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U.S. surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway

by AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

Nominated by Obama as surgeon general, Murthy made comments calling guns a health care issue, something that delayed his confirmation until late 2014.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News

Trump campaign hack could indicate wider election disruptions, experts warn

by Abbie Cheeseman The Washington Post August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

U.S. officials have not confirmed the campaign was hacked, and the campaign did not provide evidence of the breach or Iranian involvement.

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Celine Dion rebukes Trump for playing ‘Titanic’ song at rally

by Andrew Jeong The Washington Post August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

Many other artists, including Adele, Aerosmith, Rihanna and Pharrell Williams, have told Trump to stop using their work at his events.

Animals, Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Brain worms, dead bears, cat ladies: This election is a zoo!

by Maura Judkis The Washington Post August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

Remember when the animal stories in politics were mainly about cute pets? Suffice to say, the 2024 election references are more wild.

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Amid Venezuela tumult, U.S. wants Latin American countries to lead in finding a solution

by Karen DeYoung and Samantha Schmidt The Washington Post August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

The Biden administration has preferred to let leaders of Colombia, Brazil and Mexico take the lead pressuring the Maduro government, but a more active U.S. role may be inevitable.

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At least 18 dead after landfill site collapses in Uganda’s capital

by RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

Fourteen other people were injured when the Kiteezi landfill collapsed late Friday.

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Colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off

by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

Among universities’ budget challenges: Federal COVID relief money is now gone, operational costs are rising and fewer high school graduates are going straight to college.