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Live - U.S. announces new strikes on Iran as war intensifies - The U.S. announces new strikes on Iran just hours after a 4th consecutive nighttime barrage, as the war ramps back up over control of the Strait of Hormuz. updated 20M ago

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China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained -- Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned. -- Jul 14

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Why is Zelenskyy shaking up his cabinet amid successes against Russia? -- Ukraine's president is shaking up his government just as observers note positive changes in the trajectory of the war with Russia.

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England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry -- The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.

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Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown -- An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.

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Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France -- In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final​.

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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed -- The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.

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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured -- Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.

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Shippers say Strait of Hormuz fee would open "dangerous Pandora's Box" -- Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.

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Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends -- A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames. -- Jul 14

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U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port -- The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility. -- Jul 14

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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time -- The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site. -- Jul 14

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Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S. -- Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say. -- Jul 14

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Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing -- The two climbers had not made contact since leaving a mountain refuge on July 9, according to authorities. -- Jul 14

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Music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash -- Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed when a small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people. -- Jul 13

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