A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to

A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to

France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Malta announced plans this weekto recognize a Palestinian state that does not yet exist. Nearly 150 of the 193 members of the United Nations have already recognized Palestinian statehood, most of them decades ago. The United States and other Western powers have held off, saying Palestinian statehood should be part of a final agreement resolving the decades-old Middle East conflict. This week's announcements were largely symbolic and rejected by Israel, whose current government is opposed to Palestinian statehood. A two-state solution in which a state of Palestine would be created alongside Israel in most or all of the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem — territories Israel seized in the 1967 Mideast war — is still seen internationally as the only way to resolve the conflict.

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A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to

A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Malta announced pla...

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Smithsonian removes reference to Trump’s impeachments from presidency exhibit

Smithsonian removes reference to Trump's impeachments from presidency exhibit

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History last month removed a board that referenced President Donald Trump's two impeachments from an exhibit on the American presidency. In a statement to CNN on Thursday, The Smithsonian Institution said the decision, which wasfirst reported by The Washington Post, was made after a review of the museum's "legacy content" this year. Unmentioned in the statement was Trump's executive order earlier this year thatappeared crafted to direct the Smithsonian to soften or distort forthright discussionsabout certain aspects of American history, which could include the legacy of racism in the United States and parts of Trump's own history-making but controversial first term. The exhibit had last been updated in 2008 and included information about the impeachments of Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, and the impeachment process against President Richard Nixon, who resigned over the Watergate scandal before he could be formally impeached. Trump is the only president in American history to be impeached twice; in 2019 on charges alleging he unlawfully solicited Ukraine to influence the 2020 presidential election, and in 2021 for his actions related to the insurrection at the US Capitol that year. He was acquitted both times by the Senate. In September 2021, the Smithsonian placed a board over the exhibit which read: "Case under redesign (history happens*)" and referenced Trump's two impeachments. "On December 18, 2019, the House impeached Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress," the reference to Trump's first impeachment read. "The charges focused on the president's solicitation of foreign influence in the 2020 presidential election and his defiance of Congressional subpoenas. President Trump was acquitted in January 2020." "On January 13, 2021, Donald Trump became the first president to be impeached twice," the reference to his second impeachment read. "The charge was incitement of insurrection, based on repeated 'false statements' challenging the 2020 election results and his January 6 speech that 'encouraged — and foreseeably resulted in — lawless action at the Capitol. Because Trump's term ended on January 20, his acquittal on February 13 made him the first former president tried by the Senate." The Smithsonian said in a statement that the board "was intended to be a short-term measure to address current events at the time, however, the label remained in place until July 2025." The statement added: "A large permanent gallery likeThe American Presidencythat opened in 2000, requires significant amount of time and funding to update and renew. A future and updated exhibit will include all impeachments." The statement did not say when the exhibit would be updated. Asked about the removal of references to Trump's impeachment, a White House spokesperson said in a statement, "Unfortunately for far too long the Smithsonian museums have highlighted divisive, DEI exhibits which are out of touch with mainstream America." "We are fully supportive of updating displays to highlight American greatness," spokesperson Davis Ingle said. "The Trump administration will continue working to ensure that the Smithsonian removes all improper ideology and once again unites and instills pride in all Americans regarding our great history." Trump's order aimed at the Smithsonian is just one example of his efforts to exert his influence on American cultural, athletic and artistic institutions and browbeat them into eliminating aspects of their work. They include his efforts to take over the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, to have the Washington Commanders football team to revert back to their old name and to stop the participation of transgender people in women's sports. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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King Charles cried the night before marrying Princess Diana, knowing he loved Camilla: expert

King Charles cried the night before marrying Princess Diana, knowing he loved Camilla: expert

