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Top 3
1. Democrats play down Graham Platner’s abuse allegations.
2. Senate approves a $70 billion funding package for ICE and border security.
3. Actor James Handy, known for ‘Jumanji,’ is suspected of murder.
Main Heading
Dangerous waters — Coast Guard intercepts migrant boat overloaded with 240 people.
Jury contest — Murdaugh murder retrial could reveal information from secret “egg jury” records.
Unusual ruling — A significant sentence has been issued for an Army veteran who killed his daughter’s alleged assailant.
Revealing a double life — An American has confessed to spying for China and influencing U.S. politics for payment exceeding $100,000.
Hijacking the back seat — A handcuffed man managed to remove his restraints and hijack a Dallas police car, according to a video.
Politics
Party like it’s 1776 — President Trump announces a major D.C. rally to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Crossed party lines — Amid disarray among Republican rebels, the House passes a Ukraine aid package despite Trump’s veto threat.
Rapidly elucidating — AOC avoids addressing questions over abuse allegations; controversial tattoo claims challenge Platner’s campaign.
Red hand — Rubio sanctions are thought to be part of Cuban influence efforts to connect with U.S. organizations.
Media
Level playing field — The Department of Education accuses The Associated Press of a racially biased civil rights investigation.
Rescue mission — Senate approves $108.5 million to recruit 200 new agents to combat child sex trafficking.
Campaign in progress — Graham Platner labels his ex-boyfriend a liar following a wrist-grabbing incident in a national interview.
Comeback — Nike CEO Elliott Hill discusses a sports-centered strategy to revitalize the brand.
Opinion
John Tillman — AOC’s attack on billionaires offers Gen Z a bleak and limited American dream.
Douglas Mackinnon — Danny DeVito’s 1991 film hinted that communists were “waiting in the bushes,” and now they appear to be here.
In Other News
Cracked foundation — Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his ribs, sidelining him indefinitely for the Yankees.
The taste of founding — George Washington’s 1757 “Little Beer” recipe has been revived.
Dust deposition — Caitlin Clark’s unique celebration with her coach makes a bold statement, louder than critics.
Digital news quiz — Think you can keep up with this week’s headlines? Test your knowledge with a quiz.
Clock
Daniel Alvarez – Democrats show support for Graham Platner, suggesting new allegations might weaken his campaign.
Kurt Knutson – New AI Teddy Bear raises concerns and a selfie fingerprint hack emerges.
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