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Blackburn wins Tennessee Republican primary for governor

August 6, 2026 |

Sen. Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee’s Republican primary for governor, defeating Rep. John Rose in a race where Donald Trump declined to endorse. She is favored in November against Democrat Jerri Green and would be Tennessee’s first female governor if elected.

Bond rises to $2 million for Spokane wildfire suspect

August 6, 2026 |

Crime and US

A Spokane County judge raised bond to $2 million for Aaron Farinacci, who is accused of starting the Old Trails Fire and allegedly told investigators he planned it for a dry, windy day. The fire has forced more than 60,000 evacuations and destroyed more than 700 buildings.

New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million

August 6, 2026 |

Crime and US

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from Facebook and Instagram, on top of $375 million in earlier penalties. Meta said it disagrees with the ruling and will appeal.

Residents of California were given a break from torrential rains on Wednesday as Northern California braced for more downpours. Flood alerts still impacted about 5…

World News

Israel charges settler over Palestinian activist’s killing

August 6, 2026 |

Crime and World

Israeli prosecutors charged settler Yinon Levy with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, who worked on No Other Land. Rights groups called the indictment rare and said it comes amid rising settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

Rights groups call Israeli strike that killed journalist war crime

August 6, 2026 |

Crime and World

Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and The Legal Agenda said Israeli forces apparently targeted Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and camera operator Zainab Faraj in southern Lebanon. Israel denied targeting journalists and said the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah operatives.

Trump denies munitions shortage, threatens leakers with prison

August 6, 2026 |

Politics, US and World

Trump denied reports that the US is running short of munitions during the war with Iran and threatened prison sentences for officials who leak weapons information. The White House and Pentagon rejected reports of shortages and a confrontation between Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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