King Charles reportedly wept the night before marrying Princess Diana, knowing he was still in love with his ex, Camilla. But he wasn't the only one to shed tears. "They both [cried]," royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital, referring to doomed couple Charles and Diana. "Diana was reluctant about marrying Charles but was told by her sister it was too late. The tea towels with their joint images were already being sold. Charles was given cufflinks with a Camilla insignia, which he wore on his wedding day so that she could be included, which allegedly made him emotional." Kate Middleton Channels Princess Diana In Striking Blue Outfit At Trooping The Colour Turner's claims came shortly afterPeople magazinelooked back at Charles and Diana's royal wedding July 29, 1981. "According to the biography 'Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life,' Charles felt pressured into his marriage to Diana and was still torn about his love for the then-married Camilla," the outlet shared. "He even cried over it the night before his nuptials." Read On The Fox News App British royals expert Hilary Fordwichtold Fox News Digital the book's author, Sally Bedell Smith, told her that Charles did cry the night before marrying Diana. "In covering the king's coronation [in 2023], I was live on set with Sally Bedell Smith," she said. "I asked her about himcrying the night before his wedding, which she confirmed." While the explosive marriage of Charles and Diana is well documented, Fordwich said the younger royals of today should be grateful that they won't have to ever endure similar heartache. "The tumultuous love triangle of Charles, Diana and Camilla is an infamously sad study of the clash between traditional royal duty versus personal fulfillment and happiness at the heart of Britain's monarchy," Fordwich explained. "Then-Prince Charles reportedly told his friends he felt compelled by his father, Prince Philip, to marry Diana not due to deep love, but rather to comply with royal convention. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter "He had to marry a virginal, suitable bride who would meet public expectations of a future queen," she shared. "Camilla was regarded as completely 'unsuitable' due to her many previous relationships and marital status. Certainly, the Church of England wouldn't permit the heir to the throne to marry a divorcee. "His godmother, Patricia Mountbatten, said he realized he was 'too committed' to back out of marrying Diana," Fordwich continued. "Still, she knew he was making a mistake given his love for Camilla, who remained his soulmate despite being married to another man." Charles met Camilla in 1970 through mutual friend Lucia Santa Cruz. According to reports, Charles was instantly smitten. Despite a blossoming romance, Charles joined the Navy in 1971. While Charles was serving, Camilla married Andrew Parker Bowles, an ex-boyfriend of the royal's younger sister, Princess Anne, in 1973. According to reports, a devastated Charles tried to stop Camilla from marrying Parker Bowles, but the pair remained friends. As the former lovers stayed close,Charles began courting Lady Diana Spencerin 1980. "By the time Charles married Diana, supposedly, Camilla's physical relationship with him had ceased," said Fordwich. "However, their emotional bond continued, for which both were derided. The tabloids termed her 'the other woman.'" And it was easy for Diana to see that Camilla continued to play an important role in the life of the man she was going to marry. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News "At first, Diana professed to be very much in love with Charles but expressed to many she felt foolish and jealous once she fully grasped his emotional attachment to Camilla," Fordwich explained. "The press, both sides of the family and even her Spencer sisters made it clear to her that she simply couldn't back out of the wedding once her face was 'on the tea towels.' … The entire nation and the world were giddy with excitement regarding their imminent wedding. "On her wedding day … the public speculated her sleepless look was due to wedding nerves. No one was aware of her knowing of Camilla's place in Charles' heart, which rendered her distraught. "Diana later described feeling she was 'the luckiest girl in the world,' but she also knew Charles' true affections lay elsewhere," Fordwich continued. "Her emotional turmoil would damage not only the rest of their marriage but, to this day, it hasramifications in Prince Harry's behavior, given his deep-rooted resentment of Camilla as well as his mistrust of the media." Camilla made the royal wedding's guest list, likely due to her husband's role as the Commanding Officer of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, People magazine reported. While several reports claimed Camilla wore white during the ceremony, catching Diana's eye, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams clarified to Fox News Digital that she wore a "pale gray dress with a veiled pillbox hat." WATCH: PRINCESS DIANA TOLD QUEEN ELIZABETH KING CHARLES WAS A NIGHTMARE: AUTHOR Problems only worsened during Charles and Diana's honeymoon. "From the start, the public preferred the princess, though privately she was angst-ridden and bulimic," said Fitzwilliams. "It does seem that fate almost inexorably decreed that, once it had been set in motion, it was impossible to call the wedding off. Diana's discovery of a bracelet Charles had bought for Camilla before the wedding worsened her suspicions that she had a dangerous rival." "The divide between Charles and Diana was exacerbated by the gulf between their respective ages, their completely different interests, as well as their worldviews," added Fordwich. "Even on their honeymoon, they reportedly had some rather major personality clashes. Later, there was the lurid scandal of 1989 that exposed Charles and Camilla's ongoing affair. It shocked the public and irreparably damaged Charles' reputation." "The British public hasn't forgotten," Fordwich added. Charles and Diana separated in 1992. In 1995, Diana gave a bombshell interview to BBC's Panorama during which she declared, "Well, there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded." Their divorce was finalized in 1996. Charles and Camilla rekindled their romance after Diana died in 1997. They married in 2005. The couplewere crowned king and queenin 2023. Original article source:King Charles cried the night before marrying Princess Diana, knowing he loved Camilla: expert

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King Charles cried the night before marrying Princess Diana, knowing he loved Camilla: expert

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Why William and Harry Won't Inherit Princess Diana's Childhood Home

