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• James Webb telescope captures end stages of dying star's life

  03-08-2023 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The images captured by the James Webb telescope show the star in an unprecedented level of detail.
  
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• ISIS says its leader was killed by militants in Syria and names successor

  03-08-2023 22:39 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Islamic State group announced the death in Syria of its little-known leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi and named his successor.
  
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• President Lula's former lawyer takes seat on Brazilian Supreme Court

  03-08-2023 22:31 via foxnews.com
  
  The former personal lawyer of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is taking a seat on the country’s Supreme Court on Thursday amid criticism that their relationship poses a conflict of interest. Lula appointed Cristiano Zanin in June, drawing accusations from the opposition that he is jeopardizing the impartiality of Brazil's highest court by making a friend one of its justices. The president denies having a friendship with the lawyer. Zanin, who holds a law degree from th
  
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• Philippine troops find wreck of missing trainer plane, recover bodies of pilot, student

  03-08-2023 22:30 via foxnews.com
  
  Philippine troops found the wreckage of a small plane and retrieved the bodies of its Filipino trainer pilot and his Indian student Thursday after a three-day search that was hampered by bad weather, officials said. The Cessna 152 crashed in a hinterland village near Luna town in the mountainous northern province of Apayao, which lies east of Ilocos Norte province, where the plane took off on Tuesday. SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING AIRCRAFT CARRYING TRAINER PILOT, STUDENT IN PHILIPPINES Army troop
  
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• 'This is messed up': Las Vegas sphere displays massive eyeball

  03-08-2023 21:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The venue displays different sphere-shaped images, but the blinking eye has stood out.
  
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• A World Cup of shocks: Germany & Brazil out; Jamaica, Morocco & South Africa progress

  03-08-2023 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Women's World Cup is throwing up more shocks and surprises than ever before, as big names go out and underdogs progress.
  
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• WATCH: Motorists amused as elephant says goodbye to the circus

  03-08-2023 17:53 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Nellie or not, this elephant said goodbye to the circus and off it went, causing much amusement for motorists who spotted the runaway near a supermarket.
  
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• Canada wildfires have already doubled smoke emissions record set last year

  03-08-2023 17:16 via theguardian.com
  
  EU’s climate monitor tracks fire emissions as wildfires are expected to continue to burn for weeks or even monthsHuge wildfires in Canada have already spewed out twice the smoke emissions than the previous whole-year record, the EU’s climate monitor said on Thursday, with the blazes expected to continue to scorch their way through forests for weeks or even months.The devastating wildfires have burned some 30m acres (12m hectares) this year so far, incinerating an area larger than the
  
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• Alexandra Popp: 'I can't comprehend' Germany's World Cup exit

  03-08-2023 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  For the first time in their history, Germany fail to progress to the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup - leaving their players stunned.
  
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• Canada has zero pro-choice Conservative MPs, watchdog says

  03-08-2023 14:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Abortion rights group places remaining 15 Conservatives on list of anti-choice MPs after vote on ‘fetal rights’ billA vote on a controversial bill meant to expand “fetal rights” in Canada has left the country without a single pro-choice Conservative MP, according to an abortion watchdog organization.This week, the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC) placed the last remaining 15 Conservatives on its list of anti-choice MPs after they voted in support of Bill C-311,
  
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• WATCH: Viral video of 100-meter sprinter leads to Somali athletics official's suspension

  03-08-2023 13:01 via abcnews.go.com
  
  The Somali Ministry of Youth and Sports has suspended the chairwoman of the country’s athletics federation after viral footage of an untrained sprinter competing in Chengdu, China, circulated online.
  
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• UCI Cycling World Championships 2023: Climate change threatens sport - Protect Our Winters UK

  03-08-2023 12:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Climate change threatens the future of cycling as extreme weather impacts the safety of events, say campaigners.
  
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• Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship with Ahn Bo-hyun rocks K-pop world

  03-08-2023 12:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry.
  
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• Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship rocks K-pop world

  03-08-2023 12:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jisoo and An Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry.
  
