Australia expels Iranian diplomats, accuses country of directing antisemitic arson attacks

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Melbourne, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Iran of organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia and said the country was cutting off diplomatic relations with Tehran in response on Tuesday. The Australian Security Intelligence Organization concluded the Iranian government had directed arson attacks on the Lewis Continental Kitchen, a kosher food company, in … Read more

54 percent of voters say Trump’s actions in DC are justified: Poll

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More than half of respondents said they believed President Trump’s actions aimed at reducing crime in Washington, D.C., are justified, according to a Harvard Caps/Harris poll released Monday. While 54 percent said the actions are justified, 46 percent of voters surveyed called Trump’s actions “unjustified and not necessary,” according to the poll. Opinions on Trump’s … Read more

4 homes, other buildings destroyed as Flat fire continues to rage in central Oregon

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The wildfire raging in central Oregon has destroyed four houses and about half a dozen other buildings, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said on social media late Sunday. The Flat fire, about 2 miles northeast of Sisters, has scorched about 22,000 acres and is now 5% contained, fire officials said. “We are deeply saddened by … Read more

Lifeguards in Massachusetts on high alert due to rough seas and rip currents from Hurricane Erin

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Giant waves from Hurricane Erin crashed on the shore Saturday at Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts, keeping lifeguards on high alert. “Honestly, it’s sick, I’ve never seen waves this big before in my life,” said beachgoer Jack Van Buren. Rough surf from Hurricane Erin Beaches were packed this weekend as remnants from Erin kept many … Read more

Trump reiterates threat to send National Guard to Chicago

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The administration has zeroed in on Chicago as the next target in its effort to address crime with military deployments. President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric about intervening to address crime in Chicago via the National Guard on Monday, inching closer to the potential next step in his administration’s efforts to increase military presences in … Read more