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World 18h ago

Three Killed in Shooting at Seattle Food Festival, 15-Year-Old Arrested

A 2-year-old boy was among four wounded when gunfire erupted at the Bite of Seattle event near the Space Needle on Sunday.

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World 6h ago

Netanyahu meets Trump at White House amid tensions over five-month Iran war

The meeting is the first since the two leaders launched a joint offensive against Iran in February that has dragged on far longer than promised.

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World 3h ago

Lindsey Graham Honored in Capitol Ceremony, Funeral to Follow

The late senator's sister Darline Graham, appointed to serve his term, mourned publicly while attending the memorial service Tuesday.

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World 3h ago

Ukraine Strikes Iranian Ship in Caspian Sea, Raising Tensions Between Two Wars

The attack on a cargo ship Ukraine says carried military equipment killed one sailor and drew threats of retaliation from Iran.

The New York TimesThe Wall Street JournalCBS NewsRaw Story7 outlets covering
World 15h ago

Houthis Aim to Replicate Iran's Hormuz Strategy in Red Sea, Yemen Diplomat Says

Yemen's foreign minister says Houthis want to control shipping through Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening a second major waterway after Hormuz disruptions.

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World 4h ago

Trump to meet Zelensky at White House as some MAGA figures shift on Ukraine

President Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday amid easing tensions between the two leaders.

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World 6h ago

Trump halts Iran bombing campaign after 13 nights as military cites depleted targets

Oil prices tumbled more than 5% as Iran said it would pause retaliatory attacks as long as the U.S. ceasefire holds.

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World 7h ago

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Targeting Oil Facilities and Riyadh

Saudi defense ministry said Iran-backed groups in Iraq launched the drones during a lull in US-Iran fighting.

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World 11h ago

Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to Attacks, Dialogue in Middle East

The Pope urged parties to suspend military operations and warned of civilian danger and shortages of water and electricity.

National Catholic RegisterThe Catholic SunGeorgia Bulletin3 outlets covering
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