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Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat
Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat
The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. First, they just have to make it through the competitive primary.
Saige Miller | Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
AI and tech are trying to influence the midterm elections
AI and tech are trying to influence the midterm elections
The massive spending and heated rhetoric in midterm races reflect the AI industry's political fault lines and competing visions of what the future should look like.
Shannon Bond, Eric McDaniel | Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
A blood test that screens for multiple types of cancer? It may be available soon
A blood test that screens for multiple types of cancer? It may be available soon
The FDA could approve the first blood test that can detect multiple cancers, around the end of the year, setting the stage for it to become widely available.
Yuki Noguchi | Jun 22, 2026, 8:51 AM UTC
Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They face potential sentences of life in prison.
The Associated Press | Jun 22, 2026, 6:50 AM UTC
China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms
China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms
China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.
The Associated Press | Jun 22, 2026, 5:53 AM UTC
A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't
A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't
This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites.
Russell Lewis | Jun 22, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows
Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.
John Otis | Jun 22, 2026, 2:12 AM UTC
'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 1: Number one with a gullet
'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 1: Number one with a gullet
In the Season 3 premiere, a new dragon enters the chat and the Battle of the Gullet is in full swing.
Glen Weldon | Jun 22, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
U.S. and Iran agree to 'roadmap' for final deal, mediators say
U.S. and Iran agree to 'roadmap' for final deal, mediators say
Qatar and Pakistan said the talks made "encouraging progress" despite a rocky start after Trump made threats to "hit Iran very hard again" while the U.S. and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland.
Chandelis Duster, Julia Simon, Greg Myre | Jun 21, 2026, 5:29 PM UTC
Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.
The Associated Press | Jun 21, 2026, 1:55 PM UTC
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