US and Iran trade strikes, lurching toward all-out war
The United States and Iran are escalating hostilities, with an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on June 25, just a week after signing an interim deal. Kuwait suffers infrastructure damage.
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Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota engulfs US, including DC
Millions in the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic face unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires in Minnesota and Canada. Smoke kills tens of thousands annually.
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US World Cup exit raises questions about developing soccer superpower
America's early departure from the 2026 World Cup prompts debate on how to produce a global soccer superpower in the US.
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Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal face off in World Cup final
Lionel Messi, who once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms, now battles him for the World Cup title. Argentina will give it their all, Messi says.
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ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, AP finds
An AP exclusive reveals that the ICE officer who killed a man in Maine has a documented history of violent behavior, according to family and records.
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Trump releases documents he claims prove election fraud; analysis shows otherwise
President Donald Trump released documents he says prove voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election. An AP analysis finds they do not support his claims.
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China's Xi calls for global AI cooperation, chides US for tech curbs
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges more global efforts to guide AI and criticizes the US for restricting technology sharing.
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EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI
The European Union mandates Google to share search data and allow rival AI companies access to Android, aiming to boost competition.
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British Open: DeChambeau gets 2-shot penalty in late-night ruling
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty at the British Open after a dramatic late-night ruling, while Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns shot 62s.
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FDA approves first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
The FDA has approved a novel pill to lower cholesterol in high-risk patients, marking a significant advancement in cardiovascular treatment.
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