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What happened this weekend? Forecasters fear Tropical Storm Beryl will regain hurricane strength as it heads towards Texas. President Joe Biden reaffirmed his intention to stay in the presidential race during a high-profile television interview. And France's far-right party was dealt a surprise defeat in the country's parliamentary elections with international implications.

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Forecasters fear Beryl is about to rapidly strengthen, slam Texas

Rich Wingo boards up windows in his home on North Padre Island in preparation for Tropical Storm Beryl on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Beryl's impacts will begin in South Texas well before landfall, which is expected early Monday.

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MADISON, WISONSIN - JULY 05: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) In this handout photo provided by ABC, U.S. President Joe Biden speaks with 'This Week' anchor George Stephanopoulos on July 05, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. The president sat down with Stephanopoulos while on the campaign trail in Wisconsin, a few days after a debate with former President Donald Trump. (Photo by ABC via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2160116885

Biden digs in: 6 takeaways from high-stakes primetime ABC interview

President Joe Biden, in a primetime ABC interview, said he won't drop out of the 2024 election, downplaying his disastrous debate as a "bad night."

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A protester holds a French flag as people gather at the Place de la Republique after partial results in the second round of the French parliamentary elections, in Paris, on July 7, 2024.

French leftist alliance appears to block far-right path to election win

An alliance of left-wing parties appeared to win the most seats in France's parliamentary elections, exit polls showed Sunday, in a surprise defeat for the far-right National Rally party.

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Oregon Ducks defensive back Khyree Jackson flashes a smile during a game against Arizona State at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona on Nov. 18, 2023.

Vikings rookie cornerback dies in car crash in Maryland

Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson died in an automobile accident in Maryland. The fourth-round pick was 24 years old.

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Feb 7, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; President Joe Biden talks with Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., after the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington.

5 House Democrats called for Biden to step aside. What we know.

Five House Democrats have called for President Joe Biden to make way for another Democratic nominee. What we know about them.

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KP.3 COVID-19 variant remains dominant in US, cases on the rise

The COVID-19 KP.3 variant continues to dominate in the United States now accounting for 36.9% of positive COVID cases.

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Maria Verso of Phoenix drips water over her head at Sunrise Park as an all-time high of 124 degrees sets a record in Palm Springs, Calif., on Friday, July 5, 2024.

California swelters in record-breaking temperatures

California is experiencing a heat wave that has knocked off high-temperature records in some parts of the state. See the three-day forecast.

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US singer and songwriter Taylor Alison Swift, also known as Taylor Swift, performs on stage at the Paris La Defense Arena as part of her The Eras Tour, in Nanterre, north-western France, on May 9, 2024. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2151620282

Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes cheer on Taylor Swift in Amsterdam

Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce was on hand Saturday night in Amsterdam, attending his 11th Eras Tour show since the couple went public.

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Jorge Masvidal, left, and Nate Diaz fight during the ninth round.

Nate Diaz beats Jorge Masvidal: Round-by-round analysis

Nate Diaz beat rival Jorge Masvidal by majority decision Saturday night at the Honda Center. Round-by-round analysis.

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James Cameron honors 'Avatar' and 'Titanic' producer Jon Landau

James Cameron and Kate Winslet are among those paying tribute to Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer of "Avatar" and "Titanic," who has died at 63.

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