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Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms

Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.

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Kim Jong Un watches missile tests with daughter touted as heir

Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, were pictured watching North Korea’s latest cruise missile tests.

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Oil price surges as Iran steps up attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf

Markets seesawed on Day 13 of the war in the Middle East, as two oil tankers were struck by projectiles near Iraq’s southern ports and attacks between Israel and Hezbollah intensified. (Image credit: Bilal Hussein)

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There’s a dangerous new depth to warfare – and it’s a death trap for civilians

A drone is circling in the skies above Zaki Ramadan when he takes my call. As a humanitarian worker in Sudan’s southeastern Blue Nile state, he is helplessly watching aid dwindle and civilians be killed by the meteoric rise in

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Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors – AP News

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors  AP News Iran war live: Six tankers attacked in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz  Reuters Iran threatens Israel and Gulf offices of tech giants as it

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Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says – Reuters

Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says  Reuters First Week of Iran War Cost More Than $11 Billion, Pentagon Tells Congress  The New York Times Iran live updates: US senators told Iran war cost

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Two Tankers Attacked In Iraqi Waters, Oil Terminals Suspended – Bloomberg.com

Two Tankers Attacked In Iraqi Waters, Oil Terminals Suspended  Bloomberg.com Oil rose above $100 again as six ships attacked in just two days in Persian Gulf  CNN Deadly Attack on Oil Tankers Prompts Iraq to Close Oil Terminals  The New York Times Iran

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Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies he was ‘not aware’ of sex offender’s crimes – NPR

Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies he was ‘not aware’ of sex offender’s crimes  NPR Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides – why do they still control his money and secrets?  BBC Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on source of his wealth, ties to the

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The White House isn’t panicking about oil prices. That may change in a few weeks. – Politico

The White House isn’t panicking about oil prices. That may change in a few weeks.  Politico

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