Trump attacks Cohen over taped payoff discussion and leaks
The feud over Cohen tapes widens as Trump blasts Cohen for secretly recording their talk on McDougal's payoff and releasing audio. The dispute overlaps with the Mueller probe while legal and political analysts parse the implications for Trump and his allies.
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Yosemite Valley Smoke Forces Road Closures and Evacuation
Ron Skelton, owner of the Yosemite Blue Butterfly Inn near El Portal, warns of $20000 losses as park access shuts down. The Ferguson Fire, now over 60 square miles west of the park, prompts closures and the setup of clean rooms while visitors observe limited visibility at Tunnel View and the valley. Park workers receive air purifiers as firefighting crews move with restricted access.
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Pompeo vows Russia will face consequences over actions
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that President Trump has taken a staggering number of steps to protect U.S. interests and will hold Russia accountable for its aggression and interference in 2016. He urged no sanctions relief until Moscow restores Ukraine's territorial integrity in Crimea.
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Flood watches stretch across Mid-Atlantic amid heavy rain
Heavy rains drenched the Mid-Atlantic and upstate New York for a fifth day, flooding roads and prompting rescues. About 30 million people faced flood watches while a broader heat wave affected nearly 40 million nationwide. Baltimore logged its wettest July on record with 16.55 inches in Dunkirk, Maryland.
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