Why William and Harry Won't Inherit Princess Diana's Childhood Home

Prince William and Prince Harry are reportedlynotset to inherit Princess Diana's childhood home—perThe Post. Princess Diana grew up in Althorp House and spent much of her childhood there. The estate has actually belonged to the Spencer family since 1508, and is the official seat of Earl Spencer—which would be Diana's brother Charles, who currently owns the property. Charles has four kids, and despite the fact that all three of his daughters (Lady Kitty, Lady Eliza, and Lady Amelia) are older, his son, Louis, Viscount Althorp, will inherit the estate due to primogeniture—a feudal rule the feudal rule that dictates that the rights to an estate pass to the eldest son. In other words, Prince William and Prince Harry aren't even in the line-up of possibilities—despite the home being their mother's final resting place. Lady Kitty actually spoke out about being skipped over, saying she's "totally pro-gender equality," but is "quite happy" with Althorp being passed to her little brother. "I just think it's the correct way," she explained toTatler. "I like that the house stays within the same family, with the same surname. I wouldn't want it any other way for the Spencers. And I just know my brother is going to do an impeccable job." Charles Spencer also spoke about the outdated tradition, telling theDaily Mail"It's just the way it is. I get the problems with it as a concept. I also get the strengths of it, having worked to date." You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try

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Why William and Harry Won't Inherit Princess Diana's Childhood Home

Why William and Harry Won't Inherit Princess Diana's Childhood Home Prince William and Prince Harry are reportedlynotset to inherit ...

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Weekend forecast to bring more dangerous threats across the U.S.

Weekend forecast to bring more dangerous threats across the U.S.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorms may bring more flooding to the East Coast on Aug. 1 afterdownpours struck parts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Flash and urban flooding are possible in the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England through the night before the storms move across the country this weekend. Showers and thunderstorms will then bring heavy rain to parts of the East Coast and the Southern Plains region through the morning of Aug. 2, creating "localized areas of flash flooding, with urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying areas being the most vulnerable,"the National Weather Service said. Severe thunderstorms are also expected to strike parts of the Northern and Central High Plains regions, bringing frequent lightning, wind gusts, hail and occasional tornadoes. Storms are expected to dump heavy rainfall onto parts of the Central and Southern High Plains as well as the Southeast through the morning of Aug 3. Hard rain and flash floodingstarted arriving by early afternoon on July 31, with scattered reports of flooded roads and stranded cars in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York City. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey's Acting Gov. Tahesha Way bothdeclared a state of emergency. Emergency management officials in New York City urged residents to avoid travel through Friday afternoon. Stormy weather appeared to be the cause of travel disruption across the region. At least 1,170 flights were cancelled and hundreds more were delayed at the eight major airports serving the region - Washington Dulles, Baltimore-Washington, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Philadelphia, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy International and Boston Logan - according to online flight tracking service FlightAware. Amtrak suspended rail servicebetween Philadelphia and Wilmington for about two hours after the severe storms flooded the tracks. "Residual delays" were expected as the water receded, Amtrak said on X. Though temperaturesare expected to be 5 to 10 degrees below normalin the East by the weekend, heat advisories are being put in place for parts of the Gulf Coast and southeastern United States due to high temperatures and high humidity.The National Weather Service warnedan extended period of extreme heat and with little relief overnight can cause heat stress. "As temperatures rise, plan to limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and ensure access to air conditioning and other cooling areas," the weather service said. "Additionally, be sure to check on vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbors." Contributing: Reuters;Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Weather forecast calls for more dangerous threats across the U.S.

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Weekend forecast to bring more dangerous threats across the U.S.

Weekend forecast to bring more dangerous threats across the U.S. Heavy rains and severe thunderstorms may bring more flooding to the East Co...

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13-Year-Old Maryland Boy Dies After Being Swept into Storm Drain While Playing amid 'Rapidly Rising Floodwaters'

13-Year-Old Maryland Boy Dies After Being Swept into Storm Drain While Playing amid 'Rapidly Rising Floodwaters'