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• 'Stupid' abolishment of cash bail means Illinois streets are 'never gonna be safe' again: residents

  03-08-2023 11:05 via foxnews.com
  
  Southern Illinois locals told Fox News they're afraid that the approaching end of cash bail will increase crime and endanger residents, with one saying the state is already "lawless" and will never be safe again. "Illinois is already the lawless, wasteland state," Warren told Fox News. "One hundred percent will that make this situation worse. Illinois’ streets are never gonna be safe for its people again." WATCH MORE FOX NEWS DIGITAL ORIGINALS HERE "People can break into people's houses ar
  
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• Jake Paul makes prediction for his fight against Nate Diaz, reflects on boxing career

  03-08-2023 11:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Jake Paul went from boxing Nate Robinson to Nate Diaz. Robinson was an NBA player. Diaz is one of the most skilled UFC fighters of all time. It's been a wild ride for Paul, once a Disney and YouTube star. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "You kind of don’t have time to process all of it, but then, at the same time, you try to. But it’s all moving so fast, and I’m in the thick of it. So it’s kind of surreal in, like, I haven’t yet grasped all of it.
  
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• Hunter gave Biden 'green light' to acknowledge his child to 'negate a Republican line of attack,' sources say

  03-08-2023 11:00 via foxnews.com
  
  An NBC report on Wednesday walked readers through the process of President Biden finally referencing his seventh grandchild via alleged sources close to the matter. In what was described by conservatives as a "Friday night news dump," Biden released a statement to People magazine acknowledging his 4-year-old granddaughter, Navy Joan Roberts, who his son Hunter Biden had with ex-stripper Lunden Roberts. "Our son Hunter and Navy's mother, Lunden, are working together to foster a relationship that
  
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• Netball World Cup 2023: England 56-55 Australia - Roses beat Diamonds in thriller

  03-08-2023 10:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England hold their nerve to beat Australia for the first time at a Netball World Cup and finish top of Pool F in South Africa.
  
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• Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy

  03-08-2023 10:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.
  
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• North Korea gives first response over US soldier

  03-08-2023 10:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Travis King dashed across the border to North Korea from the South in July.
  
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• Hundreds hit by heat exhaustion at World Scout Jamboree

  03-08-2023 10:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  43,000 people are participating in the annual event, scheduled to run until 12 August.
  
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• Imran Khan: Pakistan military is 'petrified' of elections

  03-08-2023 10:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In an interview with BBC Hardtalk, the former PM says only a free and fair vote can save Pakistan.
  
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• Somalia suspends sports official over slow sprinter

  03-08-2023 10:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An official report finds 100m runner Nasra Abubakar Ali is "not a sports person, nor a runner".
  
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• Oregon train crash leaves 3 dead, 1 airlifted to hospital: 'tragic and unfortunate'

  03-08-2023 10:06 via foxnews.com
  
  A freight train in Oregon crashed into a passenger vehicle Wednesday night, leaving three of its occupants dead and injuring another, officials said. The Marion County Sheriff's Office the train struck the car near Gervais and that the fourth person in the car was airlifted to a hospital, KVAL reported. Gervais is a city in Marion County, located about 15 miles from Salem, Oregon. "This is a tragic and unfortunate situation," Sgt. Don Parise said in a statement to the outlet. NORTH CAROLINA FREI
  
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• Paul Reubens, David Hasselhoff, Christopher Reeve and Robin Williams among celebrity roommates before fame

  03-08-2023 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Before Paul Reubens rose to fame in his "Pee-wee Herman" role, he was David Hasselhoff's roommate. On Sunday, Reubens lost his private battle with cancer at 70-years-old. Hasselhoff took to social media to honor his "great friend" and former roommate. The two aren't the only famous bunk buddies: Christopher Reeve and Robin Williams first met when they attended Julliard in 1973 and went on to be very close friends and roommates. Ben Affleck revealed that Matt Damon is a "beautiful guy" but had di
  
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• One senator must stop straining our military before it snaps

  03-08-2023 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  t Senators have left Washington for their annual 5-week summer recess without confirming nearly 300 military officers. All because a single senator has let his personal politics around abortion blind him to the very pressing needs of our Armed Service members, their families, and our national security. A lot has been written about Alabama Republican Sen. Tuberville’s obstinance. Military spouses have written to Tuberville, kindly explaining to the civilian senator how "the politi
  
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• Obama privately warns Biden that Trump is a 'more formidable candidate' than Democrats realize: report

  03-08-2023 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  According The Washington Post, former President Obama had a private meeting with President Biden this summer where he warned him that former President Trump is a "more formidable candidate" than many Democrats realize.  After speaking with two people familiar with the meeting, Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager wrote about the private lunch Obama had with Biden in June during which the former president told Biden not to underestimate Trump and pledged to support Biden’s
  
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• Lionel Messi: World Cup winner scores two as Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1

  03-08-2023 09:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1 in the Leagues Cup.
  
