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Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms
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Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms

President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages s...

Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97
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Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

The celebrated mountaineer, who also served as the first full-time employee of the outdoor retailer REI and later as its president and CEO, died Tuesday at his...

North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads
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North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads

North Korea said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes t...

Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico
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Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico

A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court and acknowledged his involvement in an attempt to illegally smuggle migrants to the U.S. when a truck crashed in...

Greetings from downtown Cairo, where unpretentious cafés are part of centuries-old charm
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Greetings from downtown Cairo, where unpretentious cafés are part of centuries-old charm

Downtown Cairo, or Wust el-Balad as it's known, is a trove of hidden gems. Imprinted on every high-ceilinged building, arched balcony and iconic roundabout are...

U.S., Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race
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U.S., Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race

The U.S. reached a last-minute ceasefire with Iran just before Trump's deadline for the country to meet his demands. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins the U.S....

U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
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U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following thr...

Trump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home
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Trump's deadline for an Iran deal looms. And, Artemis II crew begins the journey home

In a press conference last night, Trump reiterated threats against Iran if the country doesn't accept a deal by 8:00 p.m. ET tonight. And, the Artemis II crew a...

As Trump's deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance
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As Trump's deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

Hours away from President Trump's 8 pm ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sig...

Iran pushes back against Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran pushes back against Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's top officials pushed back against a ceasefire plan and President Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring si...

A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors
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A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors

The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activiti...

In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted
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In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders...

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