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Pentagon orders 30 colleges to sever 'problematic' ties to China, Russia, Iran
Aug 20, 2026 - World 
Federal research funding could be eliminated for 30 of America's top colleges if they don't review academic collaboration with "foreign entities of concern" such as Iran, Russia and China.
Bessent teases ramp-up in economic warfare against Iran as strait traffic stagnates
Aug 20, 2026 - World
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday announced that the U.S. would impose some of the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran next week, doubling down on the Trump administration's economic warfare strategy as diplomacy stalls.
Boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria, leaving at least 47 people dead 'so far,' official says
Aug 20, 2026 - World
A boat capsized Thursday in a river in Nigeria's northwestern Sokoto state, leaving at least 47 people dead, officials and residents said.
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru's southern Andes, no immediate damages reported
Aug 20, 2026 - World
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage.
Darline Graham defends Taiwan flub, cites voters' other concerns: 'I don't speak politician'
Aug 20, 2026 - World
DARLINE GRAHAM defends debate flub: "I don't speak politician. I was just honest."
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