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• Tom Brady: NFL legend becomes minority owner of Birmingham City

  03-08-2023 09:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady becomes a minority owner in Birmingham City.
  
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• Tom Brady becomes part owner of English football club

  03-08-2023 09:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady becomes a minority owner in Birmingham City.
  
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• Rugby League World Cup: Southern hemisphere to host in 2026 after France withdrawal

  03-08-2023 09:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Southern hemisphere will host the next Rugby League World Cup in 2026 after France withdrew for financial reasons.
  
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• Haryana: Days after Nuh, Gurugram violence, victims count losses

  03-08-2023 09:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six people have died in religious violence that broke out in Haryana state this week.
  
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• Trump’s Jan. 6 indictment turns on whether he knowingly lied about the 2020 outcome

  03-08-2023 09:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Much of the media is feeling vindicated by the indictment of Donald Trump on Jan. 6 charges – but that doesn’t mean he’ll be found guilty. Special counsel Jack Smith, in his unusually fiery indictment, has unearthed some new material, but for the most part, major media outlets have reported just about everything that Trump is accused of doing, in some cases with help from the Democrats’ House investigating committee. Trump has said the election was stolen; the press has s
  
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• Oregon deputy makes 'miraculous' recovery after being shot multiple times in head, chest: 'Second chance'

  03-08-2023 09:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Kaela Dozé is happy she can hold her father's hand and speak to him again after a harrowing incident that left him in the hospital stunned their entire family.  Her father, Charles Dozé, a deputy in Washington County, Oregon, managed to survive and is now awake and talking after suffering several gunshot wounds to the face, arm and chest while serving an eviction notice at an apartment complex last Wednesday. "If anyone deserves a second chance like this, it's my father," Doz&
  
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• UK interest rates expected to rise for 14th time

  03-08-2023 08:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Bank of England is widely expected to raise rates as it battles to slow soaring prices.
  
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• Donald Trump: Security ramped up ahead of court appearance

  03-08-2023 08:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ex-president will appear in court on Thursday accused of plotting to overturn the 2020 election.
  
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• The Ashes: England v Australia - youngsters who could play in upcoming series

  03-08-2023 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With the 2023 series over, BBC Sport looks at the young players England and Australia could field in the upcoming Ashes series.
  
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• ‘Spoiled’ Hollywood actors should get back to work, says one rep, as Congress wrangles AI concerns

  03-08-2023 08:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Lawmakers were torn on whether actors and writers should be concerned about artificial intelligence taking their jobs, with one Republican lawmaker saying the "spoiled" Hollywood professionals should get back to work at their "overpaid" jobs. "Hollywood is a bunch of spoiled brat degenerates, and they ought to get back to work," Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett, a Republican, said. "They are overpaid and under worked. The rest of this country gets by on a lot less."  WATCH MORE FOX NEWS DIGITAL
  
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• Quantum computing, blockchains: How the U.S. can update systems for AI potential

  03-08-2023 08:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Countries looking to fully utilize artificial intelligence (AI)’s potential and capabilities will need to look for upgrades to data storage and processing, turning to either blockchains or quantum computing for the way forward, experts told Fox News Digital.  "You’re going to have massive data storage issues and issues for computation when you get into pattern recognition," Christopher Alexander, chief analytics officer of Pioneer Development Group, told Fox News Digital. 
  
