Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back
Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back
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2026-08-12 22:55:30
The board voted to close the Washington, D.C., arts complex's main campus for a $250 million renovation — three months after a federal judge temporarily blocked a similar closure.
Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back
Kennedy Center Board votes again to shut main building down — and add Trump's name back
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2026-08-12 22:55:30
The board voted to close the Washington, D.C., arts complex's main campus for a $250 million renovation — three months after a federal judge temporarily blocked a similar closure.
Brazilians weigh the benefits of AI facial recognition against the costs
Brazilians weigh the benefits of AI facial recognition against the costs
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-12 22:53:36
Advocates say smart cameras can help bring down crime – a top priority for many Brazilians – but this technology is exploding before a clear legal framework has been put into place.
$1 billion Powerball jackpot has a winner - The Washington Post
$1 billion Powerball jackpot has a winner - The Washington Post
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2026-08-12 21:53:40
$1 billion Powerball jackpot has a winner The Washington PostSingle Powerball ticket sold in Illinois wins $1.04 billion jackpot, eighth-largest in US history Fox BusinessWho won Powerball lottery last night? Florida winner to get $1 million Tallahassee DemocratSacramento Powerball
Putin angers Japan with visit to islands seized by Soviet Union in WWII - The Washington Post
Putin angers Japan with visit to islands seized by Soviet Union in WWII - The Washington Post
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2026-08-12 21:50:49
Putin angers Japan with visit to islands seized by Soviet Union in WWII The Washington PostJapan PM Takaichi says Putin's visit to disputed Kuril islands 'absolutely unacceptable' BBCPutin Visits Islands Seized From Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo The New York Times‘Absolutely
Live Updates: Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threatens U.S. might "keep it" - CBS News
Live Updates: Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threatens U.S. might "keep
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2026-08-12 21:45:00
Live Updates: Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threatens U.S. might "keep it" CBS NewsIran war live: Tehran rejects US claims that vessels are transiting Hormuz Al JazeeraTrump Reverts to Economic Squeeze of ‘Entrenched’ Iranian Regime Bloomberg.comWorld
Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of N.Y. murder trial
Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of N.Y. murder trial
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World News
2026-08-12 21:29:15
A surprise hearing this Friday in federal court has added to speculation that Luigi Mangione could enter a plea, which could derail a state murder trial.
Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of N.Y. murder trial
Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of N.Y. murder trial
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2026-08-12 21:29:15
A surprise hearing this Friday in federal court has added to speculation that Luigi Mangione could enter a plea, which could derail a state murder trial.
Would more sprint races be a positive change for Formula 1?
Would more sprint races be a positive change for Formula 1?
BBC
Sports
2026-08-12 20:50:45
Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans discuss what benefits could come from an increased number of sprint weekends in the Formula 1 calendar, both for drivers and fans.
Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings
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2026-08-12 20:21:51
Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
The constellation Orion is framed by two Perseid meteors in this photo from Aug. 12, 2018, in Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah. The Perseids – one of the year’s brightest and most popular meteor showers – has been ramping up since early July and will sparkle in the skies through
Primary voters send mixed signals about what they want from the Democratic Party
Primary voters send mixed signals about what they want from the Democratic Party
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Politics
2026-08-12 14:59:33
Primary results this month in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin paint a muddled picture of just how far to the left Democratic voters want their candidates to be come this fall's midterm elections.
Sailors and their families have lives on hold, uncertain if they'll return to Mideast
Sailors and their families have lives on hold, uncertain if they'll return to Mideast
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2026-08-12 13:00:00
Sailors and family members who were evacuated from U.S. bases in the Middle East months ago are waiting for the military to figure out what will happen to the lives they left behind.
These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
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2026-08-12 13:00:00
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn't automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism.
APOD: 2026 August 13 – Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain
APOD: 2026 August 13 – Total Solar Eclipse Over Spain
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2026-08-12 08:05:00
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 13 – Total… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a
From the International Space Station, astronauts photographed Mount Hood and Mount Rainier as wildfire smoke spread across the Pacific Northwest in summer 2026.
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
If today’s question caught your eye, I am sure you would be able to say: “I sure have.” It is a truthful saying that we have all been deceived in life. Probably in more ways than you might realize. The Bible says: 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]
This week the US Congress held discussions of consideration on US Voter ID – Voter Identification – in the United States for Federal Elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act proposes requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This proposed legislation has become the fuel on the fire of […]
At a particular point in my career, I was advised by those around me that certain descriptive words were taboo and should never be used. Among the set of banned words were Idiot, Moron, and Stupid. Fortunately, the word fool was not included in the list, or I might have lost all sense of reality. […]
I imagine if you’ve made it past today’s title you are probably here because my question has evoked some type of emotional response or curiosity. Your first thought may have been “Hey! I’m not a creep! Why are you asking that?” Or you may have thought “Well my girlfriend called me a creep last night, […]
Do you fear for the future survival of America as a country? I sure do. I fear for the survival of America because we are losing our way (some might say we’ve already lost our way, and they might be correct) and we are no longer protecting our freedoms and liberties. Instead, we are becoming […]
