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US national debt now stands at $40 trillion0
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- August 19, 2026
WASHINGTON — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit a record $39 trillion
READ MOREUN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine0
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- August 19, 2026
KYIV, Ukraine — The intensifying use of drones against civilians and humanitarian workers is a dangerous obstacle for aid operations in Ukraine, the U.N.’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, said on Wednesday. Fletcher spoke to The Associated Press in an interview after a visit to the southern city of Kherson, where he witnessed how communities there
READ MORETrump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom0
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- August 19, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump played White House tour guide on Wednesday, showing off the helipad he is building on the lawn before leaning over to autograph a piece of it and bragging about the ballroom he’s rushing to complete despite legal challenges. Trump gushed for several uninterrupted minutes about granite being laid and said
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DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who taped colleagues making racist remarks0
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- August 19, 2026
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles district attorney has backed off felony charges against a police officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist remarks after facing criticism the response was too harsh and could deter whistleblowers from coming forward. Los Angeles Police Officer Daniel Flores was charged in July with 16 felonies after he
READ MOREDemocratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday’s primary in Florida. Can she win in November?0
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- August 19, 2026
Florida Democratic voters delivered another shock upset to the party establishment by nominating state Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, over Alex Vindman, a moderate former national security professional who played a central role in President Donald Trump’s first impeachment. Democrats have hoped to mount a comeback in the diverse, populous and economically dynamic state
READ MOREUN rights chief is concerned about arrest of opposition figures in Zambia’s election0
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- August 19, 2026
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The United Nations human rights chief said Wednesday he is concerned over the arrest of opposition officials in connection with last week’s troubled election in Zambia. Zambian law enforcement agents raided a property on election night last Thursday where the country’s main opposition leader was present and there was an
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