths.
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The outbreak is linked to specific types of jalapeño peppers.
There are now 431 confirmed cases across 32 states.
57 people have been hospitalized due to salmonella infection.
No deaths have been reported in this outbreak.
The number of cases has increased from 345 cases in 27 states earlier.
The CDC is monitoring the situation and providing updates.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
People should be careful when consuming peppers and practice good food safety.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) faced criticism after lifting a ban on sugar imports from a Dominican Republic company accused of using forced labor. A watchdog group reported that forced labor still exists on sugarcane farms in the Dominican Republic, prompting a U.S. senator to demand more information about the ban’s removal.
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In 2022, CBP banned imports from Central Romana Corporation, Ltd. over forced labor and poor working conditions.
The ban was lifted last year during President Trump’s administration.
A nonprofit called Corporate Accountability Lab said forced labor is still happening at these sugarcane farms.
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden asked CBP for documents explaining why the ban was reversed.
Wyden expressed concern that political influence may have affected the decision.
CBP acknowledged the request for information but has not given a comment yet.
Forced labor means people are made to work against their will under harsh conditions.
The Dominican Republic exports a large amount of sugar to the U.S.
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Dan Scavino, White House deputy chief of staff, criticized former staff members on social media. He told those fired or not hired to stop speaking negatively about the administration and accept their job loss.
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Dan Scavino is the White House deputy chief of staff.
He made a public post on social media using strong language.
The post targeted former staffers who had been fired or not hired.
Scavino accused them of doing poor work.
He advised them to stop criticizing the administration in the media.
The phrase "take the L" means to accept defeat or loss.
The administration referred to is President Donald Trump’s team.
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Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia are the three finalist cities to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. The Democratic National Committee will take several months to make the final decision, with the event planned for August 7-10, 2028.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia as finalists to host the 2028 convention.
Atlanta and Chicago were contenders earlier but did not make the final list.
The DNC started accepting bids from cities in September 2025 and visited sites in April and May.
The 2028 Democratic National Convention is scheduled for August 7-10, 2028.
The final host city will be chosen by the Democratic National Convention Committee in the coming months.
Philadelphia last hosted the convention in 2016; Boston in 2004; Denver in 2008.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago.
The convention will officially announce the party's nominee for president for the 2028 election.
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Max D Lederer Jr., the longtime publisher of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, announced his retirement after reporting clashes with President Donald Trump’s administration. The departure follows the publication’s recent coverage of a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during an extended deployment.
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Max D Lederer Jr. has been publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years and will retire on September 30.
Lederer said his leadership views differ from the Department of Defense's direction for the newspaper.
Stars and Stripes is a military newspaper founded in 1861 that serves about 1.4 million readers daily.
The publication is funded mainly by the Department of Defense but aims to keep editorial independence.
Recently, Stars and Stripes and other military outlets reported on poor conditions and mental health issues on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months without a standard port stop, the longest ever for a U.S. aircraft carrier.
Reports described severe burnout among sailors, food shortages, and broken hygiene facilities on the ship.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal called for urgent action and questioned if the Navy can sustain this high operational pace.
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Green card applicants in the U.S. may face stricter checks to see if they rely too much on government help. This includes looking at whether their family members have used health or social services.
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A "public charge" is someone who depends mainly on government support.
Immigration officials use the public charge rule to decide if a green card applicant might be a burden.
The new guidance would increase the scrutiny on applicants by considering family members’ use of public services.
Health and social service program use by U.S. citizen children or relatives can be taken into account.
The changes affect how green card applications are reviewed for dependence on government aid.
The goal is to identify whether applicants or their families rely heavily on public benefits.
This policy applies to people seeking permanent residence (green cards) in the United States.
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USAA opened The National Military Monument in Washington, D.C., to honor over 41 million U.S. veterans. The monument is a special tribute created for America's 250th birthday and will remain open until November 12.
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The National Military Monument is located in Washington, D.C.
It honors more than 41 million U.S. veterans who have served the country.
The monument was unveiled to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
USAA, a financial services company for military members, sponsored the monument.
The monument will be open to the public through November 12.
Rob Braggs is a Senior Vice President at USAA and spoke about the monument.
More details can be found at usaa.com/monument250.
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The Trump administration plans to allow oil and gas drilling near Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico, a protected U.S. world heritage site. This move removes a drilling-free buffer zone and has raised concerns from UNESCO, conservationists, tribal leaders, and others about potential environmental and cultural damage.
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The plan removes a 10-mile (16 km) drilling-free buffer zone around Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Chaco Culture site is a U.S. world heritage site with great cultural and historical importance.
UNESCO says extractive activities like drilling threaten world heritage sites and must be assessed carefully.
The U.S. has 27 world heritage sites, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Statue of Liberty.
President Trump supports expanding fossil fuel drilling and has called the U.S. the largest oil and gas holder worldwide.
The Everglades is currently listed as a world heritage site “in danger” from pollution and development.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposed the policy change to allow drilling near Chaco.
The plan received around 100,000 mostly critical public comments in a 14-day period.
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland opposed removing the buffer zone, citing potential irreversible damage.
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