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• New AI ultrasound tech is first to land FDA approval to enhance prenatal care: ‘Better health outcomes'

  03-08-2023 08:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Artificial intelligence-powered ultrasounds are now one step closer to becoming part of routine prenatal care. Sonio Detect, an AI-powered ultrasound scanning technology, has become the first product of its kind to land FDA approval. Made by Sonio, a "femtech" company based in Paris, France, the AI product functions as a high-tech helper for maternity care professionals, scanning for warning signs that could indicate fetal health issues. WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? During testing, when
  
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• Hunter Biden's lottery email captures Biden corruption mindset

  03-08-2023 08:00 via foxnews.com
  
  The Bidens don't gamble. That was the message from Hunter Biden in new emails released this week.  As Hunter explained in an email to Devon Archer (who supplied damaging evidence this week to the House on the Biden influence peddling efforts): "I don't believe in lottery tickets anymore, but I do believe in the super chairman." The "Super" is Che Feng, a Chinese businessman with close ties to the Chinese government and someone under criminal investigation for corruption. Lotteries
  
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• Chelsea 1-1 Borussia Dortmund: Mauricio Pochettino hopes Christopher Nkunku injury is not "big issue"

  03-08-2023 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boss Mauricio Pochettino hopes striker Christopher Nkunku's injury is not a "big issue" after Chelsea draw 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund.
  
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• Women's World Cup 2023: USA captain Lindsey Horan says critics have 'no idea'

  03-08-2023 07:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Criticism of defending champions USA's displays at the Women's World Cup is "noise", says captain Lindsey Horan.
  
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• Eight Delta passengers intervene to stop, subdue man who allegedly assaulted attendant during flight

  03-08-2023 07:26 via foxnews.com
  
  An unruly passenger on board a Delta Air Lines flight en route to Louisiana was left bloodied after several other passengers intervened to subdue him and stop his alleged assault of a flight attendant Wednesday, according to a report. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office detained Nelson Montgomery, 39, at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, after he allegedly attacked a flight attendant with a makeshift weapon and threatened her and the cabin, WVUE reported. Montgome
  
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• Ukraine war: Family reunited 18 months after tearful goodbye on Platform 5

  03-08-2023 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Ukrainian family, who said a tearful goodbye at a crowded railway station, finally come together again.
  
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• Australia helicopter crash: Remains found in search for victims

  03-08-2023 06:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four Australians are presumed dead after the chopper hit the water during a military drill last week.
  
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• WATCH: Couple rescues pair from burning boat on Lake Michigan

  03-08-2023 06:18 via abcnews.go.com
  
  A couple sailing on Lake Michigan rushed to the aid of a boat on fire, urging the passengers to jump into the water. The couple pulled the boaters safely out of the water.
  
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• Houston shooting: 1 dead, 2 injured after woman fired from truck hitting group of men, police said

  03-08-2023 06:18 via foxnews.com
  
  A triple shooting in Texas Wednesday night left one victim dead and two others injured, police said. Houston police said the shooting escalated from a "physical altercation" between three men, two of them brothers, at approximately 7 p.m. on the 13900 block of Main Street. As the men were fighting, a female suspect "attempted to intervene" and fired towards the group from a truck. Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Megan Howard said one male victim, who was shot, jumped into the truck wit
  
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• Drexel University basketball player Terrence Butler found dead on campus

  03-08-2023 06:04 via foxnews.com
  
  Drexel University basketball player Terrence Butler died in an on-campus apartment Wednesday morning, the school announced.  Butler was identified by the university after his passing on school grounds. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. An undergraduate studying in Drexel’s College of Engineering, Butler was a standout in the classroom as well as on the court. According to a statement from Drexel obtained by FOX 5 DC, Butler attended "numerous activities and organizations
  
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• On this day in history, August 3, 1984, gymnast Mary Lou Retton wins Olympic gold

  03-08-2023 06:02 via foxnews.com
  
  Gymnast Mary Lou Retton vaulted her way into gymnastics legend on this day in history, Aug. 3, 1984.  Retton, then just a 16-year-old high school sophomore, became the first American woman to win the gold medal in the Olympic all-around gymnastics competition. She received perfect 10s on both the floor and vault events, and scored a 9.850 on the balance beam and 9.800 on the uneven bars.  Retton edged out silver medalist Ecaterina Szabo of Romania by 0.05 points, said the Olympics webs
  
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