## In interview, Beshear says he received calls about McConnell 'suggesting he's passed'

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Gov. Andy Beshear said in a July 15 media interview that he received calls from officials "suggesting" U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell had died prior to the release of the senator's July 12 health update.

In an interview surrounding recent events that could affect the Democratic Party, journalist Katie Couric asked Beshear what had prompted him to release statements calling for McConnell to share more information about his now month-long hospitalization.

"It had been a month before anything had been put out, not even an official statement from Senator McConnell," he said.

"In fact, I'd gotten two calls from different agencies – not state agencies – suggesting he's passed.".

It was unclear when Beshear received the calls and what agencies the officials represented.

Spokespeople for Beshear and McConnell have not yet responded to requests for comment.

In the interview with Couric, Beshear said that his office had not had "any direct communication" with McConnell and his staff since the senator's hospitalization began June 14. »

### AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say

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### Fastest Renewable Energy Growth Ever

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Growing support for global electrification reflects a shared recognition that clean electricity strengthens energy security, resilience and competitiveness.

This will require renewable electricity generation to expand at an unprecedented pace over the next decade — around 2.5 times today’s level.

IRENA is the lead intergovernmental agency for the renewable-based energy transition in pursuit of a systemic change across the energy sectors. »

### Vance: Jeffrey Epstein had clear connection to Mossad, accuses Israel of 'well-funded' campaign against Iran deal

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During the interview, Rogan raised the claim that most of the public believes Epstein was a Mossad agent "or CIA or some other deep state."

Vance agreed with the assumption that Epstein had ties to intelligence agencies , saying he had clear connections to the highest levels of both American and Israeli intelligence.

Addressing Israel’s standing, Vance said: “Right now, Israel is losing the battle for public opinion in the United States. »

### Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek.

It’s the dimmest planet ever directly imaged from Earth, scientists reported Wednesday.

The planet had remained hidden in the data all this time, overshadowed by its considerably brighter star and two companion planets. »

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