Trump touts ‘tremendous chemistry’ with new Iraqi prime minister

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump gave Iraq’s new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday, promoting the “tremendous chemistry” between him and a fellow wealthy businessman who arrived at the seat of governmental power without any prior political experience.

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William S. Stack Jr.

August 11, 2026

DONORA William S. Stack Jr., 84, of Donora, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1942, in Washington, son of the late William and Louise Tarsia Sta...

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Beverly Ann Carlson Seroka

August 11, 2026

NORTH BELLE VERNON, FORMERLY OF MONESSEN Beverly Ann Carlson Seroka, 88, of North Belle Vernon, formerly of Monessen, passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at AHN Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills. Bor...

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Trump scoffs at Iran’s demand for war reparations

August 11, 2026

By The Associated Press President Donald Trump on Monday scoffed at Iran’s demand for reparations for devastation caused to the country by the U.S. and Israeli bombardment over the past five months — ...

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WORLD BRIEFLY Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks Colombia, killing at least 111

Blanche is sworn in as attorney general

August 11, 2026

CALI, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while the...

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August 11, 2026

TODAY IN HISTORY 11 Today is Tuesday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2026. There are 142 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 11, 1934, the first federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island, a...

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August 11, 2026

• In 1919, Germany’s Weimar Constitution was signed by President Friedrich Ebert. • In 1929, Babe Ruth became the first baseball player to reach 500 career home runs with a homer at Cleveland’s League...