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Iran tensions

British oil tanker seized by Iranian forces in Persian Gulf

Trump rebuffs Tehran's claim that U.S. did not destroy Iranian drone
Opinion
The Navy's littoral combat ship to fight Iran took $30b and 16 years. Too bad it doesn't work.

Mideast

U.S. military begins reoccupying Saudi air base amid Iran tensions

The U.S. deserted Prince Sultan Air Base more than 15 years ago.

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'The people have spoken'

U.S. elected officials join protesters in calling for Puerto Rico governor to resign

What's behind Puerto Rico's protests, scandal? We explain.

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U.S. weather

As millions brace for scorching temperatures, the worst is still to come for many

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Analysis

How Trump could lose by 5 million votes and still win in 2020

Nightly News

Lester Holt reflects on watching Apollo 11 mission as a child

Health news

Utah woman bled to death into a garbage can during botched heart surgery, lawsuit says

politics

House Dems demand answers from Hope Hicks over 'apparent inconsistencies' in testimony

Culture Matters

ESPN's Dan Le Batard calls out Trump, network's no-politics policy

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Health investigation

A nursing home chain collapses amid allegations of poor care, unpaid bills

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The Week in Pictures: Manhattan in the dark and the Squad fires back

Opinion

The only good thing about the new 'Lion King' is the added Beyoncé song

'The Lion King' is a look into the future of virtual reality filmmaking

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Sports

Ex-New York Giants player Mitch Petrus dies of heat stroke at age 32

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Relationships

Kittenfishing: The dating trend you're probably (slightly) guilty of

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Science

Earth's core has been leaking for 2.5 billion years and geologists don't know why

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Sports

NFL won't suspend Chiefs' Tyreek Hill in case involving son

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U.S. news

Murderer released after being deemed too old to kill again, kills again

U.S. news

Man scales 19-story Philadelphia high-rise during fire

U.S. news

U.S. citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper and training fighters in Syria

U.S. news

Hawaii telescope protesters don't back down after arrests

U.S. news

Parents warned their children could be put in foster care over school lunch debt

U.S. news

21-year-old woman accused of deliberately slamming car into family, killing 3

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World News

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World

Series of attacks fuel fears right-wing extremism is growing in Germany

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Culture Matters

Rapper ASAP Rocky will remain in Swedish custody after brawl

U.S. news

U.S. scientist Suzanne Eaton raped, killed in Greece: Suspect identified

Trump Effect

Merkel expresses 'solidarity' with liberal congresswomen attacked by Trump

National Security

Iran's Zarif says Saudi Arabia, not Iran, is to blame for Middle East instability

Trump Effect

Merkel expresses 'solidarity' with liberal congresswomen attacked by Trump

National Security

Iran's Zarif says Saudi Arabia, not Iran, is to blame for Middle East instability

Business, Tech & Media

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Tech News

Hiding in plain sight: Behind Instagram's black market for counterfeit cash

analysis

Now the hard part: Why Netflix's toughest days are still ahead

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Internet

As Area 51 raid becomes a joke, the U.S. Air Force issues a real warning

Culture Matters

Viral app makes you look wise beyond your years — but privacy experts urge caution

Culture Matters

Apple announces 'disability-themed emojis' to arrive in fall

Consumer

The next World Cup? Fortnite. Here's everything you need to know

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Identities

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Amid leadership shake-up, Planned Parenthood affirms trans health care commitment

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Latino

U.S. elected officials join protesters in calling for Puerto Rico governor to resign

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Texas governor signs 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill

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Edith Jones, who integrated southern medical schools, dies

Latino

What's behind Puerto Rico's protests, scandal? We explain.

Culture Matters

ESPN's Dan Le Batard calls out Trump, network's no-politics policy

OUT News

Ecuador has first same-sex marriage, following court ruling

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Relationships

Kittenfishing: The dating trend you're probably (slightly) guilty of

The online dating strategy is characterized by using little white lies — like misrepresenting your height, age or interests — to hook a potential date.

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Environment

Eco-friendly biofuels made from food waste could cut 'flight shame' among air travelers

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Apollo 11’s small step and the next giant leap for human spaceflight

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Science

Earth's core has been leaking for 2.5 billion years and geologists don't know why

Space

#MyMoonshot: Your ideas, big or small, that could change the world

Space

#MyMoonshot: Everyone has a goal to change the world, big or small. We want to hear yours.

Space

#MyMoonshot: Your ideas, big or small, that could change the world

Space

#MyMoonshot: Everyone has a goal to change the world, big or small. We want to hear yours.

Health News

Nightly News

Growing number of pregnant women using marijuana

Health news

Utah woman bled to death into a garbage can during botched heart surgery, lawsuit says

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Aging

A nursing home chain collapses amid allegations of poor care, unpaid bills

Health news

3 stages of heat stroke you need to know

Health news

A growing number of pregnant women are using marijuana

Health news

3 stages of heat stroke you need to know

Health news

A growing number of pregnant women are using marijuana

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