WMAR-2 News A boy in Maryland tragically died after being swept into a storm drain amid flash flooding in the Mount Airy area Police said they were able to recover the individual but they "unfortunately, succumbed to injuries sustained during the event" The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 31 A Maryland boy has died after being pulled into a storm drain as heavy storms swept the state. On Thursday, July 31, the Mount Airy Police Department confirmed that around 5:20 p.m. they responded to a call alongside the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company of "an individual" who had become "trapped in a storm drain, located at 201 W. Watersville, Apartments." In a statement from Chief Michael Ginevra onFacebook, he noted that the tragedy occurred amid "rapidly rising floodwaters." Ginevra said that the Mount Airy police department and fire company collaborated with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and "other emergency responders" who "worked tirelessly in an attempt to rescue the individual." Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company "Despite their heroic efforts, the operation transitioned from a rescue to a recovery," the statement read. "The individual was ultimately recovered from the storm drain but, unfortunately, succumbed to injuries sustained during the event." "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Ginerva added. "We ask the community to keep them in their hearts and to recognize the dedication of the first responders who answered the call without hesitation." The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company told11 Newsthat the victim was a young boy who "was with a group of kids playing during flash flooding." According to reporting by the outlet, "a bystander found the boy's body, and he was pronounced dead at the scene." Maggie McBain, a neighbor who was driving by,told the outletthat she "flew out of the car, jumped into the water and started yanking on him. We just couldn't get him out." https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf Doug Alexander, the public information officer for the fire company, noted that "it rained really hard," saying, "The water came up very quickly." Speaking to CBS' Baltimore affiliateWJZ, he said that the boy was "waist deep" in the waters when emergency responders arrived on the scene. "The pipe is so small, and this is a child's body that fits in there, was pushed in there by the current," he explained. "The current was extremely strong, according to the guys who were on the scene here. I've been in this with the Mt. Airy Fire Department for 58 years, and this is, this is one of the worst situations I've seen." Chadwick Colson, another neighbor, told WJZ that his house flooded amid the storm. Describing the area where the storm drain was located, he said that water "really kind of comes through here, like a river" when it rains. "You would think it would be some type of metal bars, metal grate, something blocking the hole," he said. Colson also spoke withWBFF, saying that he saw the victim and another child playing shortly before the flooding began. The victim's identity has not been revealed. Although he was initially identified as being 13 years old, Alexander told WBFF that the fire company might have been incorrect in the report, noting that an update might be made. Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. WJZ reported that the tragedy occurred as flooding swept through parts of Maryland, bringing disaster in its wake with people needing to be rescued from trapped cars. PEOPLE has contacted the Mount Airy Police Department and the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company for additional information. Read the original article onPeople

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13-Year-Old Maryland Boy Dies After Being Swept into Storm Drain While Playing amid 'Rapidly Rising Floodwaters'

13-Year-Old Maryland Boy Dies After Being Swept into Storm Drain While Playing amid 'Rapidly Rising Floodwaters' WMAR-2 News A boy i...

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John Stamos Has 'Less Than 24 Hours' to Prepare For Unexpected Role: 'A Little Insane'

John Stamos Has 'Less Than 24 Hours' to Prepare For Unexpected Role: 'A Little Insane'

John Stamos Has 'Less Than 24 Hours' to Prepare For Unexpected Role: 'A Little Insane'originally appeared onParade. Full HousestarJohn Stamosmadea surprising announcement on Instagramon Thursday, July 31 — he is stepping in forJosh GadinJesus Christ Superstarat the Hollywood Bowl this coming weekend because Gad is sick and can't perform. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Stamos (@johnstamos) "Well… this weekend just got Biblical," wrote Stamos on Instagram. "I'm stepping in as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at the @HollywoodBowl, starring the brilliant @cynthiaerivo. King @Joshgad unexpectedly got hit with COVID (feel better soon, brother!), and while I didn't push him down the stairs, I am grateful for the chance to step into the gold lamé. This is an honor. A dream. And also a little insane because… I just stepped off a plane from @thebeachboys tour in Spain and have less than 24 hours to pull this off. Wish me luck. And let's rock the Bowl. #JesusChristSuperstar #HollywoodBowl #KingHerod #SendCoffee #NoStairPushingInvolved." In the comments,Jesus Chris Superstarco-starZachary Jameswrote, "So happy to have you joining us! See you tomorrow!" The production starsCynthia Erivoas Jesus, James as Calaphas,Adam Lambertas Judas,Raul Esparzaas Pontius Pilate,Phillipa Sooas Mary Magdalene andMilo Manheimas Peter. RELATED: Beloved TV Star John Stamos Sends a Message to Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter As one fan wrote on Stamos' Instagram post, "Break a leg! Why do folks in California have all the luck with such an awesome cast!?" Stamos is no stranger to singing in front of thousands of people. As he mentioned in his post, he has been performing with The Beach Boys this summer — in fact, he's been performing with them on and off for decades. He also has appeared on Broadway inHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,Cabaret,NineandBye Bye Birdie. There are three Jesus Christ Superstar performances this weekend — 8 p.m. curtain times on Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, and a 7:30 p.m. curtain on Sunday, August 3. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 John Stamos Has 'Less Than 24 Hours' to Prepare For Unexpected Role: 'A Little Insane'first appeared on Parade on Aug 1, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 1, 2025, where it first appeared.

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John Stamos Has 'Less Than 24 Hours' to Prepare For Unexpected Role: 'A Little Insane'

John Stamos Has 'Less Than 24 Hours' to Prepare For Unexpected Role: 'A Little Insane' John Stamos Has 'Less Than 24 Hou...

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