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Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trumps attorney general in overnight vote PBS

August 8, 2026

The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year with a stated desire to use the law…

Trump is about to get unchecked authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 on…

Jason MaAugust 8, 2026

"We should not have to choose between putting a check on Putin's aggression and putting a check on this president's tariffs regime."

Berkshire Operating Earnings Rise 16 in Second Quarter Buybacks Hit 45 Billion Barrons

Andrew Bar...August 8, 2026

The $13 billion figure shows the strength of the company’s railroad, energy and manufacturing, service, and retailing units.

What To Know About The WNBAs Drama Around Transgender Players forbescom

Mary Whitf...August 8, 2026

WBNA eligibility rules don't use any external measures to say what defines a "woman."

Louisiana warns against flesheating bacteria after five deaths NBC News

Matt Lavie...August 8, 2026

Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this year.

Costa Ricas recently discovered coffee frogs sing in plantations but pesticides threaten them CBS News

August 8, 2026

Measuring less than 4 centimeters and known as the "spring frog," the dark green-spotted amphibians were observed in San Lorenzo de Tarrazu.

Skys Carrington tossed after hard foul on Fevers Cunningham ESPN

Kareem Cop...August 8, 2026

The Sky's DiJonai Carrington was assessed a flagrant 2 and ejected Saturday after a hard foul across the face and neck area of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.

Live updates Iran demands concessions from US as it nears Strait of Hormuz deal with…

Hanna Ziad...August 8, 2026

Iran says it’s close to reaching a deal with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz, but warned that it would demand concessions from the US before reopening the waterway.…

Jorge Messi father of soccer legend Lionel Messi dies at age 68 NBC News

Shayna Jac...August 8, 2026

Jorge Messi, a constant presence in the stands at his son Lionel Messi’s matches, has died at age 68 after an illness, according to a statement from the clinic that…